Pole-Dancing Squirrel | Boy Dives In Water To Save Pelican | Workplace Attack: Patch PM

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Friday, May 15, 2026.

Watch: Man Captures 'Pole Dancing' Squirrel In East Bay Backyard

"Gotta work to get the treats," one person commented in the video uploaded to Nextdoor.

Boy Jumps Into Water To Rescue Tangled Pelican In Alameda: Police

Police said the pelican is receiving treatment at the International Bird Rescue.

Dublin Family Gets Record $36M Settlement In Deputy Double Murder Case

The suit alleges Alameda County hired a deputy deemed psychologically unfit, and ACSO deputies later falsified 911 records.

38 Ghost Guns, 600 Rounds Of Ammunition Seized Leads To Federal Charges For SMC Man: Police

Federal charges against the man for illegal firearm possession follow a 2019 arrest that involved a pipe bomb and child endangerment.

High Tides May Bring Flooding To Marin County Along Coast: NWS

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory urging residents to stay out of floodwaters and avoid low-lying parking areas.

Bat-Wielding Man Suspected In Workplace Attack: Santa Rosa Police

Police say a man chased and beat another man with a bat in a workplace parking lot.

Masked Hammer-Wielding Robbers Raid Concord Mall Jewelry Kiosk

Masked suspects stormed a Sunvalley Shopping Center kiosk, blasted an employee with pepper spray, shattered display cases, and escaped.

Danville Teen Launches ALS Care Kit, Volunteer Program Inspired By Family Loss

Carson Lee partnered with the ALS Network after watching his sister-in-law struggle with everyday tasks during her battle with ALS.