24 Dead In Fires; Driver Shoots Self; Fatal Train Crash; Bay Area Quake: NorCal In Brief

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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 know that a frost advisory is in effect Monday morning as temperatures could reach as low as 32 degrees in the interior portions of the Central Coast and Bay Area, excluding the North Bay, according to the National Weather Service.

Additionally, a wind advisory is in effect through Tuesday morning for the North Bay interior mountains.

"Dry conditions continue this week with mostly clear skies, some gusty offshore winds, and chilly mornings," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Monday.

More Northern California fire crews have been sent to Southern California to help with the devastation caused by wildfire burning in the Los Angeles area.

More than two dozen people have now perished in the Palisades and Eaton Fires, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced Sunday night. The grim total includes 16 lives lost to the Eaton Fire and eight killed in the Palisdaes Fire.

In other news, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake was felt Sunday morning in the Bay Area. The earthquake comes just two days after a 3.7 temblor hit the San Francisco Zoo on Friday.

A driver whose vehicle was on fire stopped on northbound Highway 101 and shot himself, the California Highway Patrol said.

Plus, a later-than-normal winter surge in COVID-19 cases is catching some California residents by surprise as infections nationwide reached the highest levels in three years just as Americans were gathering with their families for the holidays.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Killed, 2 Injured In 2-Vehicle North Bay Crash

The driver, who CHP accused of being under the influence of unspecified drugs, was placed under arrest but remained hospitalized.

2 Arrested In 2017 Shooting Death Cold Case In Bay Area

The two are accused of shooting two people at a business in the 900 block of East Duane Avenue on June 8, 2017.

Driver Shoots Self During Vehicle Fire On Highway 101 In Bay Area

The man was taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major burns along with the self-inflicted gunshot wound, the CHP said.

Earthquake Felt Across Bay Area Sunday Morning

Here's what the U.S. Geological Survey has to say about the earthquake.

Man Arrested For Stalking Bay Area Woman: Sheriff's Office

A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly stalking a Half Moon Bay woman, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.

Person Fatally Struck By BART Train In San Francisco

A person was on the tracks for an unknown reason.

Police Investigate Shooting In Oakland

Officers from the Oakland Police Department's felony assault unit responded to the scene of the shooting.

LA Fires: 24 Dead, 62 Miles Burned, Major Threat Looms

Firefighters are battling to protect hard-fought containment lines as another powerful Santa Ana windstorm moves in.

3 CA Families Among The Richest In U.S.: Forbes

According to new rankings from Forbes, three California families are among the nation's wealthiest by net worth.

10 Kohl's Stores Closing In California

Kohl's plans to close 27 underperforming stores by April, including 10 stores in the Golden State.

Best And Worst Places For Job Hunting In CA: Report

With the new year bringing the chance for new beginnings, WalletHub recently released its report on the Best Cities for Jobs in 2025.

CA Among 20 Most Conspiracy-Obsessed States In America: Report

The report looked at the number of conspiracy theory searches per 100,000. See which ones Californians are looking at the most.

These CA Counties Show 'Silent Surge' Of COVID-19

Health experts call the uptick in cases a "silent" surge because it comes after a long lull in COVID-19 transmission.