Trove Of Explosives Found | Ride-Sharing Serial Rapist | Rainy Weather: NorCal In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As we head into the new work week, 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 expect cooler temperatures and rain this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Cooler into the work week," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Sunday. "Beneficial rain arrives in the mid week and lasts into the weekend. Slight chances for storms Thursday and Friday."

In other news, a man who posed as a ride-hailing driver faces more than 100 years to life in prison for a string of rapes; a motorist accused of hitting a 10-year-old pedestrian was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol; a woman was killed and a man was injured in a deadly duplex fire; a woman died after being found shot outside a home; and bomb experts removed explosives from a Bay Area residence.

Plus, President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. Trump announced his endorsement of the former Fox News host on social media Sunday night.

Hilton is one of two Republican candidates running in this year's race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Residential Duplex Fire In North Bay

The Red Cross was helping find accommodations for at least two other residents who were displaced.

Bogus Ride-Hailing Driver Faces 100 Years To Life In Prison In String Of Rapes

Orlando Vilchez Lazo, 44, was convicted by a jury on 11 felonies.

Bomb Squad Called After Explosives Found In Search Of Bay Area Home

Bomb experts removed explosives from the home of a San Bruno man suspected of selling drugs and illegal firearms, police said.

DUI Hit-And-Run Driver Accused Of Hitting 10-Year-Old Pedestrian Arrested

Witnesses provided the fleeing vehicle's license plate to police, who traced it to the address of the registered owner.

Fire Burns 5th Floor Of Residential Building In San Francisco Civic Center

The fire was contained to one room.

Police Investigate Shooting In San Francisco Neighborhood

The shooting was reported close to the campus of San Francisco State University.

Woman Dies After Being Found Shot In Vallejo Neighborhood

The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, police said.

4 CA Counties Among Nation’s Biggest Population Losers. Here's Why

New U.S. Census estimates show which California cities are losing residents — and which ones are gaining population.

21 CA Employers Make Fortune's Best Companies To Work For 2026 List

This year's rankings were based on feedback from more than 1.3 million employees nationwide.

CA Going Red Not So Far-Fetched Now: Messy Governor's Race Raises Democratic Fears Loss

Voting begins about a month, and Democrats could get locked out of the governor's race in the general election with down-ballot impacts.

CA Woman Returns Home After Trump Administration Deported Her To Mexico

A judge ordered the return of a “Dreamer" who had been living in California for decades when agents arrested her at an immigration hearing.

Californians Who Move Away Are Finding The Grass Really Is Greener, New UC Study Finds

The increasing cost of living has continued to force people out of California. But how are Californians faring in other states?

One-Quarter Of New UC Students Transfer From Community Colleges: Report

About 36,000 students attending community colleges applied to transfer to a UC school in 2025.

Popular Fashion Apparel Chain To Shut 25 Stores In 2026

The company reported an increase in net sales year-over-year, despite the announcement of expected closures.

Trader Joe's Expansion To Include New Stores In California This Year

Trader Joe's plans to open two new stores in California as a part of the company's growing nationwide expansion.