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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, September 3

'My Name Is Earl' Star Asked To Leave Bay Area Hotel: Report

The actor was reportedly escorted from a hotel after guests complained about her behavior ahead of a canceled convention appearance.

AI Strands 3 Mount Shasta Climbers Rescued In Overnight Emergency: Report

Rangers rescued three Roseville students after flawed AI guidance left them hungry, thirsty, and off-route.

High School Baseball Team Ordered To Forfeit Games After Investigation Into Racist Taunts

An investigation published Friday said the varsity baseball team was "unsportsmanlike" while watching another game in May.

Bay Area Man Charged In $20K 'Microsoft' Scam Against Elderly SoCal Man: Prosecutors

Ventura County prosecutors charged the Fremont resident with several crimes, including grand theft.

Teen Not Charged With Murder After Father Impregnated Her, Forced Her To Kill Baby In Northern CA: DA Says

Prosecutors said they had not received a request to charge the 14-year-old, who is considered a victim of abuse.

East Bay Freeway Shooting Wounds Driver, Closes Freeway: CHP

The driver was hospitalized and is recovering, police said.

Quake Rattles Sonoma County: USGS

An earthquake rattled the area shortly after 10:30 a.m. today.

Missing Hiker, 14-Year Old Winery Worker, 71-Year-Old: Police List Of Missing People

Cases stretch from a teenager’s 2008 disappearance to a hiker last seen late in 2025.

Cat Dead, 3 Firefighters Injured In San Francisco Blaze: Authorities

The fire ignited Wednesday in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, fire officials said.

Suspect Arrested In San Leandro Vehicle Vandalism Spree

The investigation into the spree began when someone used a rock to break a parked car's window on Tuesday, Aug. 18, police said.

SF Driver Charged After Passenger Dies In SMC DUI Crash: DA

A San Francisco man faces vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges after his passenger was killed in a crash, prosecutors said.

Man Who Molested 3 Boys Gets 60 Years In Prison In SMC: DA

The man was convicted of 12 felony counts and ordered to register as a sex offender for life, prosecutors said.

City Manager Resigns Following Strange Yacht Arrest In Marin County: Mayor

Only weeks after taking the job, the city manager was arrested during a bizarre incident at the harbor, police said.

Plaskett Fire Overtakes Timber Fire In Size; Over 54,000 Acres Burned In Big Sur

According to Cal Fire, the fires are the two largest burning in the state as of Wednesday.

San Francisco Unveils Alioto's Plaza At Fisherman's Wharf Where Iconic Restaurant Once Stood

The new plaza includes picnic tables and features a postcard view of the wharf with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Former Bay Area Restaurateur Pivots To Providing Thousands Of Meals To People With Food Insecurity

One of Daisy Li's favorite pastimes growing up in Hong Kong was dining at the hotel buffet with her parents.