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Firefighters used specialized rescue techniques to save the dog after it spent three days trapped underground.

The lawsuit seeks to stop the sale of the property.

The lawsuit states sheriff's deputies beat him, attempted to sexually assault him and placed a bag over his head while he was restrained.

The longtime angler spent seven minutes in the surf before fellow fishermen pulled her to safety with a rope.

Investigators said the suspects believed they were communicating with children before arranging in-person meetings.

St. Helena police are seeking two people suspected of damaging a Pride banner outside a Main Street business.

Shamik Mukherjee defended his title to become a two-time National Geography Champion.

The Vallejo man has been charged with sexual abuse, according to an East Bay Times report.

The suspects were arrested on suspicion of second-degree burglary, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property.

Rohnert Park police arrested a resident after a cybertip led detectives to child sexual abuse material.

A new Contra Costa County civil grand jury report says BART delayed key protections for its inspector general’s independence.

Bay Area rescue group relocated vulnerable cats as Orange County emergency strained animal shelters.

A group of students from Bella Vista and Vista Grand elementary schools received two first place awards, and the Renaissance Award.

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