Cliffside Rescue; Caldor Fire Swells | NorCal In Brief

San Francisco CA

22 August, 2021

7:54 PM

Description

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 the Golden State's top stories, residents should know that the Caldor Fire, burning in the northern Sierra Nevada, continued to grow out of control over the weekend, sending smoke over parts of Northern California. There was zero containment Sunday of the Caldor Fire, which had charred nearly 154 square miles of trees and brush. Read more about that fire here. An air quality advisory was also issued in the Bay Area for Monday as smoke from some dozen blazes in drought-stricken California continued to smolder. On a lighter note, Bowie, a toy Australian shepherd was safely returned to his rightful owner in Los gatos after an episode of larceny earlier this month. Read that story here. From an air-rescue operation that was underway near Muir Beach to a 61-year-old woman who was arrested after leading police on a chase through Sonoma, Marin and Contra Costa counties — here are the top stories in and around Northern California that you might have missed this weekend. Woman Arrested After Pursuit Through 3 Bay Area Counties A 61-year-old Richmond woman was arrested after leading police on a chase through Sonoma, Marin and Contra Costa counties. 3 People Rescued From Cliffside Near Muir Beach A rescue crew in a helicopter hoisted three people to safety after they became stranded on a cliff. Watch the video. SF Man Found Dead In Death Valley National Park A Bay Area man, 60, died while hiking in 108-degree heat in Death Valley National Park, park officials said Saturday. 2 Redwood City Teens Arrested In Connection With Armed Robbery Two Redwood City teenagers were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery at a liquor store in San Mateo's Hayward Park neighborhood. Driver Killed In I-680 Rollover Crash Near Pleasanton Three drivers struck an overturned vehicle on I-680 early Saturday morning, leaving one person dead, CHP officials said. Man 'Intentionally' Drives Into Building In Santa Cruz: Police A man was arrested in Santa Cruz after officials said he crashed into a building during a dispute with a female passenger. San Leandro Police Warn Residents Of Armed Robbery Trend Police are increasing high-visibility patrols and conducting crime suppression operations in an effort to curb armed robberies. Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Issued Amid Wildfire Smoke An air quality advisory has been issued for Monday as wildfire smoke continues to drift through the region. Erosion Repair To Slow Highway 1 Traffic Near Limekiln A project that begins Monday to replace a culvert and repair erosion will slow traffic for the next three months on Highway 1. No Containment, New Threats From Northern California Fire A wildfire burning for a week in Northern California continued to grow out of control, charring 154 square miles of trees and brush. Bowie The Australian Shepard Returned To Owner In Los Gatos Bowie the toy Australian shepherd is back with his rightful owner after an episode of larceny earlier this month. SF Chase Center To Require Proof Of Vaccination To Attend Games The home of the Golden State Warriors will require everyone attending games, concerts or other events to show proof of vaccination, testing. Petaluma Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Backpack, Computer Theft A man described as a transient was arrested Friday on suspicion of stealing a backpack and a computer from the Petaluma High School gym.