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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, January 29, 2026

High School Evacuated In Bay Area Following Reported Threat: Police

The school said they received a voicemail indicating a possible threat towards the campus, police said.

Police Called To Cal High Following Verbal Threat

A threat was called into Cal High Wednesday morning, police said.

Changes To HOV Lane Hours On Bay Area Highway

New carpool lane hours will take effect to ease congestion and improve the commute for residents following advocacy from local officials.

Hydrogen Cyanide Leak Shuts Down Neighborhood

Crews from the Sonoma County Fire District shut down the area around a "potential hydrogen cyanide leak."

Flooding Expected To Return To North Bay Due To King Tides: NOAA

Officials are warning residents to prepare themselves for flooding to hit the County once again.

Wrong-Way Crash Injures Driver, Dog At Lakeville Street Intersection

A driver is suspected of bypassing a road closure, hitting another car, and injuring the driver and a dog.

Bay Area Mayor Joins Race For CA Governor

The mayor joins an already crowded field of candidates vying to succeed Gavin Newsom.

Men Could Face Life In Prison Over Deadly East Bay Market Shooting: DA

Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said the shooting "sent a shock wave that was felt through our community."

Parents Killed in Crosswalk Leads Bay Area Community To Rally Around Twins

The parents were fatally struck by a car near their daughter's elementary school, leading family and the community to launch a fundraiser.

Students Protesting ICE Plan Walkout At Bay Area High School

Students planned a walkout after federal agents killed people in Minnesota.

Dublin Students Develop Robot To Help Restore Underwater Kelp Forests, Win UN Award

DHS students developed a prototype for a robot that can locate and destroy underwater invasive species like purple sea urchins.

Bay Area Factory To Build Millions Of Musk's AI Humanoid Robots

Tesla, meanwhile, will no longer build its Model X and S vehicles as it shifts to robots and robotaxis.

Beloved SF Punk Venue, Bar To Close: 'This Neighborhood Will Be Pretty Boring'

The business announced the property would be turned into housing.

A Historic San Leandro Comic Shop Is On The Brink Of Closure

Its co-owner is asking for help keeping the business going and keeping "the magic alive."

Open Meeting On Police Military Equipment Today

The public can hear details today about Santa Rosa Police Department's military equipment at a meeting required by state law.