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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, March 12

Child Wounded In Bay Area Elementary School Playground Stabbing: Police

Police said the suspect was another child but they didn't attend that school or after-school program.

Driver On FaceTime With Kids In Car Ran Red Light Before Fatal NorCal Crash: Police

The two children were injured in the crash, police said.

Sam Smith Visits Bay Area Eateries Between Performances

Four of Smith’s 10 restaurant visits featured on their Instagram were in Marin County.

Older Woman Wakes Up To Intruder In Bay Area Home Burglary: Police

The woman awoke to find a man rifling through her bedroom closet, police said.

Violent San Jose Attack In Santana Row Investigated As Antisemitic Hate Crime, Police Say

Police in San Jose have launched a hate crime investigation following an assault at the Santana Row over the weekend.

Blistering NorCal Heat Likely To Break Records — See Heat Wave Timeline

Temperatures are expected to rise into the 80s and 90s over the weekend, 20 to 30 degrees hotter than average for this time of year.

Mountain Lion Spotted In Rohnert Park Neighborhood

Mountain lion spotted in Rohnert Park: what to know about sharing habitat with these big cats.

Beloved Steakhouse Closing After 30 Years In Historic Pacifica Building

The family who owns the restaurant announced that rising costs and economic strain are forcing the closure of their eatery.

Pizza Chain's Closing Leaves Lafayette Puzzled — Which City Is Next On List?

A local Lafayette pizza stand-by closed abruptly, leaving residents wondering if the spot will reopen and whether other towns will be next.

After Abusing Girl For Years In Family Home, A Napa Man Sentenced: Napa County DA

A 63-year-old Napa man sentenced for abusing a young family member for years could spend the rest of his life in prison: Napa County D.A.

Scammers Are 'Spoofing' Alameda PD's Phone Number. Here's What That Means

Spoofing is often used by scammers to manipulate caller IDs.

H Mart's First East Bay Store Is Opening: What To Know

After years of anticipation, H Mart will open its first East Bay location with a grocery store, dining hall, and outdoor area.