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Chance Of Rain | Dead Whale Washes Ashore | Former Cop Fatally Shot

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

Police seized more than 13.5 pounds of narcotics​ and made 13 arrests this week near United Nations Plaza and the San Francisco Public Library, according to the San Francisco Police Department​.
Police seized more than 13.5 pounds of narcotics​ and made 13 arrests this week near United Nations Plaza and the San Francisco Public Library, according to the San Francisco Police Department​. (San Francisco Police Department)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — As the weekend wraps up, 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 know that after one more day of warmth Monday, cooler weather is expected this week. More clouds, breezy winds and some drizzle are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

"Warm inland temperatures expected through today before cooler, unsettled weather returns Tuesday and continues through late week," NWS Bay Area forecasters wrote Monday. "Light rain chances for Thursday night and into Friday."

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In other news, a former Bay Area police officer working as a sheriff's deputy in Idaho was shot and killed by a suspect in Boise, authorities said. Deputy Tobin Bolter, 27, was shot after he pulled the suspect over on an outstanding warrant.

Five people who work as security staff at a Bay Area bar were arrested after allegedly beating a patron, police said. They were arrested on suspicion of battery causing serious bodily injury and criminal conspiracy.

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Police seized more than 13.5 pounds of narcotics and made 13 arrests this week near United Nations Plaza and the San Francisco Public Library, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The seizure was the latest operation that is part of the city's Drug Market Agency Coordination Center.

Plus, a dead whale washed ashore over the weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area. Wildlife officials said it is the first whale death this year in the Bay Area.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

2 Displaced After Bay Area House Fire

One resident suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Fremont Fire Department.

5 Security Staffers At Bay Area Bar Accused Of Attacking Patron

Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested after allegedly beating a patron, police said.

13 Arrested Near San Francisco Library, Over 13 Pounds Of Drugs Seized

Almost four pounds of narcotics were seized around the library, while the remaining nine were seized due to a search warrant, police said.

Bay Area Police Department Remembers Fallen Deputy

Tobin Bolter was working as a sheriff's deputy in Idaho when he was shot and killed by a suspect in Boise, according to authorities.

Dead Whale Washes Ashore In Bay Area

Wildlife officials said it is the first whale death this year in the Bay Area.

Person Shot In Bay Area

The victim is expected to survive, police said.

Former Bay Area Officer Fatally Shot In Idaho

A former Pleasant Hill police officer working as a sheriff's deputy in Idaho was shot and killed by a suspect in Boise, officials said.

Man Punched, Robbed At Knifepoint In Bay Area

The suspect punched the victim, brandished a knife and stole personal property from him, according to sheriff's officials.

Motorcyclist Killed In Solo Crash In Marin County

The motorcyclist collided with a fence and utility pole, according to the CHP.

RV Fire Extinguished After Spreading To Nearby Bay Area Cannabis Business

More than 60 firefighters responded to the fire at 40th Avenue and San Leandro Street in Oakland, officials said.

25 Best Independent Senior Living Homes In CA: U.S. News

Experts reviewed over 3,500 communities to find the best independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care.

Here's How CA Salaries Compare To Other U.S. States

California workers take home more than most of the country, but Golden State wages still manage to fall far short of the cost of living.

Huge Swaths Of Public Lands In California Newly Eyed For Conservation

It's anticipated that President Biden will make announcements in the coming days/weeks that could impact residents across the Golden State.

Showdown Over Crime Fighting Comes To California, Again

A proposal to gut Proposition 47 is likely to be on November's statewide ballot and it reflects a shifting tenor about criminal justice.

Some CA Renters Are Paying Less For Apartments Than A Year Ago: Report

It's not all doom and gloom in the CA rental market: One city saw rent prices drop nearly 5 percent in the last year.

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