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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, July 16

Man Shoots Goose To Death In SMC: Police

Prosecutors said the 75-year-old used a pellet rifle to kill the protected bird from his backyard.

Unknown Marine Animal Bite Reported In SMC Lagoon: Police

Police said the injury appears consistent with a bite from a small marine animal, though the species has not been identified.

Man Randomly Attacked With Shovel In San Rafael, Suspect Arrested: Police

Police said the victim and suspect knew each other, but the attack was unprovoked.

Search For French Bull Dog 'Lady' Continues, Suspect Arrested

Police continue searching for a stolen French bulldog after arresting a San Jose man in a burglary and shooting.

County SWAT Team Arrests Barricaded Domestic Violence Suspect In Danville

The county SWAT team responded to a barricaded suspect on San Thomas Way in Danville earlier this week, the town said.

Former Mayor Messaged About Wine Instead Of 'Roofies' And No 'Means Yes', Jurors Told In Explosive Arguments

Attorneys disputed consent, power, credibility, and institutional responsibility as a long-awaited civil trial began Wednesday.

Man Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run That Killed Pedestrian In SMC: Police

Police said the victim was trying to stop the driver from fleeing a crash when he was run over.

Witness Helps Officers Nab Suspected Mail Thieves In Fremont

Police say they were able to track down the suspects with the help of a witness.

Trapped And Banging On The Windows: Survivors Grapple With SF Bay Tragedy As Search For The Missing Ends

The group aboard the Volare was on a memorial trip in the bay when they were hit by a wave that caused the boat to take on water.

Officers Rescue Stranded Hiker Who Fell Down Hillside At East Bay Park: Police

Officers made their way through steep and slippery wooden terrain to rescue the woman, police said.

Firearm Parts, Ammunition Found In Napa Storage Burglary Arrest: Napa County Sheriff

Detectives arrest a Vallejo man after recovering suspected stolen property, ammunition, and firearm parts during searches.

Verdict In 72-Year-Old Woman's Fatal In-Custody Death Announced After Contra Costa Inquest

Jurors heard testimony before ruling the Brentwood woman's death accidental after her fatal police detention.