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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.

• Explosion At High School After Groundskeeper Drives Over Firework With Lawnmower
• Baby Left In Hot Car Saved In Dramatic Rescue; Father Arrested
• These Are The Best Food Trucks In CA, According To Yelp
• Man Denies Killing Passenger, Hijacking Metro Bus In Overnight Rampage
• Sheriff's Officials Apologize For Sympathetic Message About Military-Strike Victims In Iran
• Fitness Influencer Killed By Estranged Husband While On Date: Reports
• Video: Masked Men Chase Man And Woman Across PCH In Immigration Raid
• Newsom Sues Fox News Over Alleged Defamation In Story About Call With Trump
• Teen Lost Touch With Reality Before Walking Off CA's Highest Mountain, Dad Says
• Masked Men In US Border Patrol Vests Repeatedly Beat OC Father Before Detaining Him
• OC Trainer Charged In Connection With Deaths Of 'Dozens' Of Dogs
• Vigil For Slain Football Player Ends In Gunfire
• 49ers Cornerback Arrested In LA For Obstruction: Police
• Handcuffed Houdini Pulls Off Disappearing Act In LAPD SUV Near The Magic Castle.
• Person Dies After Falling From Devil's Slide Cliff
• At 82 Years Old, Miguel's Jr. Founder Earns Her High School Diploma
• Man Who Shot Police Officer Linked To Shooting Of 2 Teens In Driverless Taxi: Police
• Livermore Could Host Billion-Dollar Fusion Energy Research Facility
• 2 SoCal Restaurants Earn Michelin's Highest 3-Star Rating
• .CA Found In Violation Of Title IX In Clash With Trump Officials Over Transgender Athletes
• Measles Cases Spike In CA As Contagious Disease Resurges In U.S.
• Fake Rideshare Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In San Diego: Police
• Zip-Tied Kittens To Make Full Recovery At San Diego Shelter
• Brad Pitt's LA Home Ransacked By Thieves: Report
• Ongoing Immigration Raids Prompt LA Cities To Cancel Independence Day Celebrations
• Man Dies After Locking Himself Inside McDonald's Bathroom

Other notable stories this week include:

Palm Springs Suicide Bombing Defendant Dies In Custody

Daniel Jongyon Park, 32, of Kent, Washington, was found unresponsive around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at L.A.'s Metropolitan Detention Center.

Sublime To Play At Vans Warped Tour In Long Beach

"There is no band that is more qualified to represent the LBC," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said at a Grow Long Beach event Wednesday.

4 Temecula Restaurants Earn Global Wine Honors From Wine Spectator

Four Temecula restaurants earned Wine Spectator awards in 2025, placing them among the world’s top spots for wine lovers.

Man Robbed At Lakers Game After Being Barred From 'Celebrity' Bathroom: Lawsuit

The man says he was attacked in an upstairs restroom after being told the one closest to his courtside seats was for a VIP.

Wildlife Crossing's Final Stage Of Construction Begins

The 101 Freeway crossing will be the largest bridge of its kind in the world, and a global model for urban wildlife conservation.

These SoCal Airports Ranked Among Best Nationwide

The Washington Post collected data on more than 450 U.S. Airports with at least 1,000 passenger departures in 2024. These were the best.

These NorCal Airports Ranked Among Best Nationwide

The Washington Post collected data on more than 450 U.S. airports with at least 1,000 passenger departures in 2024. These were the best.

CA Grocery Giant Announces Closures: What To Know

The company said the stores will close over the next 18 months, according to an earnings report.

OC Restaurant Loses Michelin Star: Report

An Orange County sushi spot just lost its one-star Michelin status this year.

12-Year-Old Among 3 Livermore Juveniles Arrested For 49 Car Burglaries: Livermore Police

Livermore police said a group ages 12-15 smashed dozens of car windows in downtown Livermore and stole items inside.

Supervisors Remove Bay Area Sheriff, Await Possible Appeal

The Board of Supervisors approved the next step in the removal process but a possible evidentiary hearing is looming.

Marine Vet Says Border Patrol Agents Beat His OC Gardener Dad In Viral Video - Agency Says He Swung At Them

Narciso Barranco, a gardener, and father of three U.S. marines, was arrested and beaten by border patrol agents in Santa Ana.

19 Cats Found Living In Squalid Stolen U-Haul Ready To Be Adopted

Some of the 19 cats found living in squalor last week are healthy and need to find their forever homes, according to Pasadena Humane.

Two Years On, This South Bay Garden Continues To Cultivate Community

"It's good for the soul," one community garden member said about her experience.

Bay Area Bank Robbery Botched: Police

A bank robber passed a note to the teller, demanding money, police said.

Actor Mark Wahlberg Makes Another Surprise Stop In Riverside County

The 54-year-old superstar mingled with guests at Wahlburgers, his family’s namesake fast-casual restaurant at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa.

New Italian Cuisine Spot Sees Warm Welcome In Laguna Beach

Piatti Laguna Beach is open for business on Ocean Avenue, and here's what to know about the neighborhood trattoria.

First Post-Wildfire Summer, Popular LA County Beaches May Pose Health Risks, Experts Warn

"You don't want to go to a place that has been stressed out by a natural disaster," a marine expert said. "Give them space to heal."

Jury Duty Scams On The Rise In The Bay Area

The Superior Court warns residents to be on alert for jury duty scam calls.