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The local highway patrol office shared several images on social media of the sheep crossing 11th Street en masse outside Tracy, with traffic standing by.
The local highway patrol office shared several images on social media of the sheep crossing 11th Street en masse outside Tracy, with traffic standing by. (CHP - Tracy via Facebook)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

SF Mountain Lion Caught, To Be Released Back Into Natural Environment: Reports

A large mountain lion was seen roaming the area around Lafayette Park Monday, the first confirmed sighting in the city in years.

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Dead Man Found In Car In Santa Cruz Was Reported Missing Days Before: Police

Police said they learned that the body they found was a man who had been reported missing the week before.

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Mutton To See Here: CHP Says Sheep Weren’t On The Lamb In Street Takeover

The sheep were not on the lamb, according to highway patrol.

A 35-Foot Polluting Heap Is Hauled Out Of The River

A 35-foot abandoned motorboat is hauled out of the Petaluma River, helping reduce potential hazards to navigation and the environment.

Blaze Displaces 5 People Plus Dogs, Cat, Koi, And 'Oscar' The Fish

An early morning fire that started in a backyard shed displaced five residents and a host of pets.

These Bay Area Athletes Are Set To Compete At 2026 Winter Olympics

These athletes are among a few hundred chosen to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Dublin Mendocino Farms Hosting Grand Opening Next Week

Guests of the new location in Persimmon Place are entitled to a free entrée for the first two weeks.

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