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Car Plunges Off Cliff; Smoky Skies; Near-Drowning Victim Revived

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

A firefighter monitors a burn operation on Highway 32 to combat the Park Fire near Forest Ranch, Calif., Sunday, July 28, 2024.
A firefighter monitors a burn operation on Highway 32 to combat the Park Fire near Forest Ranch, Calif., Sunday, July 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — As a new week begins, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for a great week.

But before we jump into Northern California's top stories, residents should expect cloudy skies with patchy fog and slight chances of patchy drizzle Monday in most areas in the region, according to the National Weather Service.

"Near to slightly below seasonal normal temps to start this week," NWS Bay Area forecasters wrote Monday. "Gradual warm up expected into this weekend with above average temps by the latter half of the week."

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In other news, smoke from the Park Fire in Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama counties in Northern California prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory through Monday for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Also, three people were killed when a car plunged off a Bay Area cliff.

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A Bay Area swim coach was accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a female minor, police said.

Plus, police said some quick thinking and well-performed CPR saved a woman submerged in a Bay Area pool for at least five minutes.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

3 Killed When Car Plunges Off Bay Area Cliff

The vehicle was recovered on Saturday.

Bay Area Swim Coach Accused Of Inappropriate Messages To Minor

Anthony Daly, 28, of San Mateo was arrested July 18 on suspicion of annoying or molesting a minor, police said.

Creek Fire In Sunol Grows To Nearly 600 Acres, Evacuations Ordered

As of Saturday morning, the blaze had consumed 595 acres and was 5 percent contained, according to the Cal Fire.

Earthquake Strikes Bay Area On Sunday

Here's the latest information from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Police Seek Man Who Entered Women's Bay Area Apartment

A woman awoke to find her bathroom window open and items in her bedroom and bathroom disturbed.

'Prolific Burglar' Convicted In Auto And Residential Break-Ins

Darvin Ramirez-Perez, 38, was found guilty of multiple charges.

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Advisory In Bay Area

Smoke from a wildfire in Northern California prompted air district officials to issue an air quality advisory through Monday.

Woman Found Submerged In Bay Area Pool Rescued From Drowning

Paramedics and medical staff told police the quick actions of the witnesses and officers very likely saved the victim's life.

5 New CA Laws That Gov. Gavin Newsom Signed This Month

The governor recently took action on a slate of bills, signing off on two dozen and vetoing one. Here are the highlights.

16 Ways To Adventure-Vacation California: Boat, Ski, Bike Or Glide

If you're going to pay your California "membership fee" you may as well enjoy every adventurous activity the state has to offer, like these.


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