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#northern-california

That data also reveals that ICE arrests across Northern California have more than tripled this year. A Mission Local analysis of data released from the Deportation Data Project, a group of researchers based at the University of California, Berkeley, shows that 48 percent of the people arrested by ICE across Northern California in September had no criminal background, while 39 percent had a criminal conviction. The remaining 14 percent had pending criminal charges.

Heads up, Bay Area. The Northern Lights are back. After lighting up skies across Novato, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and San Rafael last night, the aurora borealis could return tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 12) thanks to a rare geomagnetic storm. When to look: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (best around midnight)Where: Look north and find a dark spot away from city lights.

The National Weather Service is making no promises the forecast is currently "low to moderate confidence" but the agency says that a low pressure system is moving down from Alaska and should be impacting the West Coast with rain by Friday, likely starting in the North Bay. The storm system is being called an atmospheric river, and meteorologists say that parts of Northern California and the southern Oregon coast are the most likely to see heavy rainfall by the weekend.

I like to build culture, to build things, and the money, fortunately, comes as a byproduct of that. And the money is coming. While statewide cannabis sales decreased by over 12% last year and first quarter taxable sales hit a five-year low in 2025, Goldenhour's Weed location is on track to reach $1.5 million in sales this year. That is up from $230,000 in 2023. It helps that the company's CEO is an industry veteran.

The bodies of a woman and child were found in the vehicle, although the sheriff's office has not confirmed their identities.

Small earthquakes are common in the Geysers geothermal steam field, and activities associated with the withdrawal of steam for producing electric power can induce small quakes.

Redwood National and State Parks consist of Prairie Creek, Del Norte, and Jedediah Smith State Parks, created from early 20th-century protection efforts, along with the surrounding Redwood National Park.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Leap Arts in Education will take over Ocean Beach to host the largest sandcastle contest in Northern California featuring team competition, food trucks, and live music.

The repeated robberies caused so much damage to the woman's home that bears were able to enter the property, exacerbating the structural disrepair.

The two men misappropriated $3.6 million in employee taxes meant for the IRS, instead using the funds for their personal luxuries, like hockey tickets and country club memberships.

These daredevils must break the law, trespassing for more than a mile and sneaking down active train tracks along the Sacramento River to reach the viewing spot.

The spirit of 420 offers something special for everyone—even those with a taste for nostalgia.