Fire Engulfs Port; 32-Hour Work Week | 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 the state's legislature is weighing a bill that would shake up the work week for hundreds of thousands of workers.

AB 2932 would nix the traditional 40-hour work week and be reduced to 32 hours for companies with more than 500 employees. The workweek would shift likely to four eight-hour days. Employees working longer than four days would be owed overtime pay.

The legislation, authored by Assembly Members Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Evan Low (D-San Jose), is similar to a federal bill introduced by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside). Takano is working to change the Fair Labor Standards Act.

"After a nearly two-year-long pandemic that forced millions of people to explore remote work options, it's safe to say that we can't — and shouldn't — simply go back to normal, because normal wasn't working," Takano wrote in a statement late last year. "People were spending more time at work, less time with loved ones, their health and well-being was worsening, and all the while, their pay has remained stagnant."

Read more about the bill here.

From a four-alarm fire that burned beneath a commercial pier for nearly 24 hours, to a 564-foot container ship that lost engine power and drifted off the coast, here are some of the stories you may have missed over the weekend.

CA Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week: What To Know

California could become the first state to reduce its workweek from 40 to 32 hours for a large chunk of workers.

Benicia Port Fire Extinguished; Water Clean-Up Efforts Underway

The four-alarm fire burned beneath a commercial pier for nearly 24 hours at Benicia Port.

Container Ship With Crew Of 21 Aboard Remains Adrift Off Point Reyes

No one on board has been injured, but rescuing the ship is a priority as it's carrying approximately 39,000 gallons of fuel.

NorCal Dog Owners Urged To Protect Pets From This Deadly Disease

Dog owners were warned to keep pets away from salmon, steelhead, trout and other freshwater fish that can pass along a deadly disease.

High Surf Advisory For San Francisco Coastline: NWS

Strong offshore winds are driving swells that have the potential of producing waves between 18 and 22 feet.

2 Bodies Found In Vehicle In Marin County, Officials Say

The California Highway Patrol and Marin County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene.

5 Shot In Separate Shootings In Oakland

All five were reported in stable condition at local hospitals, police said.

Ukrainian Flag Torn Down, Defecated On In Palo Alto: Police

The flag was damaged in someone's front yard, police said. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

Man Shot Multiple Times In Emeryville

Witnesses reported seeing a group of people involved in a heated argument before the shots were fired.

Fire Under Control At South San Jose Home Depot

The large plume of smoke from the fire could be seen for miles all around the Santa Clara Valley.

Marin County To Open Residential Treatment Facility

The new adult residential treatment facility will be the first licensed treatment center of its kind in Marin County.

Fremont Police Search For Walmart Burglary, Arson Fire Suspect

Police were asking for the public's help in finding two suspects responsible for a burglary and an arson fire at a local Walmart.

Huge Fire Erupts At Benicia Port, Some Evacuate

Crews continued to battle a massive fire that ignited on Saturday at a dock in Benicia.

I-80 Reopens After Brush Fire Stalls Traffic In Hercules

The far right lane of Interstate 80 is closed at the east end of the Carquinez Bridge due to a brush fire, officials said.

564-Foot Container Ship Adrift 7 Miles Off Point Reyes Friday

A large containership went adrift in Northern California Friday, triggering a Coast Guard rescue operation.

SF Port, Research Center Launches Seawall Pilot Project

The Living Seawall Pilot will span at least two years and will test the use of textured tiles along portions of the Embarcadero Seawall.

SF City Announces Financial Recovery Grants For Small Businesses

The series of grants will provide funding to allow small businesses to make storefront and accessibility improvements.