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Body Found At Bottom Of Cliff | Drama In Gov's Race | Homeowner Fights Off Invader: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this weekend.

Eleven people were displaced after a kitchen fire sparked at an apartment complex Saturday in Mountain View.
Eleven people were displaced after a kitchen fire sparked at an apartment complex Saturday in Mountain View. (Courtesy of the City of Mountain View Fire Department)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As we head into the new work 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 gusty winds and warmer temperatures later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Scattered rain showers with isolated thunderstorms will linger into midday on Monday," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Sunday. "Gusty winds, especially at higher elevations Wednesday through Friday. A gradual warming and drying trend returns through the remainder of extended forecast."

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In other news, a body was found at the bottom of a steep cliff; a report of an armed person prompted a shelter in place order; a fire in an apartment building displaced 11 residents; a teen was killed and four more were severely injured in a deadly DUI crash; and a viral video showed a Bay Area homeowner fighting off a home invader.

Also, after three years of unprecedented closures that devastated California's fishing industry, commercial salmon fishing is poised to reopen this spring.

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Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, announced Sunday he was suspending his campaign for California governor amid multiple allegations of criminal wrongdoing.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Teen Killed, 4 More Severely Injured In DUI Crash: Novato Police

The 17-year-old driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol, police said.

5 Charged With Murder In Deadly Northern California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

A sheriff's department lieutenant is among eight people who face charges in the case, including murder and conspiracy.

Trader Joe's Expansion To Include New Stores In California

Trader Joe's plans to open two new stores in California as a part of the company's growing nationwide expansion.

11 Displaced By Bay Area Apartment Fire

Six adults and five children were displaced by damage from the fire, smoke and water, according to the fire department.

Bicyclist Killed Riding Near North Bay Trail

The bicyclist suffered fatal injuries after being ejected from their bike.

10 CA Must-See Stops To Get Your Kicks On Route 66 As Its 100th Anniversary Approaches

From the Wagon Wheel to the Santa Monica Pier, California is ready for the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road.

Crews Respond To Report Of Commercial Chemical Release

A hazardous materials unit was dispatched to the scene.

Man's Body Found At Bottom Of Cliff Near Beach

Firefighters assisted in recovering the body from the rocks near the ocean waterline.

Police Find Drugs In Felon's Show, Stolen Gun In Home

When the motorist grew irate and refused to step out of the vehicle, he was arrested for disobeying a lawful order, police said.

Report Of Person Armed With Firearm Prompts Shelter In Place Order

The case remained under investigation as of Sunday, police said.

State Republicans Fail To Endorse Candidate For Governor

Delegates meeting at the California Republican Party Spring Convention in San Diego failed to endorse a candidate for governor.

Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old Woman

He was considered armed and dangerous.

Viral Video Shows Homeowner Fighting Off Home Invasion

The video depicts a resident using a shovel to battle the intruder before police arrived.

Attorney For Man Repeatedly Shot By ICE In CA Says His Client Is Not Under Arrest

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez has undergone three surgeries for multiple gunshot wounds.

CA Highways Among Worst In The Nation, Study Finds

The study looked at 13 categories, including cost-effectiveness, spending, pavement conditions, fatalities, and traffic congestion.

CalMatters: California Salmon Fishing Poised To Finally Reopen. Can The Industry Recover?

Regulators at the interstate Pacific Fishery Management Council will strictly constrain fishing dates and impose harvest limits.

Comet, Meteor Shower To Dazzle In CA Sky In April: When To Look

Grab a sleeping bag and look to the skies this April, NASA suggests. Mercury, the moon, and meteors will put on a show.

'I Am Thinking About It,' Kamala Harris Says Of 2028 Presidential Bid

Harris, the nation's first Black female vice president and the Democrats' presidential nominee in 2024, told a crowd she might run again.

Meteorologists Sound Alarm On 'Worst El Nino In 140 Years'

A rare cluster of tropical cyclones points to signs that El Niño could be emerging and may set records.

Swalwell Suspends Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allgations

His announcement comes just hours after officials said they were investigating him for possibly hiring a worker in the country illegally.

The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Joint For Pizza Is This Hidden CA Gem

Blink and you might miss it, but an unassuming spot in SoCal has some of the state's best pizza, according to The Takeout.

Some Of The Biggest Bets In US Are Being Made By California Lottery Players

New data shows players in California spend far more on lottery tickets than those in other states do.

When Hummingbirds Return To CA And What To Do To Attract Them

About 15 hummingbird species regularly appear in the United States, according to the Fish & Wildlife Service.

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