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

Allegations Of Widespread, Violent Hazing End Champion East Bay Football Team’s Season

Police say 22 players are suspected of abuse, and arrests are expected to be made as the case progresses.

5.0 Quake Strikes Off CA Coast Near Major Fault Zone

The earthquake struck Wednesday evening near the Mendocino Fault, where three tectonic plates converge offshore.

Officers Rescue Husky Roaming San Francisco Freeway; Owners Sought

"This is a good reminder to ensure your pets are wearing an identification tag in the event they get separated and lost," authorities said.

Berkeley-Based Company Recalls Toddler Snack Over Choking Hazard: FDA

Consumers who have purchased the product should not open the package or consume it, the FDA warned.

Device Causes Garbage Truck Fire Along Major SF Street: Officials

No injuries were reported.

Thieves Steal $11.4M Nvidia Cargo In Oakland: Report

The shipment was headed to Fort Worth, Texas, when thieves suddenly stole it in Oakland, according to an East Bay Times report.

Teen Suspect In Halloween Store Mass Shooting Could Be Charged As Adult

A 17-year-old suspect faces two murder charges as prosecutors seek adult court prosecution following deadly shooting.

72-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Reported Missing In Novato: Police

Police are asking residents to keep an eye out and report any sightings.

Teen Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver In San Mateo Crosswalk: Police

The 15-year-old suffered an arm injury and multiple abrasions and was taken to a hospital, police said.

Give Blood, Get An Ugly Sweater T-Shirt From In SMC, South Bay

The center is asking Bay Area residents to give blood during the holiday season, when hospitals need donations for patients.

Jones’ Lead Amid Redistricting Shakes Thompson's District 4 Hold

Thompson’s committee roles raise district stakes as Jones leads amid redistricting, spending, and generational tensions.

Connie Chan Concedes To Scott Wiener In House Race To Replace Pelosi

"While we expect the margin to narrow significantly, we do not have a clear path to victory," Chan said Wednesday evening.

Man Accused Of Harassing Women, Minors In Livermore Arrested

Police said they received several reports of a man making inappropriate comments inside and outside the Plaza 580 shopping center.

Danville Veterans Day Observance To Feature Mt. Diablo Beacon Lighting, Historical Displays

The Nov. 11 celebration will also include a pancake breakfast, military vehicles, patriotic music and a presentation by an Army veteran.

Livermore Election Results: Where The Races Stand As Counting Continues

Candidates for City Council and school board held leads Wednesday, with some races still too close to call.

Fremont Teen Seeks Volunteers To Preserve Her Community's Stories

Aashi Gupta created a community storybook project to preserve the stories of older adults across her East Bay community.

Man Serving 3rd Strike In Sonoma County Underwear Theft Case Denied Parole Again

California’s parole board denied Billy Ray Shanee Maldonado release for another three years, citing risk.

Motorcycle Chase Leads To Buggy Arrest In Sonoma Valley

A stolen Honda Pioneer was reported in Kenwood hours after deputies pursued a fleeing motorcyclist.

Woman Fights Back, Jury Convicts Her Attacker: Napa County DA

Amador Solano faces sentencing in November after jurors convicted him of burglary, sexual assault, and other offenses.

Man Sentenced In Napa Teen's Death, First Fentanyl Murder Prosecution Of Its Kind For County

A Napa jury cleared a man of murder but convicted him of six fentanyl felonies in the 2022 death of Monica Flores.

Star Wars Turns 50, And Marin County Fair Is Planning A Galactic Celebration

The five-day fair will feature original trilogy screenings, themed competitions and appearances by costumed characters.

From Mammoths To Model Ts: $25.5M Expansion At Museum Opens In Redwood City

Three new galleries will showcase everything from rare carriages and classic cars to prehistoric creatures and a restored 19th-century home.