Pre-Teen Arson Suspect Arrested; CA Reopens | NorCal In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into the Southland's top stories, Golden State residents should gear up for a significant milestone this week: California's reopening day.

For nearly two years, the coronavirus pandemic warped the fabric of daily life in California, and residents adapted to sweeping restrictions. On Tuesday, most coronavirus rules will expire and residents finally will be able to return to "normalcy" — but Californians shouldn't throw their face masks away just yet.

Even as vaccination rates rise and the state's coronavirus positivity rate continues to fall further below 1 percent, coronavirus and its variants are still circulating. Even past the reopening day, face coverings will be required in some indoor settings such as on K-12 campuses and aboard public transit. Masking rules are also still up in the air for those who work indoors in California.

California's Occupational Safety and Health Board will vote on new workplace rules Thursday.

Read more about California's long-awaited reopening day here.

From goats used as lawn mowers in Rohnert Park to a 12-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of arson in Berkeley — here are the top stories in and around Northern California that you might have missed this weekend.

A Pre-Teen Arrested, Accused Of Setting 4 Fires

• A 12-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of arson after authorities responded to four separate fires in the hills of Berkeley.

Goats In Rohnert Park Act As Lawn Mowers At Local Dog Park

• "Please DO NOT pet them as they have a job to do and can't be distracted from their duties," the city warned.

SF Police Search For Stolen Yorkshire Terrier With Health Issues

• Police asked the public's help to find "Leo," a Yorkie who was snatched from a vehicle in San Francisco.

CA City Plans To Sue Newsom Administration Over Prison Closure

• Leaders of a city in NorCal are threatening to sue Newsom's administration over the closure of a prison, which employes 1,000 residents.

No Sprinklers: Drought Measures Tighten In Healdsburg

• As the city seeks a 40 percent reduction in water use, residents were limited to 74 gallons per person per day and sprinklers were banned.

A 56-Year Aviation Mystery May Be Solved: Plane Found In CA Lake

A small airplane was discovered at the bottom of California's Folsom Lake and it may be the key to the unsolved case of a 1965 plane crash.

2 Dead In Solo Rohnert Park Crash

• Two people died in a wreck after their vehicle jumped a curb and hit two street signs, two trees and a traffic signal.

BART's Saturday Service Increase: 16 More Train Trips

• BART will reopen all station entrances that were closed in October of last year due to low ridership.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Opens In Milpitas

• A LEGOLAND Discovery Center is opening in the Bay Area Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Great Mall in Milpitas.

San Mateo Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Carjacking Suspect

• After a short pursuit, officers arrested a 16-year-old San Mateo boy on suspicion of carjacking.

Marin Co. Sets Up Water Troughs To Help Tule Elk Amid Drought

• County park officials have set up three large troughs to ensure that elk herds have enough water to drink through the worsening drought.

Caltrain To Bring Back Extra Post-Game Transit For SF Giants Fans

• Caltrain southbound service following home night games of the San Francisco Giants will return beginning Tuesday.

Woman Dies, 2 Injured In Healdsburg Crash On Highway 101

• A 77-year-old woman died and two of her family members were injured Saturday night after their vehicle collided with a guardrail.

Tree Pruning, Removal Along Caltrain Route To Run Through June 18

• Caltrain workers will be pruning and removing trees along the Caltrain Corridor starting Saturday and running through June 18.

3 Suspected DUI Drivers Arrested In Concord Friday Night

• Three people were arrested in Concord on suspicion of driving under the influence during stepped-up DUI patrols.

Brush Fire Sparked By Mower Burns 4.5 Acres In Santa Rosa

• A grass fire that burned 4.5 acres Sunday in Santa Rosa was sparked by a riding mower, fire officials said.

5 Things To Know About California's Reopening Day

• The state will finally shed rules that Californians have followed for 15 months, but don't throw your masks out just yet. What to know.

California COVID-19 Data as of Sunday

• 3,696,472 cases of coronavirus have been reported in California to date.

• 942 newly recorded confirmed cases Saturday.

• 0.8% is the 7-day positivity rate.

• 67,644,684 tests have been conducted in California.

• 62,512 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded since the start of the pandemic.

• 39,519,789 vaccine doses have been administered statewide.