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Car Crashes Into Mosque | Multiple Sexual Assaults |​ 6 Killed, 2 Injured In Minivan Crash: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

A man whose vehicle crashed into a building on the property of the Islamic Center of North Marin was accused of attacking a member of the mosque, police said.
A man whose vehicle crashed into a building on the property of the Islamic Center of North Marin was accused of attacking a member of the mosque, police said. (Novato Police Department)

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 mostly sunny skies with slight chances of rain in some parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service.

"Chance for light rain Monday through Wednesday," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Monday. "Below normal temperatures through the week."

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In other news, a man was linked to multiple sexual assaults throughout Northern California, a man was accused of crashing his car into a mosque and attacking a member; two people were killed in a drive-by shooting; six people were killed and two were injured when a minivan crashed into a tree; and 12 adults and a child were displaced after an apartment complex fire.

Plus, the California State Parks Foundation is asking Californians to track sightings of western monarch butterflies to help save the dwindling insect population. The California State Parks Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the state's park system through lobbying, fundraising, volunteering and programming, said that western monarch populations have plummeted in recent decades.

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Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

2 Killed, 4 Injured In Separate Shootings In Oakland

"It is with great concern that we say that the public can no longer be assured of safety even at large public gatherings."

2 Killed In Drive-By Shooting In Fremont

Detectives are interviewing witnesses, canvassing the area for surveillance video and pursuing leads, police said.

6 Killed, 2 Injured In Minivan Crash In Napa County

Six people were pronounced deceased at the scene.

12 Adults, 1 Child Displaced After San Jose Apartment Complex Fire

In addition to the human occupants, four cats and a bird were displaced, fire officials said.

Armed 88-Year-Old Man Arrested After Standoff: Police

Ultimately, officers entered the home and took Ronald Shipley into custody.

Man Accused Of Multiple Sexual Assaults In NorCal

Bernarnino Vazquez, 25, is currently being held at the Sacramento County Main Jail on firearm and assault charges.

Man Arrested After Crashing Vehicle Into Islamic Center In Marin County: Police

David Slattery of Novato faces charges of felony assault, burglary and vandalism, police said on social media Saturday.

Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit: Police

Anthony Ramos Santos was detained with the help of community members who pointed officers in his direction, police said.

Man Holding Gun To Head Pulled Over For Drunk Driving: Police

Casey Eugene Jones was accused of driving under the influence and firearms violations.

Reckless Driving Pursuit Ends With DUI Arrest: Police

Gadiel Cortez-Diaz was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, reckless driving, reckless evading and open alcohol containers.

Budget Airline Stops Flights At 4 CA Airports: Reports

The airline will soon cease operations at 12 airports nationwide, including four in California, after its second bankruptcy filing.

Californians Asked To Track Monarch Butterfly Sightings To Help Save Declining Population

Millions of monarchs used to flock to coastal California to spend the winter.

'Pockets Of Wild': Winter Forecast For CA Released By Old Farmer's Almanac

The famed 'Gardener's Bible' released its predictions for the type of winter California can expect.

Saturday's Powerball Soars To $1.8B: 2nd Largest Lottery Jackpot Ever Triggers CA Frenzy

Powerball fever has taken hold in California, where the last Powerball jackpot was won 41 drawings ago in May.

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