Community CornerALSO: New details on Santa Rosa OIS; woman, dog fatally struck by car; bear spray attack; shoeless thief steals Amazon package, police say
Posted Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 4:21 pm PT
Catch up on Northern California’s top stories for Wednesday, March 18:
Livermore Man Driving 90 MPH Dies In I-580 Off-Ramp Crash
A 45-year-old Livermore man trying to pass another car flew off an off-ramp and overturned multiple times Tuesday, CHP said.
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Students Found With Gun In Locker Charged In SMC: Police
A staff member’s observation led to the discovery of the weapon by the school resource officer, police said.
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Tutor Sentenced For Child Sexual Abuse In Redwood City: DA
The former tutor’s conviction stemmed from inappropriate conduct with a student over the course of 15 months, prosecutors said.
Suspect ‘Intentionally’ Threw Bear Spray Into Alameda Apartment Complex: Police
Two people were taken to hospitals, and four others were evaluated at the scene after being exposed to the spray on Monday.
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested an octogenarian suspect in a double stabbing.
K9 Lucky Sniffs Out False Alarm Pizza In Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek officers responded to a suspicious package, calling in a K9, that sniffed out the source of the concern.
New Details Outline Moments Before Police Shooting In Santa Rosa
Investigators detail a tense, fast-moving encounter as new evidence sheds light on how a routine call may have spiraled into a shooting.
Woman, Dog Fatally Struck By Car In Newark
A 34-year-old Newark woman and a small dog were fatally struck on a road in Newark Monday night.
Bay Lights Set To Return To The Bay Bridge After $11M Restoration Project
Hard work done in the dark is about to bring the famed Bay Lights back to the Bay Bridge.
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