Woman Kidnapped | Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend | Sheriff Ousted: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Kidnapped Woman Rescued In Marin County, 3 Suspects Arrested: Police

The suspects drove the woman to an open space and threatened her with a knife to prevent her from fleeing, police said.

A Man Told Police His Girlfriend Had Killed Herself. He's Now Being Charged With Her Murder: Report

The woman died after jumping out of a car in a desperate attempt to flee from her abuser, according to a The Mercury News report.

Man Sentenced For Killing Ex-Girlfriend In Front Of Her Children In Richmond: Prosecutors

The fatal shooting happened in 2017, according to authorities.

Pedestrian Running Onto East Bay Freeway Struck And Killed

The pedestrian reportedly ran into the freeway and was struck by multiple cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Musk, Bay Area CEO Call For National Guard In San Francisco: Report

Elon Musk said on X that bringing the National Guard to San Francisco was the "only solution" to address public safety issues.

Bay Area Sheriff Officially Ousted From Her Position By Board Of Supervisors

After many months of fighting to remain in office, the embattled sheriff has been stripped of her position.

Dublin Mom Fundraises For Cancer Treatment Not Covered By Insurance

Shanty Gupta feels that cryoablation, a minimally-invasive procedure, is her preferred option, but without coverage, it's tens of thousands.

Rare Plant Rediscovered At Vasco Hills Regional Preserve After 68 Years

A population of the once-lost caper-fruited tropidocarpum was discovered on protected public land for the first time in 68 years.