Bear Attack | 12-Year-Old Robber | Man Throws Table At Stranger: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, July 9.

Mother Bear Euthanized After Attacking CA Campers

A female black bear was euthanized after attacking people at a campground near South Lake Tahoe.

'Incredibly Large' And 'Notoriously Stinky': Chanel The Corpse Flower Blooms In San Francisco

The flower blooms only once every three to five years for a mere two days.

Garbage Piles Up Around Bay Area As Workers Join Nationwide Strike: Reports

Trash pickup has stalled around the region as Republic Services workers demand better pay and working conditions.

12-Year-Old Accused Of Robbing East Bay ATM Customers

A 12-year-old and 17-year-old are accused of assaulting Pleasanton ATM customers and demanding cash, police said.

Palo Alto Man Accused Of Throwing Table At Stranger

A man was arrested after throwing a table at a stranger with zero provocation, police allege.

CHP To Equip All 7,600 Officers With Bodycams: CalMatters

All officers will be expected to wear cameras by March 2026.