3-Year-Old Kidnapped | Dog Dead In Mysterious Bridge Fire | Federal Bribery Scheme: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, March 5

3-Year-Old Kidnapped In Bay Area Leading To Man's Arrest: Police

A 39-year-old man faces charges including kidnapping, child abuse and elder abuse, police said.

Dog Remains Found In Mysterious Northern CA Bridge Fire: Police

Fire officials found the dog on Tuesday after putting out a fire at a bridge in the area of Niles Boulevard and Linda Drive.

Executives At Top CA Alcohol Distributors Charged In Bribery Scheme: DOJ

Prosecutors say the defendant bribed the head alcohol buyer for a large national grocery store chain.

Bay Area Middle School Teacher Sentenced For Sex Acts With Student: DA

The teacher began what prosecutors described as a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old victim in 2014.

5 Displaced In Walnut Creek House Fire

A single-alarm fire caused major damage to a Walnut Creek home, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.

Man Sentenced For Dutton Plaza Shooting In Northern CA: DA

The 43-year-old was convicted after attempting to shoot two people at a shopping center before his weapon jammed, prosecutors said.

Driver Dozes Off And Slides Under Safeway Truck On I-580

A tired driver's car went under a big rig early Wednesday morning, causing severe damage to the car but no injuries.

Man Shoots Gun Near Teen Boy In San Mateo: DA

The district attorney's office said the man believed the teen boy was a member of a gang.

40-Foot Tree Falls On Highway 101, Damages 2 Teslas In Bay Area: Police

The tree fell in the northbound lanes of the highway, blocking traffic for hours, police said.