Huge Storm Arrives; Newsom's Assault Rifle Ban | 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 the Golden State's top stories, Northern California residents should batten down the hatches for a major winter storm that was expected to intensify Monday. Light rain and snow fell in Northern California on Sunday, giving residents a taste of what's to come.

"This is a pretty widespread event," said National Weather Service meteorologist Anna Wanless in Sacramento. "Most of California, if not all, will see some sort of rain and snow."

Read more about that here.

From Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration to make it easier for private citizens to sue manufacturers or other citizens who sell assault rifles to the reopening of Sequoia National Park's Giant Forest after it was closed for three months amid wildfire damage — here are some of the stories you missed over the weekend.

Sequoia National Park Reopens Giant Forest After Wildfire Damage

The park is reopening three months after a wildfire ripped through thousands of ancient trees near Giant Forest's famous redwood grove.

Newsom Vows To Ban Assault Guns Using Texas Abortion Ban Tactics

Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to ban assault rifles and ghosts guns by allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers who sell such weapons.

Fremont Police Search For Second Stabbing Suspect; One Detained

Police were searching for a suspect that was involved with a stabbing incident in Fremont.

Petaluma Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Narcotics Posession, DUI

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of evading officers while driving under the influence in possession of narcotics, police said.

'Atmospheric River' Storm To Drench NorCal

A powerful storm system was forecast to bring rain, intense winds and hazardous beach conditions to the Bay Area on Monday.

Atmospheric River Storm Shifts Course Toward Monterey County

The storm has shifted its course southward, bringing more stormy weather than previously expected to the Big Sur/Santa Lucia areas.

Police Investigate Occupied Home Invasion Burglary In Palo Alto

Police in Palo Alto are investigating an occupied home burglary that occurred Thursday.

Travel To Tahoe Not Advised Amid Incoming Storm

A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday in the Greater Lake Tahoe area as Sunday marks the start of a five-day storm.

Livermore Begins Planning Vision For 2045

Want to know what Livermore will look like by 2045? Consider getting involved in the city's General Plan update.

Milestone Reached In Construction Of San Mateo County Office Building

Redwood City officials said the five-story building is due to be completed by late 2023.

Windsurfers Rescued In SF Bay Near Crissy Field

Two windsurfers were rescued in San Francisco Bay off Crissy Field, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

Man Hospitalized After Major Hit And Run Crash In Concord

A man suffered major injuries after a hit and run collision in Concord early Saturday morning in what police described as a hit and run.

SF Warehouse Fire Contained With 'Significant' Damage

Firefighters have contained a three-alarm fire that broke out at the Air Dale Compressors Inc. warehouse in San Francisco's Bayview area.