SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As we head into the new week, we’ve rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.
But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, residents should expect warmer, drier weather conditions to begin Monday.
“Pleasant weather this the week,” NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Monday. “Light offshore wind and low relative humidity Tuesday through Wednesday.”
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In other news, almost 1,200 grams of narcotics and more than $6,000 in cash was seized from a home in an investigation into drug trafficking; a person was critically wounded in a shooting at a beach boardwalk; police were investigating an attempted home invasion robbery; and two at-risk, missing 12-year-olds were found after the children were involved in two hit-and-run crashes, police said.
Three SuperLotto Plus tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, were sold in Burbank, Escondido and Santa Cruz, the California Lottery announced.
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Plus, with the general election around the corner, the federal government announced that it will monitor five polling jurisdictions across California. The U.S. Department of Justice said it is doing so to ensure transparency, ballot security and compliance with federal law.
Here are some of the stories you may have missed:
12K Grams Of Drugs, $6K In Cash Seized From Oakland Drug House
Although arrests have been made, the investigation remains open and active.
Another Elderly Victim Scammed Out Of Jewelry By Woman Who Uses Fake Jewelry To Disorient Victims
The victim pushed the woman away, who got back in the car and drove away. The victim then noticed that her necklace had been taken.
Attempted Home Invasion Robbery Under Investigation In Union City
The suspects are described as four males wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and face masks. At least two of them were armed with handguns.
Earthquake Rattles East Bay Sunday Morning: USGS
People reported feeling the quake across the area.
Police Operation Heads Off 4 Organized Retail Thefts, Brings Arrests
Officers working with stores headed off four organized retail thefts in progress and arrested five suspects, police said.
Police Search For Man Who Exposed Himself To Teen Girl In Palo Alto
She walked away and later contacted the police.
The adult victim was shot near Beach Street and Riverside Avenue, where the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located.
12 CA Cities Rank Among The Top 50 Safest In America: Report
WalletHub compared 182 cities across three key dimensions: home and community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety.
‘A Problem We’ve Never Seen Before.’ CA Goes On Offense Against ‘Ankle Biters’
The effort is a part of an expansive program aimed at lowering mosquito populations and the spread of new diseases across California.
Feds To Monitor 5 CA Polling Sites Ahead Of Nov. 4 Election
The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to monitor six voting jurisdictions ahead of the general election. What to know.
Home And Auto Insurance Rates Skyrocket In CA: What’s The Response?
The financial burden of home and auto insurance premiums has ignited public outcry.
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In CA In 2025
Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year in California.
Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In CA
Earlier this year, the Trump administration blocked student loan forgiveness under certain income-driven repayment plans.
Up To $1,175 In Free Scholarship Money Awaits Each California Baby
State and federal programs offer free money to youngsters and incentivize parents to grow college dollars through nice tax breaks.
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