Bird Influenza Surge In NorCal, Illegal Sideshows | NorCal In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know that one Bay Area wildlife hospital closed its museum doors amid a deadly illness affecting birds that is spreading across NorCal.

The virus, known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, is not a high risk to humans. It is, however, highly contagious and deadly amongst bird populations like raptors, corvids, vultures, waterfowl and pelagic birds.

From illegal car sideshows at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds to a “Jeopardy!” champion making an appearance at the Bay Area Book Festival, here are some of the Northern California stories you may have missed over the weekend:

Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Monterey County
The bat was found in the City of Seaside on July 27 and tested positive for rabies, the Monterey County Health Department announced.

Girl, 13, Hit By Bullet Fragment In San Leandro Shooting
Authorities were searching for the suspects responsible for a shooting that unfolded within a business and harmed a young girl on Friday.

'Jeopardy!' Champ Amy Schneider To Emcee At Bay Area Book Festival
The game show champion is the slated emcee for the festival's inaugural Literary Pub Trivia Night Tuesday.

Petaluma DUI Suspect Arrested After Reportedly Colliding With 4 Cars
A woman was arrested on suspicion of slamming into several cars and attempting to flee the scene, shedding clothing as she ran, police said.

3 Pets Dead In Petaluma House Fire Saturday
The resident of a burning single-story home in Petaluma was able to escape to safety Saturday, but three pets inside of the apartment died.

Wildlife Hospital Closes Museum Amid Deadly Bird Flu Surge In NorCal
The virus, called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, is highly contagious among bird populations like raptors, corvids, vultures and more.

Pacifica Police Investigate Burglary At Tobacco Retailer
Police said the suspects forced entry into the business through the front door and took an undisclosed amount of merchandise.

3,500 Backpacks Gifted To San Mateo Students In Need
Nearly 3,500 backpacks were distributed in San Mateo Saturday to local students from preschool to college.

SF Police Warn Public To Avoid South Van Ness And 16th Street
Authorities warned residents to avoid a particular area of San Francisco amid police activity.

Activists To Rally For Monkeypox Action At Capitol On Monday
Activists are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak during the rally.

1 Wounded In Shooting In Oakland's Laurel District
A man was wounded by gunshots on Wednesday morning on a main thoroughfare in the Bay Area.

Car Sideshows Leads To Multiple Arrests, Impounds In Santa Rosa
The illegal sideshows were initially reported from the Sonoma County fairgrounds and led to nine cars being impounded and multiple arrests.

Lawsuit Aims To Nix Vote Allowing Oakland A's Howard Terminal Project
Truckers, longshore workers and others opposed to a billion-dollar Oakland A's ballpark have filed a lawsuit.

UC Berkeley Closes People's Park To Prepare Housing Build
The park was shuttered early Wednesday morning to prepare for the construction of new housing.

Oakland Crash Near Hegenberger Road Leaves 1 Dead
The crash closed several lanes of Highway 880 southbound, police said.