Bloodied Woman Drags Samurai Sword | Pandas Debut | Worker Loses It

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.

• Bloodied Woman Dragging Samurai Sword Leads Police To Body
• Armed Robbery Suspect Live Streams Chase With Baby In Car: Deputies
• Shannen Doherty Finalized Divorce Hours Before Death
• 'Everyone’s Gonna Shut Up:' Airline Employee Goes Off On Crowd
• Hugging Robber Steals Jewelry Off Victim's Neck
• Forced 'Outing' Of LGBTQ+ Students Banned In California
• Boy Brain Dead After DUI Driver Crashed Into Family On Bike Ride
• Pandas To Make Public Debut Aug. 8 At San Diego Zoo
• Man Suspected Of Sexually Assaulting Woman Walking Newborn Arrested
• One Of World's Oldest Gorillas Dies At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• ‘I was Humiliated’: NFL Hall Of Famer Wrongly Cuffed On Flight To CA
• Dog Left In Sweltering Car Rescued In Bay Area
• Deputy Shoots, Kills Man During Homeless Encampment Clearout.
• Violet Affleck Advocates For Long COVID Protection
• Worker Jumps Out Of Carjacked Coffee Truck Mid-Chase: Police
• K-9 Who Seized Over 1,000 Pounds Of Drugs During 9-Year Career Retires
• Child Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested, Police Seek More Victims
• String Of Earthquakes Hit California
• Woman Accused Of Stealing Child's Birthday Present
• Ken Behring Estate Sold At Auction For Record-Breaking Price

Other notable stories this week include:

Earthquake Rattles The Bay Area Wednesday, 3rd In 2 Days

Here's what the U.S. Geological Survey has to say about the earthquake and how to report your experience if you felt it.

Black Tar Heroin, Other Drugs Found In Car Muffler At CA Border

Packages of black tar heroin, brown powder heroin, cocaine and fentanyl powder were concealed inside the muffler of a car, authorities said.

CA Lottery Increases Prize Payouts All Week Due To Software Glitch

To make up for a glitch that affected some winnings, the CA Lottery will fatten the pot this week.

4 Missing Brothers, 2-5 Years-Old, Sought By Sheriff's Department

Authorities are asking for help finding four brothers last seen in Palmdale nearly three weeks ago.

5th Victim Dies In Family Massacre: Police

A 1-year-old toddler who was shot last week has died, police reported Monday. His 6-year-old brother was also killed.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park To Celebrate World Echidna Day

The park will host keeper chats at Zuest Station near the tree kangaroo habitat.

Tinkerbell The Bunny Rescued From House Fire

No injuries were reported by firefighters or residents — including their beloved pets.

Giant Warehouse Project OK'd At Site Of Former Redlands Waterpark

City Council's approval on Tuesday overturns the Planning Commission’s unanimous vote last month recommending the project be rejected.

Masked Men Break Into Cars, Homes In Danville: Police

Danville police said that suspects broke into 8 cars, and used garage clickers to get into at least 5 homes. The suspects remain at-large.

Deputy Pepper-Sprayed Man At Courthouse, Falsified Police Report: DA

The deputy is accused of pepper-spraying a man and then lying about her use of force in a police report.

IATSE Members Approve New Contracts

IATSE members, including crew and craftspeople, have voted in favor of a set of new contracts.

Evacuations, Freeway Closures Triggered By 3 LA County Brush Fires

Wildfires broke out across the county Friday from the mountain forest to the high desert. Smoke could be seen across the region.

Schiff Calls On Biden To Drop Out, Citing 'Serious Concerns'

The ranking Democratic lawmaker and frontrunner in the California senate race said it was time for the president to "pass the torch."

2 Child Drowning Deaths In Riverside County Spark Advisory

A 4-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a community spa died Monday. A 5-year-old child drowned July 6.

Mega Mart Korean Supermarket To Open In Dublin

The popular Korean chain plans to open its second East Bay location at the former location of Lucky's Supermarkets, the city said.

BART Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Pleasanton

Police say that an Alaska man was arrested at the station in connection with the stabbing.

Domestic Altercation Turns Fatal In Norco

A 31-year-old woman was booked on suspicion of murder. She is accused of killing a 57-year-old man with her vehicle.

2nd 3-Year-Old Twin Dies After Mother Charged With Murder: LAPD

The second 3-year-old twin boy who was hospitalized last week died over the weekend as their mother faces a murder charge, police said.

Riverside County Killer Allegedly Strikes Again, This Time In Prison

Ronald Dean Ricks, 38, is being investigated for his role in an alleged fatal attack on a fellow inmate over the weekend.

Victim Ran Down In Fatal Newport Beach Hit-And-Run

An Orange County man has been arrested on suspicion of a fatal hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian in Newport Beach, police said.

Man Who Set Brush Fires In South OC Arrested, OC Sheriff Says

A 29-year-old San Juan Capistrano man was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of setting at least 10 fires in south Orange County.

Elk Grove Subaru Donates Care Packages To Local Families

The recipients have family members receiving treatment at Shriners Children's Hospital of Northern California.

Vehicle Crashes Into Fremont Business

An electric vehicle crashed through the front door of a real estate office, according to the Fremont Fire Department.

Flash Robbery Crew Arrested At Storefront Used As A Fence: LAPD

The Los Angeles Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) arrested multiple suspects in connection with a “flash robbery” Tuesday.

Coca-Cola Toasts SeaWorld's 60th Anniversary With Celebration Sundays

The next Celebration Sunday is this Sunday.