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CALIFORNIA —On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across California, a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state along with other articles that may grab your interest.
We begin with the top 10 most reads stories this week published on California Patch sites —
- 4.1 Earthquake Rattles SoCal
- REAL ID Deadline Is On The Horizon: What You Need To Know In CA
- New CA Hospital Safety Ratings: 93 Get 'A' Rating, 3 Get 'F' Grade
- CA Among Most Dangerous States To Raise A Family: Ranking
- Teacher Facing Child Sex Charges Found Dead In Ocean: Police
- I-80 Reopens Following Standoff, Suspect Dead: CHP
- Warning: SoCal In For A 'Big Season For Snakes'
- Summer 2024 Could Be America's Hottest On Record: See CA Forecast
- Family Killed In Fiery Bay Area Crash ID'd
- 88 Arrested In Bay Area Retail Theft Bust
California is far more than a top 10 list. There was a tumultuous clearing of Palestinian protesters from UCLA while an encampment that’s been at UC Berkeley for more than a week remained calm, except for a skirmish with counter-protesters. UCR also remained peaceful.
Check your freezer, refrigerator and pantry for these recalled items: ground beef, walnuts and apple juice.
A Walmart is closing down, while new stores and restaurants are opening —
CA Walmart Store To Permanently Close
The store will close before the end of May.
New Goodwill Celebrates OC Opening: What To Know
Goodwill of Orange County is opening the doors to its newest thrift store in Orange County to a crowd of more than 250 people Friday.
Dunn-Edwards Paint Store Opens In San Ramon
The San Ramon location is part of a large expansion across Northern California.
Smart & Final Extra! Opens In South Temecula
The store has hired 50 associates in Temecula and sells bulk items, groceries, and sundries. Have you stopped in for a peek?
New Taqueria Opens In Dublin
Dublin Taqueria in Tivoli Plaza offers a full Mexican menu with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, desserts, vegetarian items, and more.
Gudetama Cafe Opens Egg-cellent First US Location In SoCal
The new cafe offers an immersive experience that encourages fans of Sanrio character Gudetama to sit back and relax just like the lazy egg.
Nick The Greek Opens New Marin County Location This Month
The popular NorCal-born Greek chain is expanding its North Bay footprint with another outpost in Marin County.
Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens In Danville
The national Mediterranean restaurant franchise opened in downtown Danville, and says it plans to open another location in San Ramon.
Danville Bakery Has Best Cookies In Bay Area: Mercury News
See where to go to get the softest, chewiest chocolate chip cookies in the region.
Crimes, traffic crashes and more changed lives —
Man Drowns In East Bay Creek
The man was trying to cross Alameda Creek, near Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, when he went under.
Injured Hiker Airlifted From Remote Griffith Park Trail: LAFD
An injured hiker was airlifted from a remote Griffith Park trail Sunday morning, according to the LAFD.
2 Found Dead In OC Storage Facility, Bloody Spear Found At Scene
A third person was left in critical condition at the scene, and authorities are investigating the incident as a homicide.
Double Homicide Suspect On The Loose: Police
Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a man and woman, Livermore's first two homicides of the year.
Instead Of 21st Birthday, Funeral Planned For Victim Of DUI Crash
An alleged DUI driver caused the fiery 91 freeway crash near Interstate 15 that killed a man who was just shy of his 21st birthday.
2 Officers Shot, 1 Critically Injured In San Jose
Two officers and a suspect were rushed to the hospital Thursday night following a shootout in San Jose.
LAPD Detective Accused In Hit-And-Run Crash: DA
An LAPD detective is facing criminal charges in connection to a hit-and-run crash Friday, according to the DA's office.
'Burglary Tourists' Arrested After Helicopter, Ground Pursuit: Police
Two men accused of coming to LA County from Colombia to commit residential burglary were arrested after a pursuit this week, police said.
Killer Chases Car In Granada Hills, Shooting Teen Passenger To Death
The victim, a 19-year-old man, was a passenger in the vehicle when he was shot repeatedly, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
'Bitcoin Jesus' Hid $48 Million From The IRS: Authorities
Roger Ver, formerly of Santa Clara, was arrested over the weekend in Spain, authorities said.
This amazing place that we call home continues to inspire —
Mysterious Jelly-Like Blobs Wash Ashore In Southern California
Disc-shaped and with a sail-like protrusion, thousands of the blobs have been spotted in recent days, according to reports.
11 Climate-Friendly Gardens Featured In Napa Tour
Get inspired to create resource-efficient landscaping by touring 11 private and public gardens around Napa.
All-White Killer Whale Makes Rare SoCal Appearance In South OC
A rare white orca named "Frosty" was spotted off the coast of Dana Point, Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari reported.
Biden Signs Expansion Of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
The expansion "will ensure that future generations can experience, learn from, and enjoy these irreplaceable resources."
Dolphins Frolic In Crescent Bay: Photo Of The Day
One Laguna Beach resident was enjoying the view of Crescent Bay from her window when she spotted a special sight in the waters below.
Dublin 'Nature In Our Backyard' Photo Winners Announced
See the four winning shots of Dublin life, selected out of 198 submissions.
Meet The New Pandas Coming To The San Diego Zoo
Yun Chuan, a 4-year-old male, and Xin Bao, a 3-year-old female, were born in Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base in Sichuan, China.
Disneyland Ticket Deal Announced For Summer 2024
The Anaheim theme park announced its ticket deal ahead of a bustling summer season.
Legoland California To Launch North America's First Lego World Parade
In celebration of the launch, the Carlsbad theme park is offering $29 tickets for children.
Ryan Gosling Surprises Fans At Universal's 'Fall Guy' Stunt Show
Fans at Universal got a surprise from Ryan Gosling during their day at the theme park.
Don’t miss —
$5M Lottery Scratchers Ticket Sold In San Diego County
The odds of winning the top prize — $5 million — is 1 in 3,061,044, according to the California Lottery.
$392K Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Long Beach
A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold at Eddie's Jr. market in Long Beach.
Tuberculosis Outbreak Kills 1 In Long Beach
A tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach has killed one person and hospitalized nine more, city health officials said.
Dead Whale Investigation Completed By Marine Mammal Center
The gray whale was found floating in San Francisco Bay recently.
Three more —
Dog Found Under Pizza Shop Adopted By Owner
Pupperoni, a chihuahua rescued from under a Round Table Pizza shop, quickly captured the heart of the company's owner and his wife.
'Returned' Kitty Rescued By CA Amazon Worker: How Galena Got Home
A Utah family shipped their cat to Riverside County in an Amazon returns box. Here's how part-time cat rescuer Brandy Hunter stepped in.
Ducklings Cause 15 Freeway Traffic Jam In Corona
Motorists were slowing to avoid hitting the baby birds.
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