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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.

• Drug Plane Lands On CA Freeway, 2 Arrested: Police
• A Lost Cat's Mysterious 2-Month, 900-Mile Journey Home To California
• Boy Abducted From CA In 1951 At Age 6 Found Alive
• Break-Ins Spike As Bears Learn To Open Doors, 1 Moves Into Crawlspace
• School Counselor Who Had Sex With Her Student May Have Victimized Others: PD
• Taggers, Squatters Take Over Mansion Tied To MLB Owner
• Chili Peppers Guitarist Charged With Manslaughter In Pedestrian’s Death
• Stronger Protections Proposed For CA County's Oldest Trees
• 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Star Dead After Palm Springs Stabbing
• Santa Rosa Man Whose Goats Were Stolen Gets Help From Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri
• 2 Planes Collide Mid-Air
• 1 Dead, Suspected Gunman In Custody After Harrowing Bus Hijacking
• CA Bans 'Intoxicating' Hemp THC Products
• CA Accuses Exxon Of 'Decades Of Deception' In Plastic Recycling 'Myth'
• Woman Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Get Kids In Disney California Adventure For Free
• "Baseball's Last Dive Bar" Prepares For Last Call As A's Time In Oakland Nears End
• CA Man Who Abducted, Sexually Assaulted Girl Sought Early Release
• Suspect In 1987 Cold Case Killing Arrested
• UC To Buy More Drones, Robots, Pepper Balls, Projectile Launchers
• Community Rallies For Family Of ‘Critically Injured’ Firefighter

Other notable stories this week include:

Top 10 Celebrity-Owned Businesses Rake In The Revenue: Study

Most of the companies that made the top ten are headquartered in California and earn hundreds of millions annually.

Suspected Serial Rapist From LA County Faces Life In Prison

According to the LA County District Attorney's Office, the man is charged in a 26-count indictment that involves 11 victims.

CA Schools Must Limit Or Ban Use Of Cell Phones Under New Law

Newsom just signed the Phone-Free School Act, requiring every school district and institution to adopt a policy limiting phone use by 2026.

United Flight Approaching SFO Has Near Miss With Another Aircraft; 2 Passengers Hospitalized

The FAA said that "there was no loss of safe separation," which means that the minimum distance between the two aircraft was maintained.

Former LA Deputy Sentenced For Crash That Killed 12-Year-Old

A former LA County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to six years in prison for a high-speed, off-duty crash that resulted in a boy's death.

Riverside County Child Molester Killed Inside San Quentin: CDCR

Prison officials suspect inmate Mark Squires, 70, was killed by his cellmate, 36-year-old Gustavo Lopez. Both were from Riverside County.

Newsom Signs Law Banning All Plastic Shopping Bags At Grocery Stores

"Californians voted to ban plastic grocery bags in our state almost a decade ago, but the law clearly needed a redo."

No Charges Filed In Dancing With The Stars’ Artem Chigvintsev Domestic Violence Arrest: DA

Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said evidence against the "Dancing With The Stars" pro cast member was carefully evaluated.

Banning Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Boy Enters Pleas

If convicted as charged, John Edward Lario, 20, faces a possible sentence of life in prison.

Howl-O-Scream To Offer New Entertainment, Themed Food And Drinks

Howl-O-Scream returns this weekend with all new entertainment, haunted houses, hidden speakeasies and more at SeaWorld San Diego.

LA County Health Confirms 4th Case Of Locally Acquired Dengue

This marks the fourth locally acquired case of dengue in Los Angeles County, according to public health officials.

Homeless Encampments Decline In San Francisco

The city is providing more shelter beds, plus it has cracked down on tents.

City Of Concord Invites Community To Help Plant 'Micro Forest'

Over 700 trees and shrubs will be planted as a micro forest on the Ayers Elementary School campus thanks to a federal urban forest grant.

Substantial Damage To Several Homes, Cars Caused By DUI Driver: Police

It is alleged the driver was found asleep at the wheel and did not wake up until officers broke a window.

Coworker Killed Over Gambling Debt: Reports

The workplace shooting resulted in first-degree murder charges, police said.

Legoland California To Temporarily Close Driving School Attractions

The attractions will reopen in a brand new location in 2025.

Newsom Vetoes Anti-Speeding Bill Authored In Response To PCH Deaths

The bill was authored by Malibu's Legislators following last year's crash on PCH that killed four Pepperdine University students.