$30 Minimum Wage| Would-Be Hijacker Opens Plane Door | Dogs Kill Girl

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.

• Would-Be Hijacker Opens Plane Door, Holds Pen To Flight Attendant’s Throat
• $30 Minimum Wage Approved By City Council
• Ex-Wife Of Slain Doctor Arrested In Murder-For-Hire Scheme: Police
• How To Win And Lose $197M In A Day: Jackpot Winner Says He Bought Both Winning Tickets And Lost One
• 'Not Afraid Of' Death At 99: Dick Van Dyke's Dances With Coldplay, Flees Wildfire In Eventful Birthday Month
• Family Dogs Kill Girl, 5, In Her Backyard
• Bird Flu Suspected In Cat Deaths
• Parvo-Positive Puppies Dumped At Local Park
• Historic CA Mansion Destroyed By Fire
• Car-Sized Drones Launch Nightly Over CA Skies: Who Is Flying Them And Why?
• 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence
• Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! Restaurant Opens In CA
• 'We Have Your Gun, Ammo and Meth:' Police Issue Cheeky Lost And Found Notice
• Hannah Kobayashi Found Safe, Ending Search That Captivated The Nation
• Park Ranger Remembered As 'Fearless Yet Compassionate'
• Homeless Go-Kart Driver Killed In Crash With Parked Truck
• Triathlete Who Died During Indian Wells Ironman ID'd As Tech Executive
• Listeria Outbreak Linked To CA Newborn Deaths Continues
• 'Scary Place To Work': Man Arrested Amid Manager's Slaying
• $100 Million Of Marijuana Found During Inland Empire Drug Bust: Police
• 2 Injured In Freeway Shooting
• Biden Pardons CA Man In Largest-Ever Clemency
• Deputy Accused Of Arranging Sex With Minor Arrested, Resigns
• Respiratory Illnesses Linked To Farm Runoff
• 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scam Leads To Arrests After High-Tech Bust: DA
• Sesame Place San Diego To Celebrate Hanukkah And Kwanzaa

Other notable stories this week include:

Paramedic Shortage Sparks New Certificate Program In Palm Desert

The College of the Desert is accepting applicants for a new certificate program to address the flagging number of paramedics.

Mega Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked By Courts

The $24.6 billion merger would have reshaped California’s grocery market, impacting prices and jobs across more than 1,000 stores.

Robber Sentenced For $2.7M Beverly Hills Jewelry Heist

The man and his accomplices made off with $2.7 million in jewelry — but he left his cell phone behind at the scene.

Fremont Has A New Police K-9 Team

Nala is trained to detect gunshot residue and explosives.

Man Covered In Blood Runs From Police, Kayaks To Random Boat In OC

Police arrested the San Diego man after he reportedly led them on a vehicle pursuit that started in Irvine and ended in Newport Beach.

Teen Dies Days After RivCo Fire That Killed 3 Dogs: Report

A memorial service for the 14-year-old Central Middle School student will be held on Dec. 20.

Missing Livermore Climber Presumed Dead: New Zealand Police

New Zealand authorities said that Livermore resident Carlos "Kique" Romero is presumed dead after trying to climb 12,000-foot Mt. Cook.

Luigi Mangione, Person Of Interest In CEO Killing, Worked In CA

Luigi Mangione, a person of interest in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing who faces gun charges, previously lived and worked in California.

Malibu Man Stays Behind To Defend Homes From Franklin Fire: Report

The man says he helped save five homes from flames as the fire devastated the coastal community on Tuesday.

Harvest Park Middle School Honored For Special Education Achievements

The school received a Golden Bell Award from the California School Board Association.

Grim Details Emerge In Deadly Fashion Island Daylight Robbery

Three defendants have been charged with murder for the death of a 68-year-old tourist visiting Newport Beach.

San Ramon STEM Teams Named State Finalists In Samsung STEM Competition

Three student teams from Cal High and D

Man Ran Down By Car In Violent Argument At Laguna Beach Bar

The initial argument was reportedly over the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and ultimately two men were arrested by police.

South OC Actress Dazzles In 2nd Lifetime Thriller Movie Of 2024

A south Orange County actress is celebrating the release of her second Lifetime movie this year.

DA Clears Pleasanton Officers For 2022 Shooting

Price cleared two Pleasanton officers in a reopened case, but also criticized what she deemed an "unnecessary escalation of force."

8, Including 2 Children, Injured In High-Speed Crash: Police

Authorities were investigating the cause of a crash that injured eight people, including a driver with two young kids in the car in Anaheim.

Dublin High Schoolers Hosting Community Hackathon

Circuit Bakers and Tri-Valley Excel are sponsoring a virtual Circuit Hacks hackathon Dec. 14. Participants can win up to $500.

Energy Projects Approved At Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego

The California Energy Commission approved $50 million in grant funding to support energy storage projects at the bases.

Californians Are Sour About The Economy

“Over the next 12 months, 56 percent of adult residents expect bad times financially in California.”

LAPD Helicopter Crashes In Los Alamitos

No one was injured in Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base crash that ended with a helicopter on its side.

White Supremacist Leader Tied To Political Violence Sentenced

The leader of an organization that represented itself as "a combat-ready," militant nationalist group was in sentenced for conspiracy.

Danny Masterson Defense Team Faces Scrutiny For Contacting Jurors

The judge in the "That 70s Show" actor's rape trial referred two attorneys and a private investigator to regulators for investigation.

6 Local Law Enforcement Officers Cleared In 5 Shootings

The shootings happened in Escondido, Chula Vista, San Ysidro, La Mesa and Fallbrook.