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The Berkeley Police Department describes Lauren Taylor Holland as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen in Berkeley Friday.
The Berkeley Police Department describes Lauren Taylor Holland as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen in Berkeley Friday. (Berkeley Police Department)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Injured Mama Duck And Babies Rescued By Concord Police, Local Veterinarian

Police described the incident as "a quack-tical rescue," coming to the bird's aid after she was hit by a vehicle.

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A Bald French Bulldog Named Petunia Won The World's Ugliest Dog Contest In NorCal

Petunia has a loving nature and was rescued from a breeder.

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4-Year-Old Boy Killed, 6-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Bay Area Restaurant

Officials identified a young boy on Monday killed when a teen driver crashed into a restaurant, according to police.

Wrong-Way Driver Kills Motorist On Bay Area Bridge: CHP

California Highway Patrol said they suspect alcohol may have played a role in the crash.

Prison Paramedic Admits To Sexually Abusing Seizure Patient In FCI Dublin 'Rape Club' Case

One former health technician could face up to 23 years in prison and $1.5 million in fines for abuse of an inmate seeking seizure meds.

Missing Bay Area Girl, 17, Considered At-Risk

The Berkeley Police Department issued a missing person alert for a teen in the East Bay Sunday. She was last seen early Friday evening.

Berkeley Nabs 'Healthiest City' Ranking, High Marks In Niche Study

Berkeley is one of the Bay Area cities earning top grades for safety, schools, nightlife, weather, and health & fitness.

4 Teens Assault, Rob Elderly Man In Walnut Creek: Police

The attackers included two 18-year-old women, a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl, police said.

573-Home Francis Ranch Opens In Dublin

The new community features six residential neighborhoods in the eastern Dublin hills, priced from around $1.5 to 3 million.

Bay Area Teen Caught Running Illegal Cannabis Business Out Of His Car: Police

An 18-year-old was caught with all the essentials of a full-blown cannabis business that he was running out of car it appears, police said

4-Car Pileup Leaves 1 Woman Dead, 2 Hospitalized With Major Injuries In The Bay Area

Police believe the driver who caused the chain reaction on Highway 101 was driving under the influence.

Teacher's Aide Indicted In Child Porn Possession Case: Authorities

The man worked at a middle school in Contra Costa County, authorities said.

Livermore K9 Sniffs Out Large Quantity Of Meth In Livermore Car: Police

A Livermore man was arrested after a canine allegedly sniffed out many grams of meth in his car, police said.

Fatal Car Crash Under Investigation, Police Advise Marin County Community To Avoid Area

Police first reported that locals should avoid the roadway at 11:08 a.m.

'It Was Worth The Fight': Popular SF Sports Bar Closes After 11 Years

The owners of a longtime sports bar in Lower Pac Heights described closing up shop as "one of the hardest decisions they've ever made."

Major Traffic Collision On Fremont Parkway Triggers Road Closure

Paseo Padre Parkway is expected to be closed for hours following a major crash Tuesday morning.

New Alameda Eatery Brings Authentic Thai Food To Park Street

A restaurant that centers on Thai cuisine celebrated its grand opening in downtown Alameda this summer.

Bay Area Local Brings Popular Pizza Franchise To Silicon Valley

Founded by a Bay Area native, this fast-casual pizza chain is opening soon nearby.

Bay Area Police Chase Ends With Officers Seizing Stolen Car, 'Ghost Gun': Police

This was the second police pursuit involving a stolen car in a 10-hour timeframe, police said.

Deputy Killed Ex, Handed Infant To Neighbor, And Shot Self After Hours-Long Standoff: PD

The man, a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy since 2015, also left his twin toddlers alone with their mother's body, police said.

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