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, dry and slightly warmer weather is expected through midweek, with rain possible later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.
"Slightly warmer and dry weather through the midweek," National Weather San Francisco forecasters wrote Monday. "Coastal flooding due to high tides through Friday. Hazardous beach conditions through Monday. Unsettled weather returns by late week and into the upcoming weekend."
In other news, the Coast Guard searched for a woman swept out to sea; two people were rescued after a vehicle plunged down a cliff; and a woman was arrested after allegedly whipping her dog and threatening to stab it.
Also, 11 people were cited for illegally catching nearly 100 Dungeness crabs; nine suspects were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries; and three people were arrested after a shooting near a high school left one person injured.
Plus, new research found that tiny particles of plastic were falling from the sky during snowstorms in California's Sierra Nevada, even in remote mountain areas far from human activity.
Here are some of the stories you may have missed:
2 Rescued After Vehicle Plunges Down Cliffside In Santa Cruz County
The vehicle went off a cliffside on Eureka Canyon Road, in Corralitos, north of the city of Watsonville, according to Cal Fire.
3 Arrested After Shooting Near High School Injures 1
A man and two teens were arrested.
4 Arrested In Armed Robbery At San Jose Hotel, 3 Suspects At Large
One suspect reportedly displayed a firearm, while two victims were assaulted, authorities said.
9 Arrested In Connection To Commercial And Vehicle Burglaries
Investigators said suspects drove vehicles through the businesses to force entry, stole various items and fled before officers arrived.
11 Cited For Illegally Taking Nearly 100 Dungeness Crabs In San Mateo County
Wildlife officers seized 95 Dungeness crabs as evidence before returning them to the ocean, state officials said.
Bay Area Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Sex Trafficking
Gustavo Lopez-Beltran, 23, was arrested on suspicion of online exploitation and human trafficking.
Coast Guard Searches For Woman Swept Out To Sea At Santa Cruz County Beach
Ennah Park, 24, was last seen at Panther State Beach, which is about 9 miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Setting Fire At Country Club
The fire was extinguished by firefighters, who informed deputies that they believed the fire was set on purpose.
Police discovered a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound and he was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Woman Accused Of Whipping, Threatening To Stab Dog In Sonoma County
A Sebastopol woman was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, police said.
Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson As Police Investigate 2 Fires
Police arrested Antinazia Valerio, 34, on suspicion of arson.
19 Of America's 100 Best Restaurants Are In CA, According To This List
California dominated OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026.
CA Pizzeria Lands On Nationwide List Of Best Pizza Shops
The restaurant was founded by a 13-time World Pizza Champion.
CA Snowflakes Filled With Microplastic: Why It's Happening And What It Means For Our Water Supply
The snowpack can eventually become part of California's water supply, which is why researchers say the findings matter.
Commuters Who Drove Through CA Coastal Flood Zones Urged To Get Cars Checked
Salt water can pose serious damage to your vehicle, ranging from corrosion to electric vehicle fires, according to AAA.
'Mercy For The Wolves': Newsom Spares Death Row, Igniting Outrage Across CA
Polly Klaas' father condemns clemency decision as California's highest court faces reviews of death row cases.
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