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Man Stabbing Family Member Shot By Police| CHP On The Lookout For Runaway Cow

ALSO: Company To Cut Up To 20% Of Workforce; Evacuation Warning Lifted; Drunk Driver Knocks Over Stoplight; Death Notices; DOGE Imposters.

Geese fly into the sunset over Peregrine Park in Sacramento, October 2024.
Geese fly into the sunset over Peregrine Park in Sacramento, October 2024. (Claus Weisemann)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Police Fatally Shoot Man In Concord

The officer-involved shooting took place early Tuesday in a neighborhood of single-family homes off Willow Pass Road.

Santana Row Stabbing Victim Was Just 15

The victim was stabbed Friday night at the popular spot.

Police Need Tips To Find This SUV, Suspected In A Deadly Hit-And-Run

The driver fled before police arrived at the crash.

Jewelry Stolen From Robbery Victim Near UC Berkeley

The street robbery happened Sunday night.

Drunk Truck Driver Knocks Over Pleasanton Stoplight: Police

The driver of an F-150 collided with a stoplight near Hopyard Road and Black Avenue, police said.

Evacuation Warning Lifted Along Russian River In Sonoma County

Residents in low-lying areas from Healdsburg to Jenner had been subject to evacuation since early February.

Chevron Looking To Cut 15-20% Of Workforce: Reports

The oil giant that moved out of San Ramon last year is looking to save $2-3 billion, according to reports.

DOGE Imposters Try To Get Sensitive Information From SF City Hall

The 3 men wore DOGE shirts and MAGA hats.

Flu Skyrockets Across California, Claiming 11 Children

Nearly a third of CA lab specimens are coming back positive for influenza, and more than 750 people have died this flu season statewide.

San Mateo County Death Notices: Feb. 11 - 17

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17, 2025.

Alameda's Books Inc. Struggles For Survival

"That's Alameda. And this is what we represent in the store — the whole family."

Livermore Nationally Recognized As Bicycle Friendly Community

The city received a Bronze-level award from the League of American Bicyclists for its network of bike lanes, trails, and overpasses.

Runaway Cow Reported On Sonoma County Roadway

The white or light-colored bovine was last seen heading north on Stony Point Road.


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