Grandfather Attacked By Bison Recalls Terrifying Encounter | Ice Cream Thief Arrested: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, July 22.

San Leandro Man Helped Hit-And-Run Suspect Flee Scene Of Fatal Crash: Report

The crash killed Andrea Sanchez, a beloved San Leandro elementary school chef.

'Dangerous' Homemade Weapons Found During East Bay Pistol-Whipping Investigation: PD

The weapons were designed to fire live ammo and projectiles, police said.

'Prolific' Bay Area Ice Cream Thief Arrested: Police

The suspect was arrested last month and charged with one count of grand theft and eight misdemeanor counts of petty theft, police said.

'Spiraling': New Details Emerge In Harrowing Abduction Of CA Forest Service Biologists

A father and son were charged Monday with kidnapping a federal employee.

Pedestrian Killed On Highway Offramp In Marin County: Police

Police said the 22-year-old driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Woman Fatally Stabbed At Bay Area Mall In Random Attack: Police

Police arrested a 19-year-old man and said there is no indication that he knew the victim.

$70K Stolen From Novato Construction Site, Suspect Photos Released: Police

Investigators believe at least one suspect may have construction experience after a series of commercial burglaries over three months.

Forward Progress Stopped On 'Little Fire' As Containment Grows

Some evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, though others remain. Cooler weather is expected to help firefighters Wednesday.

Sacramento K Street Mass Shooting Trial Ends In Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks, DA Says

The office declined further comment because the case remains pending.

Grandfather Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone National Park Recalls Terrifying Encounter: "He Could Have Gored Me"

Mike MacLeod, who captured the attack on camera, said he and others helped chase the bison away.