Robbers Pepper-Spray Employee, Customers At Business | Inmate Death

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, March 19.

Violent Gunmen Rob Convenience Stores With Rifle, Handgun

4 suspects were arrested for a string of robberies — the accused criminals are ages 17 to 22.

Robbers Pepper-Spray Employee, Customers At Business: PD

Several male suspects stole multiple items in a smash-and-grab after pepper-spraying people at the business, police said.

Jail Inmate Death Being Investigated As Homicide: Sheriff

Murder suspect Elias Angel Rivera was found unresponsive and with "visible injuries" in his Santa Rita Jail cell, authorities said.

Attacks On Tesla Dealerships Spike Amid Elon Musk's DOGE

"Tesla is an easy target. They're rolling down our streets. They have dealerships in our neighborhoods."

Landlord Charged With Harassment And Fraud

Alameda's laws provide civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each separate violation – or $2,500 per day per violation, whichever is more.

The High Cost Of Fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed Alpine Lake Still Murky After Decades Of Efforts

Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure?

Berkeley City Council Takes Action Against Rent Pricing Technology

The council claims the tech is driving up rental costs.

Orchard Could Be Developed Into Townhomes

374 walnut trees could be transformed into 138-townhomes.

Discount Chain To Close Dozens Of Stores: What To Know In CA

The chain is the latest to announce plans to close dozens of underperforming stores nationwide, including in California.

Trump Puts New Restrictions On Social Security: What To Do In CA

The changes, intended to reduce fraud, potentially affecting about 72.5 million Americans, including retirees and children.