Freeway Shooting; Plane Crash; 49ers Player Shot; Hotel Workers Strike: NorCal In Brief

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — As a shortened work week begins, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday through Monday to prepare you for a great week.

But before we jump into Northern California's top stories, residents should expect sizzling temperatures including a heat advisory in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to max-out at 102 degrees.

In other news, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest and wounded in an attempted robbery near Union Square in San Francisco, authorities said. The 17-year-old assailant was taken into custody.

A pilot was killed in a fiery crash in the North Bay, authorities said. The pilot was the only person on board.

Two people were wounded over the weekend in a Bay Area freeway shooting, authorities said. Freeway lanes were shut down in the area for more than seven hours while officers investigated the shooting.

Plus, thousands of San Francisco, San Mateo and San Jose hotel workers went on strike on Labor Day weekend as part of a national action, the Unite Here Local 2 union said. The strike comes after months of failed contract negotiations, according to the union.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

2 Wounded In Oakland Freeway Shooting

Freeway lanes in the area were shut down for more than seven hours while officers investigated the shooting, the CHP said.

49ers Ricky Pearsall Shot By Teen In Robbery Near Union Square: PD

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and 2023 first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall is in serious condition, and a suspect is in custody.

Person, Dog Killed In House Fire

The Labor Day fire happened in the pre-dawn hours in Marin County.

Alameda Man Killed In Crash

The crash happened Monday in Santa Clara County.

Pleasanton Police Investigating Stabbing

Police say the stabbing led to a traffic crash.

Bay Area Hotel Workers Launch Strike On Labor Day Weekend

Thousands of San Francisco, San Mateo and San Jose hotel workers went on strike as part of a national action, a labor union said.

Crews Halt Forward Progress Of North Bay Brush Fire

Air and ground crews attacked the blaze, according to Cal Fire.

Evacuation Warnings Lifted In Fairfield Brush Fire

Forward progress has been stopped on the fire, Cal Fire said.

Firefighters Respond To 2-Alarm Structure Fire In Oakland

No injuries have been reported and no occupants were displaced, according to the fire department.

Juvenile Shot In San Francisco Neighborhood: Police

The youth was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Man Suspected Of Medical Emergency May Have Been Beaten To Death: Police

A follow-up investigation "determined that the victim was physically assaulted by multiple individuals," police said.

Pilot Killed In Fiery Crash At North Bay Airport: Police

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

Residential Burglars Sought After Fleeing From North Bay Break-In

Police believe the burglars fled when they saw a resident inside.

Animal Abusers Facing Strict Prohibition Starting Jan. 1 In California

The legislation is expected to be signed by the governor in the coming days.

CA Has 8 Of Top 10 Cities With Highest DUI Rates: Ranking

Every city in the top 10 was from either California or North Carolina.

CA University Ranks As Top Party School In America: Study

The rankings were based on student reviews and nightlife statistics.

Bear Fire Forces Hundreds To Evacuate In Northern California's Sierra County

The fire is burning in the Tahoe National Forest.