Pumpkin Hurling Person Bites Store Worker | Man Weaponizes Dogs | Trump Server Farms On Public Land: Patch PM

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Pumpkin-Throwing Suspect Bites Grocery Store Employee's Arm In Fremont: Police

The disturbance happened at a grocery store on Stevenson Boulevard, police said.

Trump's Escalating Data Center Push On Private Lands Challenged By Bay Area Lawmakers

Federal land proposals intensify fights over local control, electricity costs, water supplies, and public access.

'A Family Favorite': SF ZooLights Holiday Program Returns In November

The lights return on Nov. 6 and will stay through Jan. 3, 2027.

Mavericks Pioneer Recalls Near-Death Fears As SMC Honors Surfing

The first known surfer to ride Mavericks joined local surfers and students as supervisors proclaimed October Surfing Appreciation Month.

Man Deliberately Using Large Dogs To Attack Others At Parks: Report

There may be at least a half-dozen attacks so far, according to an East Bay Times Report.

Mom's Arrest Fuels New Debate On Leaving Kids Home Alone: See CA Laws

California sets no minimum age for staying home alone, but parents must consider whether their child can do so safely.

Il Fornaio Settles Bay Area Sexual Harassment Suit Involving Bay Area Teens

A federal complaint details alleged harassment at Walnut Creek and five other Bay Area locations.