Hiker Falls Over Cliff + ​Sinkhole Shuts Down Highway+ ​5 Pups Rescued: NorCal In Brief

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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 a seasonably cool start to the week on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

"Near or slightly below normal temperatures will continue this week along with continued dry weather," NWS San Francisco forecasters wrote Sunday. "Highs mainly 60s along the coast, 70s bayside and 80s well inland. Night and morning low clouds followed by afternoon and evening clearing near the coast. Next inland warming trend may occur by next weekend."

In other news, 6 people were displaced in a house fire; 5 puppies were rescued from a vegetation fire; a hiker was rescued after falling over a cliff; and a sinkhole opened on a state highway.

Also, a new variant of COVID-19, which is currently dominant in China, is circulating in other parts of the world, including the United States, and it could affect California residents, health officials warned.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

5 Puppies Rescued From Bay Area Vegetation Fire

Five puppies were found in the area and turned over to animal care services.

6 Displaced In Bay Area House Fire

Crews arrived and saw a fire in the attic above the home's garage.

Family Displaced In North Bay Apartment Fire

Crews arrived and found a second-story unit engulfed in flames.

Fire In Commercial Building Causes Estimated $500K In Damage

Investigators believe the fire originated outside the building and spread through the bottom of the east wall.

Injured Hiker Rescued After Falling Over San Francisco Cliff

The hiker was stuck on an edge on the trail in the Presidio.

Man Exposes Genitals To Girl On North Bay Trail: Police

An 18-year-old man was accused of exposing himself to an 11-year-old girl walking along a trail, authorities said.

Man Found Dead On North Bay Street

Petaluma Fire Department paramedics responded and declared the man dead at the scene.

Rescue Crews Airlift Injured Hiker In North Bay

The injured hiker was airlifted to a hospital, Cal Fire said.

Sinkhole Opens On Highway 1 In Bay Area

The sinkhole will impact traffic for Monday morning commuters, Caltrans said.

#BadBoss: These CA Cities Have The Most 'Miserable' Workforce

California residents are complaining about their jobs via hashtags on social media, according to a recent TikTok study.

Nature Lovers Launch Spicy Bid To Protect CA's National Parks

Sensual music, imagery and sass from this unofficial TikTok fan account have spurred more interest than ever in California's National Parks.

New COVID Variant Confirmed In CA: Here's What To Know

California's first local case of the NB 1.8.1 was confirmed by scientists at the Stanford Clinical Virology Laboratory earlier this week.

Patch Parents: Best Things To Do With Kids In June In California

Summer has arrived in the Golden State! Here are some of the best things to do with kids in June.

These Are The Best And Worst Places To Raise A Family In CA: Study

One city in California ranked as the overall best place to put down roots, according to a new report from WalletHub.

What's New On Netflix June 2025: 'Squid Game,' 'STRAW,' And More

The much-anticipated Season 3 of "Squid Game" and Tyler Perry's "STRAW" premiere. Other highlights include "FUBAR" and “Ginny & Georgia."