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Mall Closing | Flight Diverted | Major Bay Area Bridge Closes | Beach Hidden For A Century Opens: Patch PM

ALSO: Cop fired for DUI, unruly passenger diverts SF flight, serial flasher sought, kids on bikes assault and rob man along SF waterfront.

One was killed and another injured in a crash that shut down all lanes on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge.
One was killed and another injured in a crash that shut down all lanes on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. (Google Maps)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 21:

Woman Killed, Toddler Injured In Monterey County Drunk Driving Crash; Suspect Driver Arrested

The Monterey County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the woman who died once her family has been notified.

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Hidden For A Century, Pristine Stretch Of Sonoma Coast Opens To The Public: Report

A stunning stretch of California coastline where the Sonoma and Marin counties meet was revealed to public for first time in 100 years.

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Fatal Crash Blocks All Lanes On San Mateo Bridge: Police

One person was killed in a crash involving a van and a sedan on the highway along the bridge, police said.

DUI Highway Crash Costs Officer His Badge In Marin County

The officer's high-speed crash overturned a civilian's car on the highway, prosecutors said.

United Airlines Flight From D.C. To San Francisco Diverted To Chicago Due To Unruly Passenger

According to flight tracker FlightAware, the plane landed at O'Hare around 9:30 p.m.

Police Up Search For Suspect In Six Indecent Exposure Incidents

Police in a northern California university town have stepped up the search for a suspect in a series of indecent exposure incidents.

Man Assaulted, Robbed By Youths On Bicycles Along San Francisco Waterfront, Police Say

Police located the victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Bay Area Mall To Close Monday: Report

Stores at the once-bustling mall have been closing over the last several months.

Officer Hurt In Rooftop Confrontation With Petaluma Man: Report

A 21-year-old Petaluma man was arrested early Saturday after an officer was injured during a struggle.

Dozens Displaced Following Sunnyvale Apartment Complex Fire

Three of the eight units were significantly damaged by fire and smoke and the entire complex as a whole was damaged.

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