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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.

• The Mystery Behind CA' s Troubling ‘Help’ Signs Captured On Satellite Images
• Watch: Rare Orca Pod Spotted Hunting Dolphins Off CA Coast
• Newly ID’d Asteroid Turns Out To Be Starman Driving Tesla In Space: Report
• Grandson Killed 97-Year-Old; Hid Grandmother's Body In Trunk: Police
• Suspect In Model’s Rape, Murder Denies Saying 'Dead Girls Don't Talk'
• Boss Accused Of Trying To Kill Employee
• Massive 525-Pound Bear Moves Into Crawl Space Of CA Home During Evacuation
• Television Star Accused Of DUI In NorCal
• 3 Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Taken In By Zoo
• Sadistic Neo-Nazi Pedophilia Group Groomed SoCal Children Online: DOJ
• WATCH: Deputies Rescue 100-Year-Old Left Behind In Wildfire Evacuation
• Officer Used His Power To Sexually Assault At Least 4 Women: Officials
• Special Delivery On Freeway Firefighters Help Woman Give Birth
• Waymo Attacked By Crowd During Street Takeover: Cops
• Woman Reunites With Fire Captain Who Saved Her From Inferno
• One Reason Your Power Bill Is High: Baked-In Profits That Critics Call Excessive
• Man Fell Through Ceiling, Killed Business Owner With Bat
• ICE Arrests Child Molester In CA
• Local Man Finds Out He Won The Lottery By Joke Text From Co-Worker
• Drone Pilot Who Took Out Palisades Firefighting Plane Avoids Jail: DOJ
• School Board Drums Up New Angle On Controversial Policies
• Son Charged With Stabbing Mother To Death
• Boom! First Independently Developed Jet Breaks Sound Barrier Over CA
• Doctor's Ex-Wife Pleads Not Guilty To Hiring His Killer
• Man Robs Cherry Valley Elder, Then Stops For Burgers
• Contra Costa 'Sextortion' Case Ends With Prison Sentence

Other notable stories this week include:

1-Year-Old Boy Missing In Possible Parent Abduction

The boy is in the custody of Child Welfare Services. Both he and his mother vanished Wednesday during an unsupervised visit.

OC Firefighter Gets 6 Months In Jail For Deadly Hit-And-Run

According to prosecutors, the firefighter fatally struck a 24-year-old with his vehicle while driving on Pacific Coast Highway in 2022.

Decomposed Body Found In Orange County Thursday: CHP

The body was discovered Thursday at a homeless encampment in Anaheim, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Dublin Man Involved In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Feds

A Dublin resident worked with a man who pleaded guilty to trying to hire a hitman for murders, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Orinda Photographer Documents Skateboarding History In New Exhibit

Jeff Heyman's "Montevideo: Skateboarding History in the San Ramon Valley" opens soon at the Museum of The San Ramon Valley.

'Conclusive Proof' Of Eaton Fire's Origin Will Cost SCE: Attorneys

"This is the clearest evidence that I've ever seen of utilities' equipment being the start of a fire," one veteran wildfire attorney said.

3 Teen Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued In Long Beach

Long Beach police rescued three underage victims of human trafficking and arrested a 37-year-old suspect.

Pleasanton Police Say They Will Not Enforce Federal Immigration Laws

The city said its priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of all, despite their immigration status.

Tuberculosis Exposure Reported At Palomar High School

People with TB may be sick for months before they are diagnosed, health officials said.

Sisters Launch Murrieta Gymnastics & Parkour Franchise

Founders Memberships are still available at Murrieta's GForce location, where recreational and team gymnastics programs, and Parkour.

Movie Featuring South OC Actress Now Streaming On Apple TV

The Orange County actress is featured alongside Anthony Michael Hall in the new sci-fi film, "Roswell Delirium."

Human Skeletal Remains Found In Palm Springs Gorge

Investigators are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.

FireAid Delivered Loads Of Surprises. Here Are The Best Moments

The event featured surprises, stories and a long list of stars including Billie Eilish, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell.

Daytime Santa Monica Boulevard Stabbing Caught On Video: LAPD

Police are searching for a man wanted for stabbing a woman in broad daylight earlier this month

Target Shoplifting Suspect Had Ghost Gun, Stolen Credit Cards: Police

Livermore police arrested two suspects in connection with a Target theft, and found that one suspect had a felony warrant.

Rihanna In Court As Accuser Testifies Against Her Partner A$AP Rocky

The singer superstar, who has two toddler sons with the rapper Rocky, listened as the rapper's former friend described being shot at by him.

Woman Claims To Be Winner of $1.08 Billion Jackpot In Lottery Lawsuit

The woman created an uproar when she appeared before news crews dramatically claiming to be the winner, but the jackpot went to someone else

Man Run Over In Parking Lot In Deadly Bar Fight Aftermath: Police

The driver who ran over the 51-year-old was fleeing gunshots from the son of the man who was killed in the crash, police said.