Man Accused Of Building Bomb; Same-Sex Wedding Cake | 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 a California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs.

The state Department of Fair Housing and Employment had sued Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, arguing owner Cathy Miller intentionally discriminated against the couple in violation of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act.

Miller's attorneys argued her right to free speech and free expression of religion trumped the argument that she violated the anti-discrimination law.

"I'm hoping that in our community we can grow together," Miller told the Bakersfield Californian after the ruling. "And we should understand that we shouldn't push any agenda against anyone else." Read more about that here.

From a man who was accused of gathering chemicals to build a bomb in Fremont to the Los Gatos School District to pay $5.1 million to sexual abuse survivors — here are some of the stories you may have missed this weekend.

Fremont Man Arrested; Accused Of Having Chemicals For Explosives

A 46-year-old Fremont man arrested last month in connection with vandalizing telephone and fiber optic lines.

Los Gatos School District Pays $5.1M To Sexual Abuse Survivors

Two men say they were sexually abused by a youth director at Blossom Hill Elementary School.

SF Man Found Guilty Of Murder For 2020 Bayview Killing

A 47-year-old man was found guilty of the violent murder of a 58-year-old man.

Petaluma Suspect Arrested In Connection With Attempts To Lure Child

A 42-year-old was arrested on suspicion of child annoyance, according to the Petaluma Police Department.

San Carlos Police Investigate Burglary, Aggravated Assault

Deputies said a man had forced his way into the home, and the resident had confronted the suspect.

Bay Area Unemployment Lowest Last Month In Tech-Heavy Counties

Statewide, unemployment in September was at 3.7 percent, down from 4.1 percent in August and 6.4 percent in September 2021.

Pacifica Police Seize More Than 1 Ounce Of Meth In Traffic Stop

A Pacifica police officer stopped the vehicle at 11:18 p.m. because the registered owner of the vehicle had a warrant out for his arrest.

Petaluma Pedestrian Struck By Car; Dies Of Head Injury

The pedestrian reportedly died of injuries that resulted after he fell backwards and hit his head on the road.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.