Portion Of Wharf Collapses | 5 Hurt At Heavenly | $100K Signing Bonus

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Monday, Dec. 23.

End Of Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses Into Water

Three people fell into the water, with two rescued and one exiting the water independently.

5 Injured In Chairlift 'Incident' At Heavenly Mountain

Several passengers were taken to a hospital after the incident, which was reported just after 10 a.m. on Monday.

West Napa Apartment Shooter Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

A Napa man was sentenced to more than two decades in state prison after injuring a bystander during a 2022 shooting.

Car Crashes Into Pleasanton Restaurant: Police

A car crashed into Hunan Chef Chinese Restaurant on Valley Avenue Saturday.

Danville Police Arrest Suspect Who Stole 'Bait Bike'

Police placed a bait bike with a GPS tracker, and arrested a suspect who reportedly stole it.

$100,000 Hiring Bonus For Police Officers Announced

To address a staffing shortage, the bonus has been approved for up to 10 officers. Apply now!

Distinguished Flying Cross Awarded To SF-Based Coast Guard Pilot

The prestigious medal was pinned on Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad, whose steely nerves, skill, and resolve in dangerous conditions, saved 4 lives.

Rare Coin Left In Salvation Army Red Kettle In Napa County

Volunteers collecting donations outside a grocery store discovered a generous donor had left a gold coin worth thousands of dollars.

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