UC Berkeley Rifle Robbery; Bart Schedule Changes | 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 Northern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know Governor Gavin Newsom declared Sunday, Sept. 11 as Patriot Day in California, to remember the 9/11 attacks that occurred 21 years ago.

Newsom ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff to pay respects to the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the service members "who answered our nation's call in the aftermath of the attacks," said Newsom in the proclamation.

"We will never forget their sacrifices to protect our cherished freedoms and way of life," Newsom wrote.

Read more about that here.

From an assault rifle robbery at University of California, Berkeley to BART decreasing wait times for residents, here are the NorCal stories you may have missed this weekend:

Young Mother Beheaded In NorCal; Local Leaders Express Condolences
Community members and local elected officials mourned a 27-year-old California mother who was brutally murdered this week.

NorCal Festival Celebrates Greek Traditions For 63rd Year
The California church has been celebrating and promoting Greek customs and traditions since 1959.

Petaluma Police Arrest Suspect With Ghost Gun, 267 Grams Of Marijuana
A cleaning staff at a motel called police after they stumbled upon a handgun and a large amount of marijuana.

Three Shootings Shake Stockton On Saturday
One man was found fatally shot inside a Stockton motel room Saturday while two other separate shootings left two injured the same day.

Wildfire Smoke Spurs Extension Of Bay Area Air Quality Advisory
Smoke from wildfires across the western states has hampered air quality across the Bay Area, sparking concerns about air quality.

Cotati Becomes 1st In Sonoma County To Get Electric Cop Car
The city bought a new electric police patrol car, the first fully-equipped electric police cruiser being put into service in the county.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares Sept. 11 As 'Patriot Day' In CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Sunday as Patriot Day in California, to remember the 9/11 attacks that occurred 21 years ago.

San Jose Police Investigate Shooting That Severely Injured Man
A shooting in San Jose left one man with life threatening injures on Friday afternoon.

Video Shows CA Educator Pushing Special Needs Student: Report
A former principal of a California school is facing charges of cruelty after video footage showed him pushing a student to the ground.

2 Guns Stolen From CA Congresswoman's Home
A Los Angeles Home belonging to Rep. Karen Bass was reportedly burglarized on Saturday evening.

Firefighters Contain Blaze Near UC Santa Cruz
Firefighters stopped forward progress on a fire north of University of California Sunday.

Help Clean The Oakland Estuary During Community Clean-Up Event
Residents are invited to do their part in protecting the Oakland Estuary in a clean up event next Saturday.

BART Decreases Wait Times For Riders Across Bay Area
In an effort to meet the riding demand of commuters using public transit, Caltrain will run a new schedule next Monday.

Free Opera In Golden Gate Park Sunday To Celebrate San Francisco Opera
Residents can enjoy free opera in Golden Gate Park Sunday to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of San Francisco Opera.

AR-15 Rifle Used In Attempted Robbery On UC Berkeley Campus
An AR-15 assault rifle was allegedly used to rob a person of their backpack and laptop early Sunday morning near the U.C. Berkeley campus.