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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, May 13:

Wheelchair Hit & Run: Police Make 2nd Arrest In Santa Rosa

An 18-year-old woman was the second person arrested in connection with a hit-and-run collision that killed a man in a wheelchair.

San Leandro Police Chief Charged With Hit-And-Run

The charge stems from a crash in May 2025.

Blue-Hair, Pink Leopard Print Afternoon Robbery Suspect Found In Sonoma County: SRPD

A handwritten note, bright blue hair, and a leopard print jacket gives a bank robbery suspect away.

Highly Contagious Human Parvovirus Circulating In Northern CA: What To Know

Health officials emphasize preventative steps as the seasonal outbreak peaks across California cities.

Dad Who Shot At Kids Egging His House Faces Prison Time: Report

The man fired a gun at a vehicle occupied by high school students following a series of pranks, prosecutors said.

'Busted': Driver Tries Evading Carpool Toll With Faceless Dummy In East Bay

"Reminder: HOV occupants need to be actual people, not your arts and crafts project," authorities said.

Serial Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested After Auto Burglary At SF Mall: Police

The suspects were tracked to the El Cerrito Plaza, where officers found them with burglary tools, police said.

76-Year-Old Was Trying To Park When He Crashed And Killed Pedestrian In SF: DA

The crash happened in the Chinatown neighborhood on March 27, authorities said. The driver is now facing a vehicular manslaughter charge.

East Bay Man Stole Neighbor's Cat, Left It For Dead In Castro Valley Wilderness: Report

The man dumped the cat because it had been eating its livestock, according to a report from KTVU.

Injured Hiker Along Mountain Trail Rescued

Emergency crews use air support, park vehicles, and ground teams to reach an injured hiker deep inside Taylor Mountain Regional Park.

Smash-And-Grab Robbery At Jewelry Kiosk In Concord Shopping Center, Police Seek Suspects

Concord police are investigating the robbery of a jewelry kiosk at the Sunvalley Shopping Center mall on Wednesday.