97 Arrests In 1 Day + Illegal Firework Explosion + How To Avoid Holiday Traffic: 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 know the forecast calls for June Gloom to stick around with cloudy mornings near the coast, sunny afternoons, and clouds returning in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

"An upper low offshore will deepen the marine layer the next 24 hours and lead to slightly stronger onshore winds along with an inland cooling trend," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Sunday. "Instability associated with the upper low looks to remain north and east of the Bay Area through midweek. Another trough will approach by Thursday and Friday keeping a deep marine layer along with inland temperatures running near or slightly below normal."

In other news, a man was arrested in an arson investigation; an illegal firework exploded at a local high school; police arrested 97 suspects in a single day in San Francisco; and two people were displaced after a house fire.

Also, California residents planning a road trip over the long 4th of July holiday can expect to share the road with more than 61 million other motorists, according to a travel forecast from AAA. An estimated 72.2 million people overall will travel at least 50 miles from home to celebrate Independence Day.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

2 Displaced After Bay Area House Fire

Alameda County Fire said thick black smoke could be seen for blocks and when they arrived the house's roof was on fire.

Bay Area Man Arrested In Arson Investigation

Police are investigating whether a 58-year-old man suspected of arson is responsible for other recent intentional fires in the city.

Drug Dealer Sentenced For Drug And Money Laundering

Jonathan Ponce was indicted on the drug charges in 2019 and in 2021 on the money laundering charges, prosecutors said.

Honduran Man Sentenced To Prison For Drug Distribution, Illegal Reentry

Erlan Eduardo Cruz-Acosta, 41, was found in San Francisco in June 2021 after having been deported multiple times since 2008.

Illegal Firework Explodes At North Bay High School

The incident happened when a maintenance worker triggered the device while mowing the lawn, police noted.

Man Convicted Of Shooting At Police During Chase Gets Life Sentence

A man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted for shooting at officers during a chase that ensued after an armed robbery.

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Silicon Valley

The woman was taken to a hospital following the collision, according to police.

Police Arrest 97 Suspects In A Single Day In San Francisco

Of those arrested, 79 had active warrants.

July 4 Fireworks In California: 2025 Event Guide

From the Bay Area to San Diego, Patch has rounded up the best July 4th fireworks displays and festive events across California.

Record 4th Of July Travel Expected — The Best And Worst Times To Hit The Road In CA

A record 61.6 million people are expected to travel by car during the upcoming holiday weekend, according to AAA.

These Are The Best Cities To Retire In CA: Report

A report from Retirement Living looked at the best places to retire in the Golden State.