Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms | K-9 Finds Meth In Dog Treat Boxes

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 forecasters expect periods of moderate to heavy rain with gusty winds on Monday. Thunderstorm chances are likely to increase in the afternoon into early evening, according to the National Weather Service.

"Impacts from rain, wind, and thunderstorms are anticipated," NWS Bay Area forecasters wrote Monday. "Showers linger into mid week before dry conditions return. Rain returns next weekend."

A flood watch is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday or portions of central and northern California. Forecasters said to expect periods of moderate to heavy rain, which could cause minor to moderate local flooding, as well as rapid rises along area rivers, streams, and creeks across the region.

A wind advisory is also in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday for the Bay Area and Central Coast.

In other news, police in San Francisco have stepped up their search for an at-risk 16-year-old girl.

Mizan Dadres-Oman is at-risk due to her age and a central auditory processing disorder that affects her logic and reasoning, police said. An Ebony Alert was issued in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

A 90-year-old man who had not been seen by neighbors for over a week was found dead in his pickup truck after an apparent crash into a Bay Area creek, authorities said.

A man was found shot near the Oakland Coliseum and later died, police said.

A person was found dead in a BMW engulfed in flames in the Bay Area, the California Highway Patrol said.

A police officer fired on a man wanted for assaulting a family member when he refused to drop knives, authorities said.

Plus, a deputy discovered 10 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in dog treat boxes during a Bay Area traffic stop, thanks to his K-9 partner.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Most Of NorCal Under Flood Watch Through Wednesday Morning

A wind advisory is also in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday for the Bay Area and Central Coast.

Police Step-Up Search For Missing At-Risk 16-Year-Old Girl

Mizan Dadres-Oman is at-risk due to her age and a central auditory processing disorder that affects her logic and reasoning.

At Least 1 Dead After Car Crashes Down Ravine In Bay Area

The coroner and animal control were both called to the site.

90-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Bay Area Creek In Overturned Truck

The man had been missing for over a week, and his neighbors had gone out to search for him around his property, authorities said.

Person Found Dead In BMW Engulfed In Flames In Bay Area

The identity of the person is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Police K-9 Finds Meth In Dog Biscuit Boxes In Bay Area

The deputy also found meth in a cat litter box.

Police Shoot At Armed Domestic Violence Suspect In Bay Area

A Santa Clara police officer fired on a man wanted for assaulting a family member when he refused to drop knives, authorities said.

Man Found Fatally Shot Near Oakland Coliseum

The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

8 Students Sue California College Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

San Joaquin Valley College hired an "unfit" instructor and then turned a blind eye when he harassed female students, the suit claims.

CA Proposition Aims To Tackle Homelessness; Some Worry It'll Worsen It

Voters will be asked to decide on Proposition 1, which would give the state more control over billions in mental health funding.

Thousands Of Californians Got A Shot At Better Careers Through This Program. Is It Working?

The state has spent roughly $370 million on these workforce programs, but the results are mixed.