High School Stabbing + Deadly Crashes + $9K Lotto Ticket: NorCal News

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern California. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Northgate High Student In Stable Condition Following Stabbing: Police

The ninth-grade girl was stabbed by a ninth-grade boy who was an acquaintance, authorities said.

Influencer Mom Convicted Of False Report In Bogus Kidnapping Claim

The case surrounding Kathleen "Katie" Sorensen of Petaluma illustrates the importance of using social media responsibly, the DA said.

New Details In Newark Police Shooting

A 19-year-old Newark man died in the shooting. The vehicle driven by the victim had been carjacked at knifepoint.

NorCal Lotto Ticket Worth $9,905

The winning ticket was bought at a supermarket.

Bed Bath & Beyond Files For Bankruptcy: CA Closing Sales To Begin

Bed Bath & Beyond will shutter 41 stores throughout the Golden State, with closing sales starting this week.

Elizabeth Holmes Will No Longer Go To Prison This Week Due To Appeal

The embattled former Theranos CEO has filed a motion for release pending appeal, triggering a stay of her more than 11-year prison sentence.

Alameda Company Wins $11.5M Government Contract

Astra Space of Alameda secured the contract last week. The company currently has dozens of job openings in both Alameda and Sunnyvale, in multiple departments including engineering.

CA Teacher Salaries Could Climb 50 Percent Under Proposed Law

Legislation introduced this week aims to raise salaries for teachers and school staffers by 50 percent over the next few years.

Woman Killed, Teen Injured In Crash With Wrong-Way Driver On I-280

Witnesses reported seeing a naked man running from the scene of the crash.

Former Pleasanton Cop Sentenced To 10 Years For DUI Conviction: Report

Theodore "Ted" Young was convicted in February of gross vehicular manslaughter for a fatal 2022 accident, but acquitted of murder.

Tesoro To Pay $27.5M For Violating Court Order At Martinez Refinery

The settlement will result in cleaner air in the Bay Area with Tesoro’s forfeiture of air emission credits, federal authorities said.

Bay Area Restaurants Named 'Global Tastemakers' By Food & Wine

Food & Wine readers think San Francisco is one of the nation's best cities for food, from its airport to its food trucks.

Alameda's Saltbreaker Restaurant Makes 'Hottest' List

Eater SF called Saltbreaker "a restaurant oasis in Alameda."

Mosquitoes Lurk In CA After A Wet Winter

Abundant water and warmer days could provide fertile breeding grounds for mosquitoes in California. Here are a few ways to prepare.

'Cooking Up Stars' In Livermore, Changing The World With Fusion Energy

Famed for their fusion breakthrough, local physicists are sharing their “recipe for a small star.”

Weather 180: Cool Rain Forecast To Follow CA Heat Wave

Do not let this week's heat deceive you: Cooler, wetter weather is eyeing a return to California, and more snow may be coming to the Sierra.

6 Fremont Students Receive 2023 National Merit Scholarships

The corporate-sponsored awards, announced Wednesday, are the first group of winners in the 68th annual competition.

2 Newark Teens Compete At World Robotics Championship

They were joined by teens from 5 nearby cities at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston.

Teens Plan Scavenger Hunt For Climate-Friendly Refrigerants

Amplify, Alameda High School's environmental group, is working with Youthpower Climate Action to map the refrigerants used in Alameda.

Fire Damages Alameda Marina

The fire broke out late Friday night.

Bay Area's First Autonomous Shuttles Debut At Bishop Ranch

The region's first self-driving, zero-emissions shuttles are now moving between four locations in Bishop Ranch.

Google CEO Paid $226 Million In 2022 Amid Tech Industry Troubles

As thousands of layoffs loomed in the company's future, CEO Sundar Pichai received over 800 times the median Google salary: SEC filing.

114 CA Graduate Schools Make U.S. News 2023-24 Rankings

California universities placed high in several grad school categories in this year's U.S. News rankings.

CA Snowpack's 'Big Melt' Brings Floodwaters, Park Closure

Temperatures will continue to climb over the next few days, increasing snowmelt and runoff from historic winter storms.

Arrest Made In Sonoma County Bank Robbery

A Rohnert Park man is suspected of robbing a Santa Rosa bank in February.

TOWN TRADITIONS: The Hidden Treasures Of Healdsburg’s Hand Fan Museum

A favorite of the Weirdly Specific Museums and “Small and Quirky Museum’s” lists, Healdsburg’s Hand Fan Museum has no shortage of fans.

Cotati Accordion Festival Celebrates The ‘King Of Stomach Steinway’

Every year, crowds gather to rock out to some polka, jam with the best, and celebrate all things accordion at the Cotati Accordion Festival.

Lake Berryessa Not At Spillway Depth As Locals Plan Summer Activities

The Berryessa bass are biting though the lake level is below the "Morning Glory Spillway depth. Here are some favorite things to do there.

What’s Next For Historic Petaluma's Mutual Relief Building

A cornerstone of Petaluma, the landmark historic building at the corner of Western Street and Kentucky Avenue faces an uncertain future.

Investigation Into Bay Area Care Home Deaths Released By State

Residents at Atria Walnut Creek and Atria Park in San Mateo died last summer after they ingested caustic cleaning solutions.

Mississippi Man Arrested After Online Interactions With CA Child: PD

An investigation was launched in May 2022 when a local middle schooler reported being solicited online by a man.

Fremont Tech Company Owner Pleads Guilty To Federal Crimes

The business owner admitted to keeping two sets of accounting books for the business, and will pay $8,167,733 in restitution to the IRS.

Other top stories:

• Pleasanton Home Hit By Tow Truck, Deemed Uninhabitable
• Blake Mohs Vigil Scheduled In Pleasanton Friday
• SWAT Operation In San Ramon Uncovers Illegal Firearms: SRPD
• Pollen Season Is Kicking Up Allergies And Hay Fever In Berkeley
• ChatGPT Developer John Schulman On Making AI More Truthful: UC Berkeley
• Bomb Threat In Downtown San Francisco Forces Shelter-In-Place Order
• Arrest Made In SF Shooting That Killed 1, Injured 4
• Arrest Made In Hayward Murder
• 3 Arrested In Weekend Thefts At Petaluma Factory Outlet Stores: Cops
• Inmate Dies At Santa Rita Jail
• Fremont Police Investigation Of Bike Fatality Continues