Rat-Borne Disease | Dead Body Found On Median | Lotto Millionaires: Patch PM

MORE: Fast-Food Location Closes After Decades In Business, K-Pop Giants Coming To Bay Area, Beloved Cafe To Close

2 NorCal Lottery Players Become Overnight Multi-Millionaires

Five Californians won just $26 million from scratcher tickets. See where the winning tickets were snagged.

'Dragon' Captured | Longtime News Anchor Steps Down | Celebrity Chef Indicted | Shooting Lockdown: Patch PM

Police Help Crypto Scam Victim Get Life Savings Back | ICE Protests | Fatal Crash Sentencing | Street Gang Gun Supplier

Why A Longtime Bay Area News Anchor Stepped Down Over The Holidays: Reports

The morning anchor had been the face of KRON-TV for nearly three decades before her departure, according to multiple news reports.

Dogs Abandoned Across City | Bay Area Quake | Murder-For-Hire Plot: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

TV Star Suspected Of On-Set Child Sex Abuse | Stranded On Disneyland Ride | Watch Bear Get Evicted: CA News

Oscar Nominee Facing Eviction Refuses Fundraiser | Mountain Lion Tracks Found Near Beach | Dramatic Rescue | 'Doomsday Plane'

New 24/7 Mexican Eatery Opens + First Elephant Seal Pup Of The Season Born: Saturday Smiles

Bay Area athlete qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics; fundraiser for owner of kitesurfing shop damaged in fire, and more nice news.

Longtime Bay Area Drive-Thru Closing | SFO Stabber Learns Fate | Cold Case: Patch PM

ALSO: Suspect identified in 11-year-old's shooting; Fundraiser for kitesurfing store fire; Bay Area rapper pays it forward.

Audit Found Major Issues At PG&E Substations Before Massive Power Outages: Report

At least one outage left more than 125,000 people without power in San Francisco, drawing criticism from city leaders.

Girl, 11, Shot In Head | Deputy Secretly Recorded Wife Nude | Cheer Coach Sex Abuse Sentence: Patch PM

MORE: Man Trafficked Minor With Snapchat, HR Manager Defrauded City, Historic Eatery Closes After 50 Years, Zoo Animals Mourned, Clerk Shot

SF Zoo Mourns Passing Of Beloved Penguin, Lemur

"They leave a lasting mark for so many of us, and will be missed," zoo officials said.

Bay Area Killing | Mass Flooding Images | New Laws To Know: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

Winning Lottery Ticket + New Restaurants + Benihana To Open 10 More Bay Area Locations: Saturday Smiles

East Bay Spelling Bee champion offers coaching to kids; teens donate holiday treats to kids in need, and more nice news.

Shark Attack Victim ID'd, Had 'Shark Band' | New Japanese Market | More Quakes: Patch PMs

Man Accused Of Killing Turkey With BB Gun | Longtime A's Scout Dies | Fatal Christmas Crash | Paint & Sip Studio For Sale

SF Student Wins International Award For AI Language Model Project

The teen says his project helps Thai-speaking immigrant families navigate resources within the San Francisco Unified School District.

Avalanche Kills Ski Patroller | Hate Crime Arrest | Sex Symbol Dies | Power Outage Outrage: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

Powerball Christmas Eve Jackpot Will Be At Least An Estimated $1.7 Billion, The 4th Largest In U.S. Lottery History

Wednesday night's grand prize would have an estimated lump sum cash value of $781.3 million.

Sex Blackmail At School | Neighbors Sue Over Holiday Lights | Sick Child's Package Stolen: Patch PM

MORE: Terrified Shoppers Flee Smash-And-Grab, Fatal Toddler Shooting, Driver On Car Roof Rescued From Flood

Shark Attack Suspected | Star Found Dead | Police Standoff At Hotel | Mass Power Outage: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

11,600 PG&E Customers Remain Without Power Going Into Monday

About 130,000 customers lost power Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out at a PG&E substation in the SoMa District.

Stolen Plane Crashes | Amazon Driver Steals Cat | Celebrity Gang Rape Case: CA News

Woman In Coldplay Kisscam Fiasco Speaks Out | Reef Restoration Paying Off | Nick Reiner Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Dinosaur Theme Park Coming To NorCal + Drive-Through Winter Light Show: Saturday Smiles

Students organize international Rubik's Cube competition; Bay Area New Year’s event guide, and more nice news.

Man Arrested In Theft Of Beloved Bulldog | Celebrity Gang Rape Suit Tossed | Racist Vandalism: Patch PM

ALSO: Woman shot in East Bay; Roommate who begged for public's help now prime suspect; Car crash ignites hardware store.

Woman Attacking Staff In Viral Video Fired | Tow Truck Drops Car On Freeway Causing Chaos: Patch PMs

ALSO: San Ramon Earthquake Swarm; Botched Grow House Burglary Leads To Wild Chase, 3 Crashes; Tesla Sales Could Be Banned In CA

San Francisco Honors Legendary Photographer Jim Marshall With Street Named In His Memory

"Finally, Jim Marshall gets his name in San Francisco history, " proclaimed photographer Amelia Davis.

Bay Area Gas Explosion Cause Revealed | Earthquake Swarm Strikes: NorCal In-Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal over the weekend.

Baby Found In Porta-Potty | Grammy-Winner Slain | CA Best Eatery | HS Track Team Hit By DUI Suspect: CA News

Woman Discovers Man Inside Trunk Of Waymo | True Crime TV CEO Makes FBI's Most-Wanted | Car Speeds On Taxiway At Major Airport |Comedian ODs

Woman Gives Birth In Waymo + Teen Wins Philanthropy Award + Tiny Chef Exhibit: Saturday Smiles

High school swimmer wins US Open Championships; injured squirrel rescued; Bay Area holiday event guide, and more nice NorCal news.

CA's Next Big One: Nature May Have An Early Warning System, Study Shows

The study suggests that California could get minutes, days, or weeks of warning before the next major quake hits.

Grocery Store Stabbing | Burglars Steal Pet Ashes | Masked Poodlenapper's Comeuppance: Patch PM

ALSO: 28 dogs found in garage, woman gives birth in Waymo, teen cyclist dragged by DUI driver, man tries to burn winery.

Woman Gives Birth In Bay Area Waymo

The company told news outlets that the car was immediately taken out of service afterward for cleaning.

Man Sent Genital Pic To Child | Santa Arrests Christmas Tree Thieves | Botched Murder-Suicide: Patch PM

MORE: Beloved Restaurant Closing After 70 Years, Fast-Fashion Clothing Giant Leaving Ghost Mall, Officers Shoot Knife-Wielding Man

PG&E Outage: Tens Of Thousands Left Without Power In San Francisco

The outage was reported just before 10 a.m. Monday, according to PG&E.

4 People Shot | Woman Confesses To Killing Newborn Son | Festive Pop-Ups | Warm-Up Coming: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

$50 Disneyland Tickets | Grisly Slaying | Man Uses Baby 'As Shield' In Standoff | Dog Rescued At Sea: CA News

Man Killed By Lightning Was City Staffer | Fighter Pilot Ditches Jet Over CA | 3rd Body Linked To Shooting Death Of Doctor And Wife

Teen Confronts Her Rapist | Local Marine Killed | Big, Bright Love Letter | Beauty Supply Heist: Patch PM

Also: Deadly SF shooting, TikTok Door-Kick challenge gets serious, Suspect Arrested In Deadly SF Shooting, Charged With Murder: DA.

NorCal Restaurant Makes 'Top 1000 List' + Holiday Light Displays Open + Toys For Tots: Saturday Smiles

East Bay eateries deliver meals to thank volunteers, Asian grocery chain expanding to NorCal, and more nice news.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Bay Area's Beloved Albino Alligator

"This remarkable reptile was clearly a cultural icon who inspired millions of people," a California Academy of Sciences official said.

Police Shoot, Kill Former Cop | School Shooting | 11 Hurt When Bus Crashes Into Shop: Patch PM

ALSO: 2 Killed in fiery crash involving multiple Teslas, 72-year-old pedestrian struck dead in SF, Bay Area tolls to increase.

Claude, Albino Alligator At SF Science Museum, Dies At 30: 'He Brought Joy To Millions'

The museum had just celebrated Claude's 30th birthday in September.