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Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte's planned closure of Modesto plant

Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.

10-year-old suspect detained after 7-year-old stabbed at Mountain View school

A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.

1 dead, 1 wounded in stabbing at Bay Point home

Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu honored at Oakland City Hall rally

After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.

U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq, officials say

An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.

CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates

Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.

Santa Rosa police officer shoots man during struggle

A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.

49ers officially sign Mike Evans; 6-time Pro Bowl receiver inks 3-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.

Multiple delays plague BART system Thursday morning; Red Line service halted

A series of delays plagued the Bay Area Rapid Transit system on Thursday morning, including major delays through the Transbay Tube.

Suspect in Detroit-area synagogue attack is dead, officials say

A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain

The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.

Man found dead behind Vallejo Police Department headquarters was shot, officers say

Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.

Old Dominion gunman was released early from prison after conviction for ISIS support

The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.

As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem

As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.