West Nile Alert | Sneaker Crime Spree | Inferno Terror Unfolds | Double Death Arrest

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, August 21.

West Nile Virus Detected In Bay Area

The mosquito-borne disease can cause headaches, fever, stiffness or worse. It has been detected all over the Bay Area this summer.

Bay Area Retail Theft Arrest: Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Stealing Large Amounts Of Nike & Adidas Shoes

California Highway Patrol officers said a car on I-680 near the Stoneridge Shopping Center contained numerous items with security tags.

2 Missing, 8 Injured From Bay Area Apartment Inferno, Dozens Displaced

A two-alarm fire was reported at an apartment complex in the early hours of the morning.

Teller Thwarts East Bay Bank Robber

Police credit the "quick actions" of bank staff, leading to the suspect's arrest.

Double Homicide Suspect Extradited From Mexico, Arrested

Yonston Vazquez, a suspect in the April 2024 double homicide at a Bay Area La Quinta Inn, was arrested in Mexico Wednesday, police said.

Missing Bay Area Man Found After Disappearing Weeks Ago

The 18-year-old, who had been missing for weeks, was located.

$700 Million CA Lottery Powerball Up For Grabs

After no winner in Wednesday's jackpot drawing, the amount climbs for the next drawing.

Police Crackdown On E-Bikes In The North Bay Amid New Laws

The police department is seeing more violations involving electric motorcycles being driven by unlicensed juveniles.

Uber Of The Sky? Air Taxis Are On The Way

One Bay Area company has plans to start commercial service later in the year in the United Arab Emirates.

2 Local Unions Reach Labor Agreements In The North Bay

The board of supervisors has now approved tentative agreements with a majority of its represented employee groups for 2025-28.