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Smoke Affects Air Quality | Tropical Milkweed Banned: NorCal In Brief
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.
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 violent crime and homicide rates shot up again in 2021, adding fuel to an argument that California is fraught with crime as the state's top Democrats head into another election season.
In other news, smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to extend an air quality advisory for Monday. Also, agriculture officials in Marin County banned the sale of non-native tropical milkweed because it can harm Monarch butterflies, which are endangered.
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From an air quality advisory to a ban on non-native tropical milkweed, here are some of the Northern California stories you may have missed this weekend.
CA Homicides And Violent Crime Spiked In 2021, State Report Shows
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Amid rising tensions over rampant crime, the Golden State reported an uptick in violent crime and homicides again last year.
An earthquake struck near Alum Rock in San Jose.
Wildfire Smoke Extends Air Quality Advisory Through Monday In Bay Area
Smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon prompted air district officials to extend an air quality advisory for Monday.
16-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed In San Jose
The boy's identity will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after notifying next of kin.
2 Armed Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested in Palo Alto
The two suspects were identified as Tommy Miller of South San Francisco and Nino Fiapoto of San Francisco.
2nd Shooter Arrested In Bay Area 24 Hour Fitness Homicide
A second man is facing murder charges for the fatal shooting of a man at a Brentwood gym earlier this month.
Crews Stop Vegetation Fire In Vacaville
Firefighters remained on the scene to perform mop up duty.
The shooting happened on Sycamore Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
No Arrests In DUI Checkpoint In Concord
Officers contacted 314 vehicles in a Concord DUI checkpoint.
Police Search For Prowling Suspects In Pacifica Neighborhood
Three suspects were said to have been going through people's backyards in the Westview neighborhood.
San Mateo Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Stalking Ex-Girlfriend
A 41-year-old Brisbane man reportedly threatened to shoot her and anyone in her home, police said.
Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder In Menlo Park
Sosefo Ahofono, 19, was booked into San Mateo County Jail on one count of attempted murder.
Tropical Milkweed Banned For Potential Harm To Monarchs In Marin County
Agriculture officials in Marin County banned the sale of non-native tropical milkweed this week.
Union City Man Hospitalized After Shooting
A 28-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting at a hospital.
Vandalized Contra Costa Schools Get $94K Donation To Help Cover Costs
Five elementary schools and a charter school were vandalized in the West Contra Costa County Unified School District over the summer.
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