Sword Wielding Man Arrested, CA Budget Proposal | NorCal In Brief

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16 May, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into Northern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that Gov. Gavin Newsom just unveiled scores of new spending proposals, many of which could help Californians who were severely impacted by the pandemic. The proposed spending includes an ambitious $100 billion pandemic relief package made possible by a striking $267.8 billion budget. If these plans are approved by the Legislature, millions of lower-income Californians could have their back-rent and utilities paid — and even have their parking tickets wiped out. Read more about what Newsom proposed here. What's more, a report published this weekend by the Legislative Analyst's Office warns California lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to the state's most vulnerable communities. Rural, low-income Latino communities across the state were hardest hit by the last drought and could see drinking water shortages again this year as extreme drought worsens across the Golden State, the report detailed. Read more about that report here. From the arrest of a man who threatened a family member with a sword to two homicides that unfolded in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood on Saturday — here are the top stories in and around Northern California that you might have missed this weekend. SF District Attorney Outraged At 2 Potrero Hill Homicides The city's District Attorney took to Twitter hours after two homicides Saturday in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. Petaluma Man With Sword Arrested After Standoff A CA man is facing assault and weapons offenses in connection with strangling a family member and threatening her with a sword. Fire Crews Control 10-Acre Grass Fire In South San Jose The blaze didn't threaten any structures and no injuries were reported. CA Drought To Hit Rural Latino Communities Hardest The Legislative Analyst's Office warns CA lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to vulnerable communities. 1 Dead in Cupertino Vehicle Crash Involving Suspected DUI Driver A woman was killed and a man was hospitalized with major injuries in a crash Saturday night in Cupertino. SF Judge Denies Request To Bar Drug Dealers From Tenderloin A San Francisco judge denied a request that would have barred four alleged drug dealers from the city's Tenderloin area. Vaccinating Kids Against Coronavirus: Patch Readers Weigh In Children ages 12 to 15 are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in CA, but not every parent is racing to get their child inoculated. Shooting In San Francisco Leaves 1 Dead A man was shot and killed in the San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood on Saturday morning, police said. SF Office Janitors Vote On Wage Increases, Labor Protections Janitors who clean San Francisco office buildings are voting Saturday on a tentative agreement including wage increases and more. SF District Attorney Holds Summit To Address Anti-AAPI Violence District Attorney Chesa Boudin hosted a virtual summit on Friday highlighting the rash of violence and racism against the AAPI community. San Mateo County Leaders Gather For 'Communities United' Rally Leaders were set to rally and advocate for marginalized communities and a more safe and inclusive society in San Mateo on Saturday. Fremont Police Link Suspect In Sexual Assault In Front Yard A man arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 67-year-old woman Thursday morning was involved in two additional assaults. Petaluma Police Arrest Man In Connection With Stolen Vehicle A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and violation of probation, according to the Petaluma Police Department. Another French Bulldog Stolen At Gunpoint In CA, Suspect Arrested A French bulldog puppy was snatched from its owner at gunpoint in Culver City earlier this week. A suspect was arrested Saturday. Concord Man Convicted In Firebombing Scheme A jury convicted a Concord man who schemed to firebomb the properties of several people on his "enemies list," officials said. Newsom's Relief Package Could Pay Rent, Parking Tickets For Some Gov. Newsom announced plans to shower Californians with relief money as he battles an intensifying recall election. What to know. California Coronavirus Data As Of Sunday 3,664,909 confirmed cases to date.1,370 newly recorded confirmed cases Saturday.1.0% is the 7-day positivity rate. 63,170,722 tests conducted in California.61,499 COVID-19 deaths have been reported since the start of the pandemic.34,377,697 vaccine doses statewide.