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ALSO: Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend sentenced, landlord who murdered tenant sentenced, two dead in Travis Air Force Base fiery crash

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, April 1.
Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, April 1. (Patch Graphics)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, April 1.

East Bay Could Get New Regional Park At Site Of Golden Gate Fields

"You can see the San Francisco skyline. It's just a beautiful place to walk," Albany resident Joy Kawaguchi said.

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60-Year-Old Cold Case Solved By DNA Breakthrough In San Rafael

Advanced forensic testing confirmed the original suspect was at the scene of the homicide, police said.

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Man Fleeing Police Dies After Jumping Off Monterey Cannery Row Hotel Railing Onto Rocky Beach

The Police Department requested a Monterey Fire Department fireboat to help search for the person who went over the railing.

2 Die After Napa County Chase Ends In Fiery Crash At Travis Air Force Base Gate

Deputies say the suspects fled, sparking a chase. It's unclear why they were initially pulled over.

Woman Who Drowned In Kayaking Accident Identified In Sonoma County

The woman was named by the coroner's office as the victim who died after the couple's kayak capsized last month.

Luxury Resort Bought For $195M In Napa Foreclosure Auction: Report

The sprawling 700-acre resort was originally facing a massive $243.6 million debt, according to reports.

Man Who Murdered Pregnant Girlfriend Sentenced In SMC: DA

The man was convicted of second-degree murder for the strangulation death of his girlfriend and their unborn baby, prosecutors said.

1 Teen Killed, 1 Teen Arrested Following Fight That Led To Stabbing In South Bay: Police

Police said they received several 911 calls reporting a fight involving several teenagers.

Landlord Who Murdered Tenant In SMC Sentenced To 40 Years To Life: DA

The man was convicted of second-degree murder and assault in the shooting death of a woman who rented a room from him, prosecutors said.

Woman Who Dismembered Roommate In 'Heinous' SF Murder Convicted: DA

One witness told police the woman told her not to go into the bathroom and later heard sawing noises coming from inside, prosecutors said.

Fremont Caregiver Accused Of Sexually Abusing Client With Cognitive Disability: Report

The man was supposed to take the woman out, but instead took her to his apartment, according to a report by The Mercury News.

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