3 Wrong-Way Crashes + Superbloom Science + More Heat | 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, Bay Area residents can expect another blast of warmth this week on the heels of a gorgeous weekend and a slightly cooler Monday. The National Weather Service sees San Francisco hitting the mid-70s by Wednesday, while Concord, Napa and San Jose are looking at a three-day streak in the 80s. The latter could get close to 90 by Friday.

Catching up on the weekend, it was a hazardous one on the roads, including three wrong-way crashes that caused deaths and serious injuries. Thieves made off with $100,000 in jewelry after a harrowing parking garage attack, and General Motors has announced a recall impacting thousands of trucks. Plus, experts break down the science of superblooms in NorCal after a record-setting winter.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Alcohol Suspected In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Highway 101
A 22-year-old wrong-way driver from Santa Rosa died early Saturday in a crash that left a 30-year-old woman with major injuries.

Woman Killed, Teen Injured In Crash With Wrong-Way Driver On I-280
Witnesses reported seeing a naked man running from the scene of the crash.

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash, Closure On I-580
According to the CHP, a driver in a pickup truck was intentionally trying to ram other vehicles and eventually crashed into a city truck.

$100,000 In Jewelry Stolen In Armed Robbery In Walnut Creek: Police
Three armed men pistol-whipped and robbed a person in a Walnut Creek parking garage, making off with a Rolex and jewelry.

10 DUI Suspects Arrested In Petaluma Operation
A weekend enforcement campaign netted 10 drivers suspected of driving under the influence in Petaluma.

San Jose Advocates Demand Stronger Police Oversight
Complaints against officers have increased in recent years, according to an annual report from the independent police auditor.

'Park Outside': GM Recalls 40,000 Pickups To Fix Fire Risk
General Motors is recalling one of its most popular trucks due to a potential leak in brake fluid that could cause a fire.