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ALSO: 2 Fatal Crashes Friday; Bay Area Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccination, Awareness; Dublin St. Patrick's Day 2025: What To Know.

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Friday, March 14.
Fatal Crash On I-880 Friday Morning
For a brief time, all southbound lanes were blocked, prompting a sig-alert.
Fatal Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda
Eastbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted to the Wilder Road offramp.
2 Women Charged With Animal Cruelty
The women are accused of kicking a dog, sending it flying.
Plot To Burn Competitor's Tow Trucks: Federal Charges
The man allegedly directed others to use explosives and set fire to at least six tow trucks.
Police Recover 2 Stolen Vehicles Using Flock Cameras
Both of the stolen vehicles were recovered on Thursday.
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccination, Awareness
With cases rising nationally, Bay Area residents are urged to check their vaccination status and know the signs—especially if traveling.
Transit Agency To Hike Bus Fares In July
The agency faces an estimated $238 million, four-year budget gap.
Here's When The Windsor SMART Station Will Open
Testing is planned for much of April as SMART prepares for the opening. Here's what to know.
Bottle Of Napa Valley Wine Fetches $225K At Auction
The 2021 Markham Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was acquired by a group of bidders including rap artist 50 Cent.
San Leandro's New Temporary Housing Center
It provides 29 units of temporary housing and a daytime drop-in center for unhoused individuals.
Marin County Declares Shelter Crisis
"Right now, we live under a tremendous amount of tension and pressure."
Dublin St. Patrick's Day 2025: What To Know
It's finally here! Here's everything you need to know, from top events and attractions to parking to what in the world a "Sheaf-off" is.
Take A Hike Challenge Underway In SMC Parks
Win prizes for hiking the designated trails.
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