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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, June 25

'Marry Lisa' Finds A Boyfriend: Bay Area Woman Behind Billboard Campaign Announces

After reviewing thousands of applications from around the world, the Bay Area woman said she's officially off the market.

Woman Set Fire Before Attacking First Responders In Oakland: DA

She has since been charged with multiple felonies, prosecutors said.

700 Dogs Still Missing As FBI, Deputies Excavate Suspected Graves In Growing Humboldt County Investigation

Authorities expand investigation after tracing hundreds of dogs to Miranda's Rescue property.

College Student Killed In Crash On Marin County Highway: CHP

Friends remembered the 35-year-old mother as a first-generation college student dedicated to helping others.

World Dog Surfing Championships Return To Pacifica For 10th Anniversary

Surfing dogs from around the world will compete at Linda Mar Beach during the free two-day event.

North Bay 13-Year-Old Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission

After her brother died from fentanyl, a 13-year-old is teaching overdose prevention and heading to a national conference alongside DEA, FBI.

East Bay City To Consider Data Center Ban

Two councilmembers want Brentwood to consider banning new data centers before any projects are proposed within city limits.

Necklaces Ripped From Man By Masked Robbers At Sunvalley Shopping Center

Masked suspects attacked a shopper, stole his necklaces after a struggle near Macy's Women’s, and fled before officers arrived.

SF Police Bust Brothel During World Cup Sex Trafficking Enforcement Operation

Police say they also arrested an armed man who had arranged to meet with a decoy prostitute.

Man Accused Of Trafficking Minor Out Of The East Bay: DA

The man is also suspected of trying to recruit the minor to work as a sex worker for him, prosecutors said.

Danville Sophomore Wins National Debate Championship

Monte Vista sophomore Anadita Upadhyaya won 1st place in the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, the school's first non-senior to win.