Dangerous Sneaker Waves; CSU Strike; 43 Fake Cards: NorCal In Brief

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 a beach hazards statement was issued for the Bay Area coastline due to an increased risk of dangerous sneaker waves.

The National Weather Service said northwest-facing beaches are most at risk for sneaker waves beginning Monday afternoon as long period northwest swell moves through the coastal waters. The beach hazards statement will be in effect through late Monday night.

"Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches," NWS Bay Area forecasters wrote Sunday. "These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath."

The NWS also said that rain is expected to return to the region Tuesday night and persist at times through early Friday.

"Plan on wet roadways and slower commute times," NWS Bay Area said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

In other news, California's parole board rejected the release of a prison inmate convicted in a 1985 Bay Area murder.

A man is accused of spray painting red swastikas and racial slurs on a Bay Area bar.

A tip about a suspicious person using debit cards before sunrise at a Bay Area bank led to the arrest of a man with 43 fraudulent debit cards, police said.

Plus, thousands of California State University faculty are preparing to shut down their classes and strike for one day this week as labor negotiations have stalled.

The series of one-day rolling strikes will begin at Cal Poly Pomona on Monday, with San Francisco State following on Tuesday, Cal State LA on Wednesday and Sacramento State on Thursday. Some faculty from other campuses are expected to join their colleagues and not teach on those days.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Forecasters Warn Of Dangerous Sneaker Waves Along Bay Area Coastline

The National Weather Service advised the public to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Thousands Of CSU Faculty To Strike This Week

The series of one-day rolling strikes are planned at Cal Poly Pomona, San Francisco State, Cal State LA and Sacramento State.

SFUSD's Common Crafts Employees Plan To Strike

Employees who help maintain San Francisco's public schools plan a one-day strike to protest what they call unfair labor practices.

70-Year-Old Convicted Murderer Denied Parole

The Board of Parole Hearings decided that Vernon Bragg "continues to pose an unreasonable risk of harm to public safety," prosecutors said.

Man Caught With 43 Fake Debit Cards In Bay Area: Police

Antonio Kronidis was accused of identity theft, fraudulent use of an access card, grand theft and conspiracy, police said.

Bay Area Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence

Luis Gongorachavez, 29, is accused of breaking his partner's cellphone, hitting her and breaking her car stereo.

Bay Area Man Accused Of Spray Painting Swastikas, Racial Slurs

The Solano County Sheriff's Office said Brendan Moore of Fairfield admitted to defacing Thompson's Corner Saloon with hate speech.

33 Dead As Flu And RSV Infections Spike In CA

As RSV cases continue to climb, health officials believe activity around the virus may be hitting its peak soon.

2023 Places With The Lowest Cost of Living In California: New Report

No big cities made the list, but you may be surprised at the towns where you can buy a home for less than $200,000.