2 Wildfires Burn With Low Containment | Temps Soar: NorCal In Brief

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 Northern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know multiple wildfires burned throughout the state as a scorching heatwave hit Californians. In NorCal, two wildfires broke out within 10 miles, burning over 10,000 collective acres. In SoCal, a major wildfire burned over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and another burned 4,400 acres in San Diego County.

From two cars fatally striking a pedestrian in San Jose to soaring temperatures, here are the NorCal stories you may have missed this weekend:

2 NorCal Fires Continue To Burn With Low Containment
Authorities worked to contain two massive wildfires, Mill and Mountain Fires, in Northern California Sunday.

Bart Trackway Between South Hayward, Union City Closed

The BART trackway between South Hayward and Union City will be closed Sunday and Monday for track repairs.

7 NorCal Employers Make Forbes’ ‘America’s Best’ List

More employees are working remotely. Their priorities have changed, prompting employers to find ways to motivate talent and combat burnout.

2 Cars Fatally Strike Pedestrian In San Jose

A pedestrian crossing Santa Teresa Boulevard in San Jose was struck and killed by two vehicles on Saturday evening, authorities announced.

Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association Seeks Board Members

There are three vacancies for 4-year terms on the board, which helps organize the annual Alameda County Fair.

'Spare The Air' Alert Extended For Bay Area Amid Heat Wave
As soaring temperatures continue to hamper air quality in the Bay Area, prompting officials to extend a warning.

7 Petaluma DUI Arrests, 5 Crashes On 1st Day Of Labor Day Weekend
The first day of the weekend began with two hit-and-run collisions, two property damage crashes and one vehicle roll-over in Petaluma.

SF Initiates Heat Mapping Effort As It Prepares For Heat Wave
More than 30 volunteers participated in a community heat mapping project in San Francisco Friday called Urban Heat Watch.

Vegetation Fire Contained In Alameda County
Fire crews from Cal Fire contained a vegetation fire in Alameda County early Saturday morning.

East Bay Man Sentenced In Armed Robbery Of Mail Carrier
An East Bay man was sentenced this week to 51 months in federal prison for the armed robbery of a mail carrier.

Free Bus Shuttle Between Some Bay Area Cities This Weekend
BART trains are not running between the South Hayward and Union City stations this weekend due to major track rebuild work.

Walnut Creek Crews Respond To Structure Fire
Firefighters are at the scene of a working structure fire Saturday in the vicinity of the recently re-opened fire station in Walnut Creek.