Train Crash; Laser Rainbow; Citizen's Arrest | NorCal In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As the weekend wrapped up, we 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, you should know the West Coast is experiencing some unusually low tides this summer, and this week is another good one to check out the tide pools during low tide from Tuesday to Saturday. Find your tide schedules here.

Golden Staters should also know that thousands of Californians across the state hit the streets over the weekend to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s bombshell ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. Most demonstrations were peaceful, but some were violent. Police were caught on camera shoving "Full House" star Jodie Sweetin to the ground, and a protester was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and accused of throwing a makeshift flamethrower at officers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed AB 1666 that would protect women and clinicians who assist with abortions. The bill would shield patients and doctors from civil liability.

“With today’s Supreme Court decision to endanger the health and safety of millions of women across the country, California must do everything it can to protect the fundamental rights of all women – in California and beyond,” Newsom said.

From brush fires to a fatal train crash to rainbow laser beams to the hunt for a sexual assault suspect — here are some of the Northern California stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Rainbow Laser Beams Illuminate San Francisco For Pride Weekend

A 4.1-mile-long laser beam rainbow flag stretched from the Ferry Building and shot horizontally above Market Street.

Sexual Assault Suspect At Large In San Francisco, Police Warn

Police were looking for a man suspected of attacking a woman on the street in the Cayuga Terrace area. He may have injuries on his hands.

3 Killed, 2 Hurt In Train Crash In Brentwood

The train crossing is the site of frequent crashes, according to a Contra Costa County fire official.

Golden State Takes A Beating In Best And Worst-Run City Ranking

No California cities made the top 20 list of the best-run large cities in the nation, but several landed on the worst-run list.

Brush Fire Forces Evacuations In Albany

Firefighters from multiple fire departments mounted an aggressive effort to battle a brush fire in Albany Sunday afternoon.

Oakland Man Shot To Death Early Saturday

A man was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning.

Fatal Moraga Crash Closes Roadway

Police asked the public to use alternate routes.

SF Police Seeks Public's Assistance In Locating Sexual Assault Suspect

Police in San Francisco sought help to find a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman.

Vegetation Fire At Hamilton Parkway Prompts Road Closures In Novato

A fire broke out behind Hamilton Skatepark in Novato Sunday.

Sexual Battery, Robbery Suspect At Large In San Mateo County

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office asked for help identifying a man who groped a woman and took her phone early Sunday morning.

Jogger Makes Hate Crime Citizen's Arrest In Mountain View

A jogger in Mountain View claimed another man attempted to hit him and called him a homophobic slur.

Crews Douse Vegetation Fire By Bayshore Boulevard

Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and flames in a vegetation area behind a gate in the Brisbane area Sunday.

4th Of July Fireworks Can Trigger PTSD In California Military Veterans

California has the most veterans in the nation, and Golden State residents were encouraged to be considerate of them this 4th of July.

Brush Fire In Livermore Held to 20 Acres

Firefighters battled overnight to stop the forward progress of a brush fire burning in the Altamont area.

Santa Cruz Wildfire Reaches 50% Containment

Access to what firefighters called the Rock Fire has been difficult because it is burning in an oak and pine forest, crews said.