5-Year-Old Drowns | Girlfriend-Killer Convicted | Freeway Closure: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, April 7.

5-Year-Old Drowns In Northern California: Authorities

The boy went underwater without a life jacket before his parents could remove him from the lake, authorities said.

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested In South Bay Teen Homicide: Police

A second suspect was taken into custody in connection with the fatal stabbing, police said.

5-Month Manhunt Leads To Murder Suspect Mistakenly Released From Bay Area Jail

A man wanted in a fatal shooting was on the loose for months after being released from county custody.

Man Convicted Of Murder In Girlfriend's Fatal Shooting In SMC: DA

The victim had called 911 hours before her death to report that her boyfriend had threatened her with a gun, prosecutors said.

April 1 East Bay Leaf Blower Ban Is No Joke

Gas-powered leaf blowers are now off-limits in Walnut Creek.

Traffic Headaches Expected During Weekend Closure Of Major Bay Area Freeway

The freeway will be shut down as Caltrans crews continue to work on a major revitalization project, officials said.

SF Man Who 'Viciously' Attacked Neighbor's Dog Convicted Of Animal Cruelty

The man yelled at the cowering dog before kicking her several times against a wall, prosecutors said.

Alameda Co. Supervisors To Vote On Conversion Of FCI Dublin Into ICE Facility

The vote would be symbolic as the shuttered correctional facility sits on federal land.

Man Suspected Of Hitting Child In Petaluma Crosswalk Drove Home: PPD

A driver suspected of hitting a child on a scooter crossing a street and fleeing was arrested for possible DUI: PPD

Major Coastal Development Rule Changes Reviewed In Marin County

The County must update its coastal zoning for state housing law — but officials say shoreline environmental protections will remain intact.