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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Oct. 22.

San Bruno Police Make Breakthrough In 1981 Infant Cold Case Death

More than four decades after a baby boy was found dead at a park in San Bruno, police have announced a breakthrough in the case.

22-Year-Old Shot, Attacked With Hammer In Tenderloin

One suspect hit the man with a hammer multiple times and the second suspect shot him, police said.

'We Are Prepared': SF Mayor Responds To Upcoming Deployment Of Federal Troops

Mayor Daniel Lurie said he signed an executive order designed to respond to the impacts related to the deployment.

Trump Is Sending Federal Agents To The Bay Area: Report

More than 100 federal agents are expected to arrive in the Bay Area on Thursday, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

California National Guard Will Be Deployed To Help Food Banks, Gov. Gavin Newsom Says

Newsom said he will deploy state National Guard members as well as California Volunteers to help staff food banks.

San Francisco State Sen. Scott Wiener Announces 2026 Run For Nancy Pelosi's Seat In Congress

California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.

68-Year-Old Bay Area Stabbing Suspect Arrested: Police

The two men had been arguing and fighting prior to the stabbing, authorities said.

This Bay Area City Is Getting A Pro Women's Baseball Team

The Women's Pro Baseball League is expected to kick off its first season in the spring of 2026.

Meta To Cut 600 AI Jobs In Superintelligence

The cuts bypass Meta’s newest A.I. hires, who are in some cases being paid up to hundreds of millions of dollars.

Bay Area Chess Prodigy And Superstar Dies At 29

A chess superstar, who won a Northern California high school chess championship when he was only in the fifth grade, has died.

SMC Sheriff Used Loophole Right Before She Was Removed To Keep 90% Of Salary For Life: Report

The Board of Supervisors made history by being the first in the state to vote to remove a sheriff.

Berkeley Metal Shop Open Since 1909 Announces It Will Be Closing

The Walter Mork Company began in 1909, a few years after the San Francisco earthquake.

This Bay Area City Is Getting A Pro Women's Baseball Team

The Women's Pro Baseball League is expected to kick off its first season in the spring of 2026.