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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, October 8

$5k In Lottery Tickets Stolen From Marin County Gas Station: Police

A surveillance investigation led detectives to a man accused of breaking into the gas station, police said.

Northern California Hiker Found Alive After Days Missing In Remote Terrain

The Shasta County Sheriff said the woman had last been heard from last month after apparently leaving on a camping trip.

Student In 90-MPH Police Chase Arrested In Healdsburg

Police arrested a Healdsburg student after a high-speed pursuit through the city that was recorded by a Flock surveillance camera.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party & Parade Returns To Danville

Dogs can win prizes for having the silliest costume, the most original costume, the best owner/dog duo, and the best impersonation.

Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Security Guard At SF's Warfield Theatre

San Francisco prosecutors charged the woman Wednesday with murder.

Man Accused Of Arson In Alameda Apartment Fire That Injured 2: Police

One person jumped from the third floor of the building to escape the fire, authorities said.

Driver Sought After 15-Year-Old Injured In Union City Hit-And-Run

The driver did not stop and was last seen heading westbound on Kenwood Street, according to officers.

$8.3M Earmarked For Contra Costa Including Theft Crackdowns, Trafficking Survivor Support

Two federal awards give Contra Costa prosecutors $1.1 million to fight theft and support survivors.

Suspected Stolen Car Found After Suspect Asks Healdsburg Police For The Time

Healdsburg police recover a stolen Mini Cooper after its driver approaches an officer during surveillance.

Pensions Could Get Bump With New Law In Sonoma County

New law lets supervisors target pension increases after inflation eroded retirees’ purchasing power for years.

Emergency Declared Ahead Of Storms In Sonoma County

Crews clear waterways and stage equipment as forecasters warn El Niño could reach historic levels.

Oakland Among The Best Large Cities In Country, Survey Finds

"Oakland is still a Black city that embraces its history and community with open arms," the magazine said.

San Francisco Man "Well-Known" To Police Arrested In Sexual Assault Of Unconscious Woman

The incident happened on Sept. 26 in the area of Bayshore Boulevard and Industrial Street in the city's Bayview District.

Alleged Chinese Agent To Remain In Custody, Judge Rules, Amid FBI Concerns Of Flight Risk

An alleged Chinese agent arrested at Los Angeles International Airport over the weekend will remain in custody, a federal judge ruled.