Man Killed While Saving Dog; Slight Cooling Trend; Attempted Assault

But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, residents should expect slightly cooler temperatures following the weekend heat wave, according to the National Weather Service.

“Temperatures near to slightly above seasonal averages with a slight cooldown midweek,” NWS Bay Area forecasters wrote Monday.

In other news, the Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, according to Cal Fire. Three structures were destroyed and two were damaged in the blaze.

A pedestrian who tried to retrieve his dog from traffic on a Bay Area highway was struck and killed by a vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A woman who was jogging on a North Bay trail was the victim of an attempted sexual assault, authorities said. The suspect is wanted for assault to commit rape.

Plus, San Francisco is the worst-run big city in the U.S., according to a new study from WalletHub that measures how effectively city leaders spend their funds. The study ranked San Francisco last, concluding residents deserve better services for the amount of money spent.

Adam Masaed, 35, was booked on suspicion of murder into San Francisco County Jail.

Attempted Sexual Assault Reported On North Bay Trail

The suspect is wanted for assault to commit rape.

Firefighters Save Warehouse In 2-Acre Fire In San Francisco

A wind-driven grass fire damaged the exterior of a warehouse and two acres of vegetation and trees, officials said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck While Chasing After Dog On Bay Area Highway

The pedestrian was walking his dog along Highway 12 when his dog got free and ran into the lanes near Lambie Road, according to CHP.

Point Fire: 85% Contained, Holding At 1,207 Acres In Sonoma County

Three structures have been destroyed and two were damaged in the blaze so far.

Police Warn Of Gold Bar Scam In Bay Area

The scam involves convincing victims to convert their cash into gold bars.

CA City Is Nation’s Worst-Run, Study Finds

According to Wallethub, three major Golden State cities are among the most poorly managed in the nation.

CA Dominates World’s Most ‘Impossibly Unaffordable’ Places For Housing

Four of the world’s most unaffordable places are right here in the Golden State.

Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline Looms For 300K Californians

Here’s what you need to know about the rapidly approaching deadline to qualify for a student loan forgiveness opportunity.