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CALIFORNIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across California. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

• CA Woman 'Narrated' Her Own Murder In Chilling Voicemail: Prosecutors
• Watch: Speedboat Flips At 200 Mph On CA Lake
• Missing 3-Year-Old Considered 'Endangered': CHP
• Hundreds Of Dying Dolphins And Whales Strand Amid Toxic Algae Bloom
• City’s Plan For $30 Minimum Wage Draws Resistance
• Former CHP Captain Sexually Abuses Flight Attendants: DOJ
• Gun Discharge In Classroom Prompts Lockdown In Elementary School
• Large Bear And Coyote Sidekick Stake Out Valley Neighborhood
• CA Man Accused Of Trading Child Porn Using Neighbor's WiFi
• Autistic Child Rescued From Busy Freeway
• Lacrosse Team Faces Tough Punishment After Prom-Night Forfeiture
• Why Is CA Dumping Millions Of Flies Over CA Homes?
• SF, Santa Clara Sue Trump Over 'Cruel', 'Chaotic' Federal Firings
• Bay Area Homes Flood The Market But People Aren't Biting: Report
• John Elway's Agent Dies After Falling From Golf Cart Driven By Elway
• World Dog Surfing Championship Returns
• The End of An Era for CA License Plates — Here's What's Replacing Them
• Hometown Hero Returns To Play In Rugby World Championship
• Curing The 'Male Loneliness Epidemic' One Walk At A Time
• CA Student Creates Interactive Environmental App
• Man Stabs Brother Multiple Times: Police

Other notable stories this week include:

San Rafael Sex Offender Accused Of Following Child To School: Police

Police said he has arrest records spanning from 2017 to 2025, including for child annoyance after being on different school campuses.

12 Parakeets Hidden, Tied Up In Smuggling Attempt At Border

At least two of the protected birds have died, a third suffered a possible broken neck, and others appeared in poor health, officials said.

FBI Arrests Alleged South Lake Tahoe Fentanyl Dealer Linked To 4 Overdose Deaths

Back on Feb. 12, 2024, first responders were called to a South Lake Tahoe home for an overdose situation involving multiple patients.

Ex-Bay Area Elementary School Teacher Gets 200 Years-To-Life Sentence For Molesting Students

San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe's office says a judge sentenced 34-year-old Jeremy Pakyin Yeh to 200 years to life.

Campbell Police Arrest Driver Suspected Of Running Over Man During Argument

Police said the victim and Gevargiz had been arguing before the suspect allegedly got into his car and intentionally ran over the other man.

This South Bay Mother-Daughter Business Is Crafting Its Own Story

Bohee Park and her seven-year-old daughter, Avery Kim, created their own craft business, Lina Twinzi, inspired by their love for art.

UC Riverside's Getaway Cafe Closes After Nearly 3 Decades

Citing post-COVID woes and a dispute with the university, the iconic student haunt is closing down, despite a campaign to save it.

Stagecoach Music Festival Sees 20% Uptick In Arrests

Arrests and handicap parking citations spike at 2025 Stagecoach Festival, with fake ID violations leading the list.

Bay Area Chocolatiers Worried As Potential Tariffs Could Add To Surging Cocoa Prices

Surging cocoa prices worldwide and the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S. are impacting local chocolatiers in the Bay Area.

Staffer Barricades Herself At Middle School, Triggering SWAT Standoff

Police evacuated Olive Middle School, and a SWAT Team was deployed to the campus Thursday.

Masai Giraffe Calf Born At San Diego Safari Park

The calf is bonding with his mom in the zoo's South Africa habitat.

Crime Ring Behind 200 Home Depot Thefts Busted

Police made four arrests in three counties.

New Lakers Star To Cover The Restoration Of Vandalized Kobe Mural

"Kobe is L.A.," said the recently acquired Lakers star Luka Doncic.

Suspected 'Cat Killer' Released On Bail, Sparking Protest In OC

Around one hundred people gathered in Santa Ana to protest the release of the suspect, who was accused of killing neighborhood cats.

OC Woman Wins Grocery Outlet's 'Free Groceries For Life' Sweepstakes

An Orange County woman just won big, thanks to Grocery Outlet's "Free Groceries for Life" sweepstakes.

Transgender Woman Sexually Assaulted, Beaten In Hate Crime: LAPD

Police are asking for help identifying three suspects who violently attacked a woman at her Westlake business several times.

Coast Guard Stops Suspected Human-Smuggling Vessel Off San Diego

The 11 men and four women claimed to be Mexican nationals, the Coast Guard said.

Sack Of Kittens Found In RivCo Backyard, 1 Arrested For Animal Cruelty

Sadly, the animals perished, officials say, due to the crime.

Man Shot During San Francisco Robbery: Police

Police say 3 men were involved in the robbery attempt.

Welcome To The First Fire-Resistant Neighborhood. Now What About The Rest Of California?

Dixon Trail, in San Diego County, is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States.

Sexual Assault Victims Sought In Sonoma County

Police say he has been arrested in two rape cases, and fear there may be more victims. Police list the aliases he's used.

Legoland California Resort To Launch New Lego Festival

The festival will take place from Saturday through June 8 at the Carlsbad-based theme park and six other Legoland Resorts around the world.