Miracle Baby; Newsom's Competitors; Gas Prices NorCal In Brief

SAN LEANDRO, 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, NorCal residents should know that while gas prices are continuing to creep up, prices made their smallest increase in weeks on Sunday. But Bay Area drivers were still paying more for gas than anywhere else in the nation.

On Sunday the average price for gasoline in the Bay Area was $5.79 and the state average was $5.74, according to AAA. Read more here.

Also, the deadline for gubernatorial candidates to file their bid for Gov. Gavin Newsom's seat passed on Friday. None of the Republicans who attempted to unseat him in the gubernatorial recall election appeared in the unofficial lineup for the November election.

Read more about Newsom's seemingly simple path to securing a second term in November's election.

From a premature baby who weighed only one pound, four ounces at birth who got to go home to a search launched for a man after his girlfriend's missing child was possibly found dead in his home — here are some of the stories you might have missed.

'Miracle' San Leandro Baby Weighing 1 Pound, 4 Ounces Goes Home

Valentina Alvarado, a premature baby who weighed only one pound, four ounces at birth, has not only survived but was able to go home.

Man Sought After Hayward Child's Body Possibly Found In CA Home

Authorities launched a manhunt after a child was found dead inside a central California home.

USF Baseball Coach Fired Amid Sexual Culture Scandal

The University of San Francisco fired head coach Nino Giarratano on Sunday after a lawsuit alleging a culture of abuse in the program.

971 Petaluma Drivers Screened For DUI; 9 Cited

The Petaluma Police Department said Sunday it cited nine motorists during a Saturday night checkpoint.

North Bay Cities See Light Rainfall

Several North Bay cities picked up 0.2 to 0.3 inches of rain Saturday night into Sunday morning. See rain totals.

Livermore I-580 Lanes Closed After Person Ejected From Vehicle

The crash, reported at 12:55 p.m., occurred when a BMW crossed all lanes and struck an embankment, according to witnesses.

CA Settles Case Against Senior Care Facility For $3.5 Million

As part of the settlement, Brookdale will be required to stop engaging in the illegal practices alleged in the complaint.

San Mateo Police Ask For Help In Finding Carjacking Suspect

Police are asking for help finding a man who carjacked a woman while fleeing from officers in San Mateo Thursday.

Power Outage Halts Richmond-Millbrae BART

Shuttles are being run from the SFO station to Millbrae where riders can transfer to the Yellow Line (Antioch-SFO).

Bay Area Police Arrest Pair Wanted For Pursuit, Drug Possession

American Canyon police have arrested two individuals wanted for a "plethora" of misdemeanors and felonies, as well as warrants.

Man In San Anselmo Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Endangerment

A man was arrested on suspicion of battery, child endangerment, resisting arrest, battery on police officers and for outstanding warrants.

170+ Californians Accused Of Purchasing Alcohol For Minors

In the latest statewide underage drinking sweep conducted by Alcoholic Beverage Control agents, more than 170 people were cited.

CA Average Gas Price Sees Small Rise; Relief Could Be Coming

The average price for gasoline in California on Sunday made its smallest increase in weeks.

Petaluma Police Investigate Report Of Airsoft Gun Assault On Teen

Investigators were searching for the suspect in a drive-by airsoft shooting that caused minor injury.

Kevin Faulconer Says He Won't Run For CA Governor Again

The former San Diego mayor was among the dozens of Republicans who ran for Newsom's seat in the 2021 recall election.