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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Four Years, No Suspect: Mystery Poisoner Keeps Targeting Trees At Same Tahoe Beach

"We are taking these repeated incidents seriously," the sheriff's office said.

Cotati Throws America's Biggest Accordion Party in August

Cotati's most delightful festival returns in August with international stars and a distinctly Sonoma County tradition.

13 Displaced And 3 Cats Rescued During Blaze In San Leandro: Fire Officials

Two apartment units were destroyed during the blaze, officials said.

Oakland Staple, Plank, Closes After 12 Years In Jack London Square

The eatery said in a statement that the business was "no longer viable."

DOJ Targets Former Antioch Mayor, He Claims Trump Politics Behind Attack: Report

Former mayor says federal prosecutors plan indictment as Antioch's police corruption scandal continues casting a long shadow.

Bay Area City Is Removing Its Controversial Flock Cameras

Police say the cameras help solve crimes, but civil rights groups call them a threat to privacy.

Fremont Mechanic Who Gunned Down Customer Learns Fate: Report

The victim's wife told the defendant he "destroyed" her children's future, according to an East Bay Times report.

Man Found Guilty Of Torching Jewish Scroll In Berkeley: DA

A jury found the defendant guilty of arson, authorities said on Tuesday.

Burglar Who Attacked Victim Inside Oakland Residence At Large: Police

The suspect was last seen running into Cesar Chavez Park at 1835 38th Avenue, police said.

FBI Offers $20K Reward In Bay Area Mass Shooting Investigation

Federal agents joined the investigation, seeking the gunmen responsible for a shooting that killed three people and wounded four others.

Marin County Power Outage Affecting Thousands Of Customers

The outage was first reported at 1:10 p.m.

More Than 150 Displaced Following Massive SMC Condo Fire: FD

Fire officials said crews have extinguished the blaze, but the damaged building remains unsafe as inspections begin.

Gunman Sought In Targeted Novato Homicide: Police

Police believe the killing was gang-related and are asking the public for help identifying the suspect.

Update: Fires Sparked Across Contra Costa Amid Changing Conditions

Firefighters try to contain an 11-acre vegetation fire, while crews rescued a resident from a Walnut Creek house blaze.

Northern California Gann Fire Closes Schools, Recreation Areas As It Burns More Than 7,000 Acres

District officials said they decided to close all school sites after monitoring changing winds and air quality throughout Tuesday.