Daughter Kidnapping; $1B Homelessness Fund Released | 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 that Gov. Gavin Newsom just agreed to release $1 billion in homelessness funding.

Earlier this month, he put the funding on pause until cities and counties could come up with more robust plans, calling the submitted plans "simply unacceptable" as they would collectively reduce the state’s homeless population by just 2 percent over the next four years. Read more about the funding here.

What's more, Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis declared Sunday Transgender Remembrance Day less than 24 hours after a gunman in Colorado opened fire in an LGBTQ club, killing five people and injuring at least 25 others.

"As Colorado and the nation mourn yet another horrific attack targeting the LGBTQ community, today is a tragic reminder of the unacceptable violence, discrimination, and structural barriers that members of the LGBTQ community still face on a regular basis, despite our progress towards inclusion and equality," Kounalakis said.

Leaders, police departments and other figures around California released statements about the mass shooting.

"Hate is taught. This is what happens when it goes unchecked. We have to continue to push back," Newsom tweeted. "Our hearts are with Colorado and all those impacted by this terrible tragedy.

From a man accused of kidnapping his biological daughter in Oakland to a Bay Area Pilot program to provide eligible transgender residents — here are some of the stories you missed over the weekend.

SF Pilot Program To Provide Income For Some Transgender Residents

The pilot program will offer qualifying low-income trans San Franciscans with $1200 per month for up to 18 months.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping His Daughter In Oakland

Dupree Gant, 39, was taken into custody Nov. 20 after being spotting in Oakland. Royale Gant was taken into protective custody, police said.

4 East Bay Community Colleges Make Spring Semester Free

All East Bay colleges in the Peralta Community College District are waiving their course registration fees for the Spring 2023 semester.

Menlo Park Woman Connected To Several Thefts Arrested

A 40-year-old Fresno woman was accused of breaking into several homes while possibly armed.

Contra Costa Authorities Report End Of Heightened Fire Risk

It ended after 187 days, which is six days shorter than the heightened risk period in 2021.

Alameda County Announces Price As Next District Attorney

Alameda County voters have elected a new district attorney for the first time in 37 years.

Petaluma Drivers Arrested In 2 Separate Vehicle Pursuits

Police arrested two people in separate pursuits last week, after evading officers in Petaluma.

SMPD Becomes 1st To Offer Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention

San Mateo became the first to offer a self-install marking kit designed to combat the theft of catalytic converters in automobiles.

Fremont Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Following Robbery Case

A suspect in an attempted robbery who was arrested last week has been charged with attempted murder.

SF Police Arrest Suspect In Hayes Valley Robbery

Police in San Francisco have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred earlier this month.