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ALSO: Smoke alarm saves family; Card room murder charges; Coast Guard suspends search for missing canoer; Out-of-state burglar caught.

Below are the top stories from Northern California on July 9, 2026. (Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA)

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Bobcat Kittens Arrive At Peninsula Humane Society In SMC For First Time

The young wild cats will be rehabilitated at the organization's wildlife center before being released back into the wild.

Show-Off Selfie Leads Police To Suspects In $100K Business Burglary Spanning East Bay To Napa Valley

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Napa Valley investigators recovered stolen property after coordinated arrests and a Hayward search warrant linked suspects to burglary.

Earthquake Jolts Bay Area During Morning Commute

The earthquake was reported just after 7:49 a.m.

Smoke Alarms Save Family, Fire Claims Beloved Cat In North Bay Blaze

Smoke alarms alerted sleeping residents before firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading Thursday.

Suspect In Napa Card Room Dispute Faces Murder, Felony Hit-And-Run Charges

Police say a Suisun City man intentionally struck another man with his vehicle outside Ace & Vine in Napa after an argument.

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing East Bay Canoer

"The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one," a search and rescue mission coordinator said.

Woman Burglarizing Occupied South Bay Home Arrested: Police

Police said the suspect was later found trying to open locked car doors nearby.

Chevron Reports Hydrocarbon Spill Into San Francisco Bay

Wednesday's leak adds to a series of refinery incidents that have drawn public attention in recent years.

East Bay Town Bans E-Bikes In Town Parks, Sets 15 MPH Trail Speed Limit

Riders of e-bikes, e-motorcycles and motorized scooters will have to dismount and walk in Danville's town parks.

Storage Unit Burglaries Spark Napa Felony Arrest

Napa detectives arrested a Vallejo woman after investigating multiple storage unit burglaries and continue searching.

Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Romeo

"This 4-year-old has his role down: couch cuddles, favorite treats, and a starring performance with his fuzzy toys."

Property Values Hit Record $357.6 Billion In SMC, Extend 16-Year Growth Streak

Residential growth and new development pushed the county's assessed property value to another record high, officials said.

King Tides To Bring Flooding Risk To Marin County Shorelines

Coastal flood advisories warn of minor flooding around bays, tidal waterways and the Pacific Coast.

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