130K Lose Power | Earthquake Swarms | Possible Shark Attack | Police Standoff At Hotel: NorCal In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As we head into the new week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Northern California's top stories, residents should expect a persistent "Pineapple Express" to bring heavy rain and flooding this week to the San Francisco Bay Area.

A flood watch remains in effect for the North Bay through Friday evening, while a flood watch begins Tuesday morning for the rest of the Bay Area and Central Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

"Light to moderate rain continues through Monday with minor nuisance flooding and rises in rivers/streams across North Bay possible," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Monday. "Increasing chances for urban flooding and extensive travel delays late Tuesday into early Friday across entire Bay Area and Central Coast as widespread heavy rain returns."

In other news, a man was arrested in a human trafficking sting; a swimmer disappeared off the coast after a witnesses reported a possible shark in the area; tens of thousands of PG&E customers lost power after a fire broke out at a PG&E substation; and five people were rescued from an apartment building fire.

Plus, a new flu strain with climbing cases across the county is garnering the attention of health experts nationwide, with cases in California spiking this month.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

5 Rescued From Apartment Building Fire

The blaze broke out at the Harbor Cove Apartments in Foster City.

11,600 PG&E Customers Remain Without Power Going Into Monday

About 130,000 customers lost power Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out at a PG&E substation in the SoMa District.

Authorities Search For Missing Swimmer After Possible Shark Attack

"Two witnesses indicated the swimmer may have encountered a shark while swimming offshore near Lovers Point," said the county.

Man Arrested After Setting Apartment On Fire, Assaulting Spouse, Police Say

Police said force was used to take Tejon Davis into custody nearby.

Man Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting In San Mateo County

During the operation, officers contacted several survivors of human trafficking and connected them with resources and services.

Man Charged With Arson Fire That Damaged San Francisco Hillel Building

Mitchell Hoyt is charged with arson of a structure, with an allegation of a prior strike conviction, prosecutors said.

Police Standoff With Reported Shooter Comes To An End In Downtown San Francisco

The standoff happened at the Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco.

San Ramon Hit By Quakes For Third Time In Under 24 Hours

The city was hit by three more quakes Saturday night, bringing the 24-hour total to nine earthquakes.

Earthquake Strikes San Ramon Saturday Morning

Another quake came roughly 12 hours after a swarm of quakes hit Friday night.

Earthquake Swarm Rattles San Ramon For The Third Time This Week

Five new earthquakes hit the beleaguered city Friday night.

5 CA Destinations Named Nation's Best Vacation Spots In 2026: Report

U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best places to visit in the U.S. in 2026, which includes five spots in the Golden State.

CA Ranks No. 1 As Most Christmassy State In Nation: List

From Christmas Tree Cove to Christmas Canyon, see why California took the top prize on the most Christmas-themed places in the country.

New Flu Variant Raises Concerns About Bad Flu Season Ahead as Cases Climb In CA

Close gatherings over the holidays could cause an uptick in emergency room visits in California due to a respiratory illness.

Record Crowds Expected During End-Of-Year Travel Period: What To Know In CA

Find out when to hit the road or stay put, how early you need to get to the airport, and AAA's predicted peak congestion times.

U.S. Inflation Slows Unexpectedly: Here’s What It Means For CA Grocery Prices

The report also showed President Donald Trump’s tariffs haven’t been as inflationary as economist had feared.