SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As we head into the new work week, we’ve rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday through Monday to prepare you for Tuesday.
But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, residents should expect two more rounds of strong storm systems to drench the San Francisco Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service.
“The active weather from Tuesday will linger Tuesday night into Wednesday as the upper trough follows the front,” NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Monday. “The storm door remains open as a third system arrives late Wednesday into Thursday. This system will bring a renewed push of rain, high elevation snow, and gusty winds lingering into Friday.”
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In other news, the body of a missing student was found; a dog was killed and three people were injured in a house fire; and a man was caught masturbating onto the door handles of vehicles. Also, police said five people, including three juveniles, were arrested after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit that ended in the recovery of loaded firearms.
Plus, more than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers remained on strike Monday as the open-ended walkout entered its fourth week, disrupting patient appointments, surgeries and treatments across California and Hawaii. The strike, which started Jan. 26, is an effort by one of the organization’s largest unions to improve wages and staffing conditions.
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Here are some of the stories you may have missed:
4 People, 2 Dogs Displaced By Bay Area House Fire
The residents safely evacuated from the two-story single family home and no injuries were reported, according to the San Jose Fire Departmen
5 Arrested, 3 Guns Seized After Bay Area Police Chase
Investigators later determined that three of the suspects were juveniles.
8 Displaced After Apartment Building Fire
Eight people were displaced and one person was hospitalized, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
Chinese New Year Celebration In San Francisco Will Take Place Even If It Rains
Tuesday is Chinese New Year, and despite rain forecast the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco plans to celebrate.
Bay Area Man Caught Masturbating Onto Vehicle Door Handles: Police
Officers who took the suspect into custody discovered he was on pre-trial release for four pending criminal cases, police said.
Body Of Missing UC Berkeley Student Found In Lake Anza
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian post-graduate student, had been last seen on Tuesday in the 1700 block of Dwight Way, according to police.
Dog Killed, 3 Injured In Bay Area House Fire
One firefighter and two residents of the home suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and officials said a dog died in the blaze.
‘Elderly’ Nanny Released 12 Hours After Being Seized By ICE Agents
A federal judge ordered the immediate release of the nanny who was taken into custody in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood.
Man Arrested In Campsite Shooting
The victim suffered three gunshot wounds to his lower body, which he received at a campsite along the San Lorenzo Riverbed, police said.
Officer Shot Burglar Who Had Been Fleeing Police: Authorities
Police released more information about Saturday’s officer-involved shooting later Sunday.
Train Crashes Into Vehicle Stopped On Tracks In Bay Area
The driver escaped before an oncoming train crashed into the vehicle, setting it on fire, police said.
A CA Photographer Is On A Quest To Photograph Hundreds Of Native Bees
Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss.
CA College-Athletes Plan Humanitarian Aid Across The Globe
Westmont College Women’s Soccer shows its heart, fundraising for a May, 2026 mission trip to Uganda and Kenya to support a women’s shelter.
Flu Cases Spreading At Very High Levels Across CA, Strain Capable Of Reinfections On The Rise
Many areas of California are experiencing high levels of flu activity, especially amongst children, according to health officials.
Here Are The Best Hotels In CA: US News Report
From the Waldorf Astoria to wine country chic, highly-touted hotels can be found all across the Golden State.
ICE Secretly Leases Space In Advance Of Minneapolis-Style CA Surge: Report
A Trump administration official told WIRED that California is “next” for the sort of ICE activity that has been seen in Minneapolis.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Rescinding $600M In Health Grants To CA And Democratic States
The Department of Health and Human Services said the grants are being terminated because they do not reflect CDC priorities.
Kaiser Strike Hits 4th Week As 31K Workers Demand Higher Park, Better Staffing
The strike, which started Jan. 26, is an effort by one of the organization’s largest unions to improve wages and staffing conditions.
Law To Combat CA’s Surging DUI Deaths Would Impact Drivers’ Ability To Buy Booze
A California law would flag repeat DUI drivers’ IDs to prevent them from buying alcohol.
This CA Eatery Among 2026 Restaurants Of The Year, National Publication Says
“This is not your usual best-of list, where food writers fly in for a whirlwind weekend of eating and drinking,” the publication said.
A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals Epstein’s reach into academia was deeper than previously known.
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