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Bank Robber Takes Hostages | Toddler Held at Gunpoint | Bear Party
Mother, Son Trafficked 13-Year-Olds Nabbed Off The Street | Owner Intent On Tearing Down Marilyn Monroe's Home Fights City | Snowiest Day
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.
- Mother And Son Trafficked 13-Year-Olds Nabbed Off The Street: DOJ
- Bear Takes A Dip In Pool With Cubs In Tow: 'Cuteness Overload'
- Snowiest Day Of Season Recorded This Week
- Kindergarten Teacher Murdered By Her Son: Police
- Video Shows Stolen Lamborghini Chase That Ended In Fatal Crash
- Intoxicated Grandpa Paid Unhoused Woman $20 To Watch 7-Year-Old: Cops
- Botched Bank Robbery Turns Into Hostage Situation
- Organized Crime Ring Aided By CHP Employee Gets Dismantled
- Condo Sells For $24 Million
- Children, 2 And 4, Die After Being Swept Away By Creek At Picnic
- 5 Little Blue Penguin Chicks Hatch This Season At Birch Aquarium
- Owner Intent On Tearing Down Marilyn Monroe's Home Fights Monument Designation
- Gun Held To Toddler's Head During Robbery: Police
- Assault Rifle, Ammo Found In UCR Student's Dorm Room
- Woman Finds Lion Staring Down From Her Avocado Tree
- 2 Found Dead In Storage Facility, Bloody Spear Found At Scene
- 'Ghostbusters' Themed Car Found Stripped And Inoperable After Theft
- San Francisco Premium Outlets Opening 3 New Stores
- Legend Of Entertainment News Dies Suddenly After Broadcast
- Mountain Lion Spotted Outside Pleasanton Home
Other notable stories this week include:
Rocket Launch Lights Up Night Sky
The West Coast Falcon 9 launch was visible across the Southern California sky Thursday.
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Major Fee Hike To Hit Californians' Monthly Utility Bills
The change approved Thursday forces California utility customers to pay a monthly fee on top of their electricity rate.
Woman Sues Disneyland, Claims 'Goofy' Actor Fell On Her
The woman claimed that she suffered "severe, traumatic, debilitating and permanent injuries" after a Goofy actor allegedly fell on her.
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Pleasanton Police Post Pics Of Carjacking Suspects, Then Remove Them
Pleasanton police posted photos of suspects wanted for an attempted carjacking on Neal Street and robbery in Sunol, then took them down.
Female Postal Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint In Dublin: DPS
Two masked suspects robbed a postal carrier in West Dublin Monday for her mailbox key and cell phone, police said.
Doctor Charged With Groping Female Patients
The physician was charged with sexually assaulting two of his patients when he grabbed their breasts during medical exams.
Berkeley Bakery's Chocolate Chip Cookies Among Best In The Bay Area
A ranking of the 11 best chocolate chip cookies includes a Berkeley indulgence.
USC Faculty Censure University President, Provost Over Protest Respons
The censure cited "widespread dissatisfaction and concern" regarding decisions surrounding commencement activities and protests.
East Bay Man Convicted Of Assaulting, Robbing Victim Met On Dating App
The attack happened in San Francisco, where the pair met up.
Ohtani's Former Interpreter To Plead Guilty To Stealing $17M
The superstar slugger's former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to pay gambling debts.
Bay Bridge Lights Returning In 2025: Reports
The beloved Bay Bridge lights are expected to return early next year with twice as many bulbs, according to nonprofit Illuminate.
Civil Rights Groups Rally To Protect Inclusion In IE Schools
Groups are calling on the Perris Unified High School District's governing board to reinstate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion funding.
Disneyland 'Oogie Boogie Bash' Dates Released For Halloween 2024
If you want to go to the biggest Halloween party around, reserve your spot at California Adventure Park, at the Disneyland Resort.
Rue21 Closing All CA Stores After Bankruptcy Filing
The company's stores will close in four to six weeks and will be preceded by going-out-of-business sales, CNN reported.
IE Killer Stabbed To Death In California Prison
Scott Troy Cook had a violent history. He executed one of his victims while reciting a line from the movie "Pulp Fiction."
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