Alcatraz Boat Victim ID'd | RV Kills 4-Year-Old | Convicted Murderer Found Skipping BART Fare: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, July 15.

3 Still Missing As Rescuers Try To Raise Sunken Boat, Piece Together Deadly Accident: Reports

Officials initially believed there had been a fire on board the vessel.

Former Mayor Messaged About Wine Instead Of 'Roofies' And No 'Means Yes', Jurors Told In Explosive Arguments

Attorneys disputed consent, power, credibility, and institutional responsibility as a long-awaited civil trial began Wednesday.

79-Year-Old Man Who Died After Alcatraz Boat Capsized Identified

A passenger who died after being on a vessel that capsized and sank Tuesday in the San Francisco Bay was identified Wednesday.

Verdict In Brentwood Woman's Death Announced After Inquest

Jurors heard testimony before ruling the Brentwood woman's death accidental after her fatal police detention.

Bay Area's Legendary Pilot Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Report

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, a San Francisco resident, recently shared his diagnosis in an exclusive interview with People.

Convicted Georgia Murderer Found In East Bay After Skipping BART Fare: Officials

The man was convicted in Georgia of killing a transgender woman, according to a Georgia news site.

Horse Trainer Accused Of Sexually Abusing 14-Year-Old At East Bay Stables: Report

The 37-year-old trainer is facing 21 felony charges, including possessing child pornography, according to an East Bay Times report.

Cyclist Killed When Speeding Porsche Crosses Into Opposing Lane In SMC: Police

CHP said the driver failed to negotiate a curve, sending the vehicle into the path of an oncoming bicyclist.

Man Killed Trying To Stop Fleeing Driver In SMC Crash: Police

Police said the suspect remains at-large after striking the victim with a pickup truck.

4-Year-Old Girl Dies After RV Backs Up Over Her At Campground

CHP said a 4-year-old was killed after an RV accidentally backed up over the child at a Sonoma County campsite.

Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In SMART Train Collision

Police are investigating what led to the early morning collision involving a SMART train and a woman who was severely injured.

Man Allegedly Sets Fire To San Francisco Apartment, Attacks Emergency Responders

The man who was charged, later identified as 34-year-old Robert Bell of San Francisco, was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.