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Serial Killer Stalks NorCal? Sports Bar Up In Smoke: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

LOS GATOS, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.
But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know…
This weekend, a helicopter plummeted into a California neighborhood, injuring the pilot and passenger.
In other news, prospective college students got a boost from the University of California admissions office, as submissions opened Eearly for fall 2023 candidates.
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From teens hurt at homecoming to a suspected serial killer on the loose, here are the NorCal stories you may have missed this weekend:
2 St. Helena Teens Hospitalized After Assault At Homecoming Game
A 15-year-old was hospitalized with "very serious" injuries during the homecoming game as another teenager was booked into juvenile hall.
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Is There A Serial Killer In NorCal?
Police in a NorCal city are advising residents to avoid isolated or dim areas as police investigate a row of possibly related killings.
'Legacy' SF Sports Bar Burns In Fire
The Double Play Bar and Grill, steeped in baseball history, was heavily damaged.
Danville's Annual 'Serve Day' Hands Residents Opportunity To Give Back
CPC Danville is hosting its 7th annual Serve Day. Here's how you can trade in old denim, prep meals, pick up trash and more.
Woman ID'd In Walnut Creek Hit-And-Run, Police Investigate
A woman was struck and killed at the intersection of No. California Blvd. and Civic Dr. leading to an hours-long closure Saturday night.
10 Bay Area Haunts To Visit In 2022
The Golden State happens to be home to some of the most famous haunted landmarks in the nation. Find the spookiest destination in your area.
Newsom Relaxes Oil Refinery Rules, Blasts Industry As Prices Soar
CA gas prices are skyrocketing, even rising by 15 cents one day this week, prompting Newsom to allow refineries to sell cheaper blend gas.
Bay Area Case Spurs Law That Aims To Protect Sexual Assault Victims
The bill was inspired by a Bay Area case in which a woman's DNA kit was used to later incriminate her. SB 916 aims to protect victims.
Shots Fired In Pacifica During Carjacking, Suspects Remain At Large
Police in Pacifica are investigating a Friday evening carjacking incident involving armed suspects.
SF Drug Dealer Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Prison
A 46-year-old man was convicted after a trial in which evidence presented that he had monthly been distributing methamphetamine and heroin.
San Jose Convicted Child Sex Trafficker Sentenced To 38 Years
A 41-year-old San Jose man convicted of a conspiracy to exploit children for pornography and sex trafficking in the Bay Area.
SF Police Arrest 2 Suspects In Sept. 18 Fatal Stabbing
Police said that although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation.
Pleasanton Victim ID'd In Fiery Crash Off Highway 680
A 67-year-old man was identified Wednesday by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as the victim of a fiery crash last month.
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