Bank Robbery Foiled; New Weapons Ban Bill | NorCal In Brief

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20 February, 2022

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SAN FRANCISCO, 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 Northern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a bill on Friday that would allow private citizens to sue gun makers, a move that would hinder the ability to sell assault weapons in the state. The legislation borrows tactics from a controversial approach to outlawing most abortions in Texas, in which residents are allowed to sue abortion clinics to stop procedures. Read more about that here. Also, Bay Area residents may want to dig out their umbrellas this week as the region was due for a much needed dose of rain in some areas on Tuesday. Read more about that here. From a foiled bank robbery attempt in Concord to a steep rise in DUI arrests in Petaluma — here are some of the stories you may have missed this weekend. Bank Robbery Attempt Foiled In Concord A man who passed a note to a teller demanding money fled the Chase Bank in downtown Concord with no money Saturday. DUI Cases Rise In Petaluma, 4 Arrests Made Since Friday Petaluma police officers arrested four drivers suspected of driving under the influence on Friday, with two of them involving collisions. Rain, Snow On Tap For The Bay Area This Week Rain showers are possible Tuesday, but don't expect enough to refill reservoirs or end the drought. Man Found Shot Dead In Vehicle In San Francisco A 36-year-old man was found fatally shot in a vehicle Friday night in San Francisco, police said. SF Police Say Death Of 16-Year-Old Girl Is Suspicious The San Francisco Police Department said Sunday it's investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in the 600 block of Minna Street. Body Found Near San Quentin Exit In San Rafael Officers were investigating a body that was found Saturday night in the roadway in San Rafael. Belmont Officials Urge Residents To Engage In Election Changes As Belmont prepares to transition to district elections, the city is encouraging residents to engage in the process. First 9 'Tiny Home' Units Built In Petaluma The first phase of Petaluma's pilot emergency shelter housing program called the People's Village is complete. SF Man Critically Injured In Mission District Shooting A man is in the hospital Friday evening with life-threatening injuries after San Francisco police said he was shot in the Mission District. CA Bill Would Use Texas Abortion Tactic To Enforce Weapons Ban Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan Friday to embolden Californians to sue gun makers that sell assault rifles. Petaluma Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI Twice In 34 Hours Petaluma has seen a rise in drunk drivers on the road, prompting authorities to deploy more specialized DUI officers overnight. CA Mega Millions Jackpot Could Climb To $75 Million No tickets were sold with all six numbers in this week's drawing of the Mega Millions lottery, adding more to the pot for the next winner.