Oldest U.S. Chimp Dies; CA Gun Ban Overturned | NorCal In Brief

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06 June, 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 a federal judge overturned California's 32-year ban on assault weapons. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez drew vitriol from gun control advocates and Gov. Gavin Newsom after the judge compared an AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife. "...the fact that this judge compared the AR-15 — a weapon of war that's used on the battlefield — to a Swiss Army Knife completely undermines the credibility of this decision and is a slap in the face to the families who've lost loved ones to this weapon," Newsom said. The governor further called the move a "direct threat to public safety." Read more about that here. Also, the San Francisco Zoo and the U.S. lost an icon over the weekend. "Cobby," the beloved and oldest male chimpanzee living in captivity in the U.S. died on Saturday. He was 63. The beloved chimp has captivated visitors for generations, and his caregivers say they will miss the way he bid them "goodnight" with a soft pant-hoot. "Cobby was part of San Francisco," said Tanya M. Peterson, CEO and executive director for San Francisco Zoological Society. Read more about Cobby here. From a body found near San Francisco International Airport to an Amazon delivery driver who was arrested in Castro Valley for reportedly assaulting a package recipient — here are the top stories in and around Northern California that you might have missed this weekend. CA Amazon Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Assaulting Woman An Amazon delivery driver was arrested after officials said she attacked a Castro Valley woman who was waiting for a package. Body Found Near San Francisco International Airport A body was found in the roadway that approaches the airport's departure gates terminal, officials said. Oldest Male Chimpanzee In U.S. 'Cobby' Dies At 63 In CA The oldest male chimpanzee in any North American zoo died on Saturday at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. He was loved by generations. Overnight Lane Closures Of Highway 101 Off-Ramp Begin Monday Caltrans will close the far-right lane of the Central San Rafael off-ramp on northbound Highway 101 overnight this week. CA's K-12 Funding Formula Could Change, But Disagreement Over How Newsom wants to change the formula that determines more than 70 percent percent of California school districts' spending. Police Seek Suspect In Strong-Arm Robbery In San Jose Police are asking the public's help in tracking down a suspect and a car connected to a strong-arm robbery last week in West San Jose. Fire Warning For Northeastern CA In Effect Strong winds and dry temperatures prompted weather officials to issue a fire warning for the northeastern reaches of California. Early Voting Underway For Special Election To Replace Rob Bonta Residents in Alameda County can begin voting for the state Assembly District 18 special election to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta. Fremont Ranked Worst City To 'Staycation': Report According to a new report from WalletHub, the Bay Area's fourth-largest city happens to be the worst place for "staycations." San Francisco To Reopen City Hall On Monday SF City Hall is reopening on Monday after closure for 15 months, but visitors will still need to wear face coverings. 2 Arrested In Connection With Possession Of Fentanyl In Petaluma Police said the pair arrested were each in possession of enough fentanyl to create thousands of potential doses. Rohnert Park Detectives Arrest 2 Homicide Suspects Authorities Saturday night said detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that occurred at Parkridge Apartments. Napa Police Respond To Injury Crash Sunday Police in Napa were asking the public to avoid the intersection of Pueblo and Stadium avenues due to an injury crash Sunday afternoon. 600+ Earthquakes Rattle Salton Sea In CA Over The Weekend: Report A swarm of small, intermittent quakes kept shaking the area near the Salton Sea on Saturday and Sunday. CA Toddler Dies After She Was Left In Hot Car, Mother Arrested A CA woman was arrested after police say she left her 3-year-old in a vehicle for hours while tending to a marijuana grow. Federal Judge Overturns CA's Ban On Assault Weapons Newsom slammed a U.S. Judge's decision to overturn CA's three-decade ban on assault weapons, calling it "a direct threat to public safety." Coronavirus Data as of Sunday 3,689,994 cases have been confirmed to date. 1,101 newly recorded confirmed cases Saturday.0.8% is the 7-day positivity rate. 66,582,653 tests have been conducted in California. 62,470 COVID-19 deaths have been reported since the start of the pandemic. Note: Sunday's case count includes 186 deaths from San Mateo county from prior months that were not previously reported.38,429,927 vaccine doses have been given statewide.