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Posted Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 4:46 pm PT

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, July 2

A tiny wild visitor turned up far from its riverbank home, sending Animal Services officers on an unexpected rescue.

The attacks came "without warning or provocation," prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said the 22-year-old shot at a driver returning home from work before stealing a bag containing marijuana products.

Investigators said surveillance footage and a distinctive handgun helped identify the suspect.

The woman admitted to false imprisonment after prosecutors revised the charges under a plea agreement, the district attorney's office said.

An officer broke their elbow trying to chase down the suspect, prosecutors said.

Officials urge travelers to avoid the area as bridge closures and large crowds are expected for America's 250th celebration.

The review could determine whether Magali Limeta's narrow victory stands or the Novato-area race advances to a November runoff.

Before Race Day, the Sonoma Raceway became Wine Country's most exclusive dinner party for NASCAR insiders.

A vehicle fire was reported at a car dealership near apartments and other businesses along one of Napa's busiest commercial corridors.

Walnut Creek faces challenges to its at-large city council elections as cities are pressured to adopt district-based voting.

The 2026 Congressional App Challenge sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier is giving local students an opportunity to shine on national stage.

Anthony "Ant" Anderson was going through a mental crisis, according to his family, when deputies fatally shot him in February.

The crash left one person dead and three injured, police said.

Summertime, and the livin' is easy. Here's when to get some of the Golden State's best summer produce.

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