Rescued Lab Beagles Need Homes | Sex Crime Cinematographer Sentenced | Fraudster Fence Saga Ends: Patch PM

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Friday, Feb. 24.

Rescued Lab-Raised Beagles Waiting For New Homes: Watch

1 of 8 Beagles that grew up in a research lab and were released to Joybound People & Pets are beginning a new life. Four still need a home.

Bay Area Man Who Filmed Himself Having Sex With Child Sentenced: DOJ

The 33-year-old was previously found guilty of producing, distributing and receiving child sexual abuse material, authorities said.

Fence Removed Blocking Public Access To Beach, Ending Saga Involving Convicted Fraudster: Report

The removal followed weeks of conflict and legal attempts by an associate of the property's minority owner to keep the structure in place.

Sonoma County Supervisor, D.A. Recount Escape From Mexico Cartel Violence: Report

Sonoma County Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo and DA were among the North Bay residents who described being caught in the turmoil in Mexico.

Kidnapped Man Found Dead In Rural Napa Mistakenly Targeted: Sheriff

Investigators said man whose body was found near Lake Berryessa may have been wrongly targeted in kidnapping plot.

Swalwell Leads Democrats In New CA Governors Poll

The congressman and former Dublin City Council member polls highly, though a clear frontrunner still hasn't emerged.

Person Fatally Falls From Cliff In SMC: Police

Police initially sent out an alert stating they were shutting down the highway for a rescue operation.