Chilly Storm Front On Tap | CA Rapidly Reopens | NorCal In Brief

Walnut Creek CA

14 March, 2021

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WALNUT CREEK, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into Northern California's top stories, residents should get those umbrellas and raincoats ready because rain is in the forecast for Monday morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting a cold front for Northern California which is expected to bring moderate rainfall and thunderstorms to the Bay Area Monday. Also, 13 counties — 10 in Northern and Central California — moved under the less restrictive red coronavirus tier on the state's reopening blueprint on Sunday after the state hit a key vaccination equity metric on Friday. Thirteen more counties are expected to move into the red tier on Wednesday. From a man who is facing homicide charges in the death of an elderly Asian Man to vaccination eligibility widening across the Bay Area on Monday — here are the top Northern California stories you might have missed this weekend. Math, Music And A Pie In The Face Mark SF Exploratorium's Pi Day The San Francisco science museum started its Pi Day event in 1988 and held it online this year due to COVID-19. Man Faces Homicide Charge In Death Of Bay Area Asian Man A man who was charged in connection to the murder of a 75-year-old Asian man has a history of victimizing elderly Asian people, police said. Petaluma Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Robbery, Vehicle Theft Police arrested a Petaluma man in connection with a theft of car keys and a vehicle late Friday night. Transit Workers In Santa Clara Co. Will Be Up For Vaccines Next Transit workers, along with those with at least one severe health condition represent the next batch of eligible inoculations March 15. Downtown Walnut Creek Abuzz As Contra Costa County Moves Into Red Tier Contra Costa residents joined others in the San Francisco Bay Area Sunday, now able to enjoy indoor meals and other new freedoms. San Francisco Expands Vaccine Eligibility To Include HIV, Deafness, Disabilities SF is going beyond the state's eligibility rules to cover developmental, medical, physical, sensory or behavioral health disabilities.Children's Fairyland Reopening | St. Paddy's Day: Saturday SmilesBay Area city among happiest in America; S.F. Museum of Modern Art reopens; find local 'Pi Day' deals and other nice NorCal news. Luminous Day In Bodega Bay: CA Photo Of The Week We'd love to feature your photos on Patch! CVS Adds 119 More Coronavirus Vaccine Sites In California Eligible Californians can now make an appointment to get their coronavirus vaccine at a participating CVS Pharmacy. Danville Officer Placed On Paid Leave After Shooting Man A Danville police officer reportedly fired his gun at a man who pulled a knife on the officer. Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions: What's Opening In CA This Week Most Californians will once again be able to watch a movie at a theater and dine indoors as 13 counties were set to reopen Sunday. Wet, Chilly Storm Front Ready To Roll Into San Francisco Bay Area Monday morning, residents living in the higher elevations of the Bay Area will be waking up to a blanket of snow in their yards. East Bay Student Filmmakers Bring Home C-Span Documentary Awards Tri-Valley students filmmakers won big this week at C-SPAN's national 2021 StudentCam competition. 3 Arrested In Cotati After Search Turns Up Drugs, Stolen Items Three people were arrested after attempting to flee an officer who found drugs and large amounts of suspected stolen merchandise in a car. Podcast: California's Never-Ending Housing Crisis Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged the loss of life from COVID-19 while touting his achievements during a State of the State speech. Hours Adjusted At Muir Woods National Monument The park is now open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while hours of the Muir Woods Trading Company Cafe are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brisk Temperatures, Rain And Snow Expected On Bay Area Peaks A cold weather system will bring chilly temperatures, rain and possible snow to peaks around the Bay Area.