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Charging Gorilla Breaks Zoo Glass | Dr. Rapes Tinder Date | Influencer Crashes Chopper On PCH: CA News
Torture, Kidnapping Victim Rescued | Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead Near CA Mall | Couple Married Almost 70 Years Dies Together
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.
- Gorilla Breaks Glass Panel At San Diego Zoo
- Trump Threatens To Relocate Olympics From CA
- Influencer Known For Stunts Piloted Helicopter That Plummeted, Crashed On PCH
- Torture, Kidnapping Victim Rescued At Mall Following Cross-Country Crime Spree: Police
- Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead Near SoCal Mall: Police
- Diane Keaton’s Cause Of Death Revealed
- Watch: Massive Muddy River Floods Popular CA Surf Spot After Rain
- Doctor Who Raped Tinder Date Sentenced: Prosecutors
- CA Freeway Closes For Military Celebration After Officials Previously Promised No Shutdown
- Pleasanton Couple Married Almost 70 Years Killed In Dublin Car Crash
- Rarer Variant Of Mpox Confirmed In CA County, 1st In US Not Linked To Travel
- 18 Vehicles Get Flat Tires, Car Damage From Debris On Major Freeway
- Jury Deliberations Begin For Former Coach Accused Of Sending Lewd Photos To Teens: Reports
- Homeland Security Video Slated For TSA Checkpoints Snubbed By CA Airport
- Musk, Bay Area CEO Call For National Guard In San Francisco: Report
- Hunting Accident Claims Life Of CA Sheriff's Lieutenant
- SF Mayor, Trump Clash Over Potential National Guard Deployment In The Bay: Report
- Man Told Police His Girlfriend Had Killed Herself. He's Now Being Charged With Her Murder
- Dust From The Salton Sea Is Harming Kids: UCI Research
- Rare Plant Rediscovered At Vasco Hills Regional Preserve After 68 Years
- Kidnapped Woman Rescued In Northern CA, 3 Suspects Arrested: Police
- Hawk Shot With BB Gun Rehabilitated And Released In The Peninsula
- Cops Stop Car With Hand-Drawn License Plate
- USC Rejects Trump's Funding Compact
- Encinitas Tennis Player Sets New School Record With 100th Career Singles Win
Other notable stories this week include:
Cause Of The Crash That Killed 4 Teen Girls In Northern CA Released, Refutes Survivor's Account: Report
In April, the driver crashed the SUV into a tree, resulting in the death of four teen passengers, police said.
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Father Pleads Guilty In Son Emmanuel Haro's Murder: RivCo DA
Jake Mitchell Haro unexpectedly pleaded guilty to killing his baby at a court hearing on Thursday.
LA County Man Who Branded ICE Lawyer ‘Wicked Ice Queen’ Denies Harassment Charges: DOJ
The man is accused of running a years-long campaign of harassment against the woman and her family, prosecutors say.
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Former Student Stabs 3 Staffers At South Bay School: Police
The former student also planted incendiary devices nearby, according to police.
Ohtani Hits 3 Homers, Pitches Shutout Into The 7th Inning For Dodgers World Series Berth
“I don’t think there’s any better performance in postseason history,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
New Innovation Center To Bring Dozens Of High-Tech Jobs To Fremont: Officials
The project is expected to be completed sometime in 2026, city officials said.
13 LA County Employees Bilked The State With Bogus Unemployment Claims: DA
The county workers are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from the state through phony unemployment claims.
Palisades Fire Suspect Indicted On 2 New Charges
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted the man accused of setting the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire.
Bay Area Commits Over $41 Million To Housing Projects Claiming To Be Affordable
The housing targets low-income families, seniors, homeless individuals, farmworkers, first-time homeowners and people with disabilities.
Man Convicted Of Manslaughter After Fiery Crash Killed 2 Passengers In Northern CA: Prosecutors
The man was arrested after driving his car 90 MPH and crashing it while intoxicated, police said.
Bay Area Sheriff Officially Ousted From Her Position By Board Of Supervisors
After many months of fighting to remain in office, the embattled sheriff has been stripped of her position.
Serial Rapist Drugged Victims Over Several Years While Enrolled At USC: DA
Authorities say the doctoral graduate may have victimized others who have yet to come forward.
Valley Mom Gets 18 Years For Toddler Twins' Fentanyl Deaths
The woman was accused of child abuse related to the deaths of her twin 3-year-old sons.
'Bitcoin Jesus' Reaches $50M Deal With Feds In LA To Dismiss Tax Charges
An early cryptocurrency evangelist once dubbed "Bitcoin Jesus" reached a tentative deal with the federal government Tuesday.
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