Rabid House Cat Euthanized | Teens Shoot At Car: Police | Squirrel Attacks Several People: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, July 30

Aggressive Squirrel Sends Bay Area Residents To ER, Sparks Neighborhood Warning: Report

Several people reported being bitten as wildlife officials investigate the unusual behavior, according to a local report.

Rabid Cat Euthanized In East Bay

Officials say the rare case likely stemmed from contact with a bat on an outdoor balcony.

2 Teens Shoot At Passing Vehicle, Leading To Arrest In Northern CA: Police

Police said the suspects fired at a passing vehicle before officers tracked them down and recovered a handgun.

Pair Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Injured 2 Children In Rohnert Park Face Felony Charges

Prosecutors allege two Petaluma residents fled after striking children riding an electric scooter in Rohnert Park.

Freeway Crash Downs Power Lines, Causes Fires In Marin County: Police

Authorities closed both highways in both directions after a vehicle collision sparked a roadside fire.

Why Millions Of Butterflies Are Flying Around Lake Tahoe This Summer

An above-average bloom of California tortoiseshell butterflies is drawing attention across the Sierra Nevada.

Repeat Home Depot Theft Suspect Arrested After SMC Burglary: Police

Police said the suspect fled after being confronted by store employees before officers tracked him down and recovered merchandise.

Highway Crash Cuts Power In Marin County

A vehicle struck a PG&E power pole, leaving more than 6,000 customers without electricity.

River Rescue Saves Man Swept Over North Bay Dam

Bystanders and first responders helped save a man swept over Johnson's Beach dam.

Child Sex Social Media Sting Nets 5 Bay Area Suspects

Five men now face felony charges after investigators say they sought meetings with children for sex.

Gyrocopter Crashes During Takeoff At Sonoma County Airport: Report

Emergency crews found a pilot with minor injuries after the aircraft came to rest beside the runway.

Pizza World Champ Returns To His East Bay Roots With New Slice House

"It’s incredibly special to be bringing Slice House to my hometown of Fremont," the founder and 13-time champion said.

SF Punk Band Arrested After Putting On Show Outside Vans Warped Tour: Report

The band was arrested two songs into their performance, according to a Long Beach Watchdog report.

Imposter Websites Scammed Tourists Booking Hotels, Lawsuit Says

The third-party sites misled consumers, according to SF's city attorney, who is asking the court to "help us get people their money back."

CA Ranked No. 35 In Best States Report: Here's Why

California placed 35th in a new ranking on Wednesday that shows how well states are working for the people who live there.