Car Crashes Into Market | Fire Bombings Guilty Plea| Slain Family ID'd

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Man Pleads Guilty To Bay Area Fire Bombings
He admitted to setting 3 fires at U.C. Berkeley and at a federal courthouse in Oakland.

4 Family Members Identified By Coroner In Quadruple Homicide
Authorities have released the names of four people found dead inside a Santa Rosa residence.

Man With Ghost Gun Arrested: PD
San Ramon police arrested two residents of El Sobrante and San Ramon on charges of possessing an unregistered handgun.

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 In Food: How It Could Impact CA Products
The Food and Drug Administration banned the dye used in many candies and cakes due to potential cancer risks.

Car Crashes Into Walmart Neighborhood Market: Reports
A car rammed into the wall of the Santa Rita Road market Tuesday morning, police told reporters.

Alleged Water Tower Vandal Arrested In Campbell

Police allege a 24-year-old San Jose man climbed the Campbell water tower and vandalized it over the weekend.

1st Black Woman Elected To Contra Costa County Board Of Supervisors

In addition to welcoming Shanelle Scales-Preston to the board, supervisors selected a new chair and vice chair.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday Night
It's a 3-day weekend, with a holiday on Monday. The police department knows that some will celebrate by raising a drink.

Newly Built Affordable Housing Opens In Castro Valley
The 72-unit development includes solar panels, a centralized heat pump hot water heater, and on-site electric vehicle charging.

'Blessing Scam' Warning Issued By Police
Police offer nine tips to avoid becoming a victim.