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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, June 11

Bay Area Teen Hospitalized After Firework Explodes In His Hand

The 18-year-old suffered serious injuries after accidentally detonating a firework Saturday night, according to Pleasanton police.

2nd Body Found At Bay Area Waste Facility, Police Investigating: Report

The discovery comes weeks after a body was found at a Peninsula waste management facility.

Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images Found In Northern CA Hotel, AZ Man Arrested: Police

Investigators said the case began after digital devices were left behind at an SFO hotel.

Teen Pleads Guilty To Charges In Fatal Crash That Killed Bay Area Student: DA

The crash killed a high school student and injured three other teenagers, prosecutors said.

Dead Gray Whale Found Near SF Pier Was Likely Struck By Ship

It's the first recorded death this month after a spike in April.

Extreme Weather Triggers Bay Area Power Shutdowns Amid Fire, Flood Warnings

More than 1,100 North Bay customers were without electricity Thursday as PG&E shut down power amid high winds, extreme heat, fire risk.

A 'One-Of-A-Kind' Carnivorous Plant Festival Is Coming To Alameda

Attendees can expect rare species, demonstrations, food, music and more.

A New AI Tool Could Help Prevent More Gray Whale Deaths

Whale populations have declined significantly in recent years.

Napa Board Ousts Trustee Amid Restraining Order Fallout

Board members unanimously declared the Area 7 seat vacant after determining a trustee no longer lived within district boundaries.

Get 2 Free Giants Tickets By Donating Blood In SMC

The center is offering vouchers for select home games to anyone who gives blood at any of its locations or mobile drives.