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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.
- CA Homeless Man Wins $1M With Scratchers Lottery Ticket
- Girl's Father Thwarts Kidnapping Attempt
- Don't Like A Column? LA Times Offers AI-Generated Opposing Viewpoints
- Pop Star Hopes To Dethrone Longtime CA Congressman
- Oscar-Nominated Actor Faces Charges From CA Ski Resort Arrest
- Naked Man Breaks Into Disneyland, Exposes Self To Guests: Report
- Gray Whale Calf And Mom Swim With Dolphin Off CA Coast: Photos
- Mom Charged With Murder In Daughter's Tub Drowning
- Gray Whale Rescued From Net Off CA Coast
- Film Archive Burns In Massive Fire
- This Fault Responsible For Monday’s Large Quake Could Devastate Region
- Menendez Brothers' Aunt Hospitalized After Crime Scene Photo Display
- 2 Camp Pendleton Marines Killed In U.S.-Mexico Border Crash: Report
- Watch: Woman Clings In 'Death Grip' To Cliff Below Pacific Crest Trail
- Iconic TV Props For Sale In "Channel Surfing" Auction
- Famous South Bay Surfer, Filmmaker Dies After ALS Battle: Report
- Some 4,000 Buildings In SF Could Collapse In A Big Earthquake: Report
- Television's Most Recognized Game Show Host Dies At Home
- State Tracks CA's Growing Gray Wolf Population
- Father, Teen Son Found Dead In Wash
- Decapitated Animals Found In Fremont
Other notable stories this week include:
Coachella Apologizes For 'Unacceptable' Traffic Chaos During Heat Wave
Goldenvoice vows fixes after Weekend 1 campers wait hours with no restrooms, forcing some to relieve themselves on the roadside.
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4 Teens Arrested In 'Gang-Motivated' Stabbing: Police
There was no evidence the two stabbing victims were associated with a gang, Santa Rosa police said.
Hacked Crosswalk Recordings Mock, Impersonate Tech CEOs In South Bay
Recordings that give pedestrians instructions were altered to feature monologues delivered in the apparent voices of celebrity tech CEOs.
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Women Alleging Sexual Assault By Ron Jeremy At Rainbow Bar Settle
The suit alleged the bar's staff "would knowingly allow Ron Jeremy to use the employees' restroom to sexually assault female patrons."
New Details, Bodycam Released In Deaths Of Gene Hackman's And Wife
The release of police body camera video and other public records paint a picture of the final days of a Hollywood icon.
Proposed Express Lane Changes Include Half-Price For Some Drivers
An informational meeting will be held next month.
13 Children Treated After Suspected Chlorine Leak At Livermore Pool
Three children were hospitalized following what fire officials suspect was a chlorine leak at a pool at The Club at Livermore.
Gun Aimed At Driver On 680 In San Ramon, Suspect Sought: CHP
A San Ramon resident told police that the passenger of a Ford F250 aimed a gun at him on I-680 and he saw five muzzle flashes.
San Ramon Students Help Protect Seniors Against Scams
Adya Gupta and her group Impact Kids have been running training to help seniors spot and avoid phone and internet scams.
Galway Downs, SWR Officials Seek Explanation For LA28 Olympic Decision
Galway Downs owner Ken Smith and the city have requested answers on why the Olympic equestrian events suddenly shifted away from Temecula.
2 Dead When Tesla Runs Red Light; Crashes Into OCTA Bus: Police
The crash was reported at 6:48 a.m. on Saturday in Fullerton and left two people dead and several injured.
Here's What 2028 Olympic Games Will Take Place In Orange County
The updated venue plan for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games was released Tuesday, with Orange County locations announced.
South OC Hospital Ranked Among Top Maternity Hospitals In Nation
For the third year in a row, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center was named one of Newsweek's 2025 "America's Best Maternity Hospitals."
Illegal Street Takeovers On The Rise; Officials Blame Social Media
Los Angeles County officials are vowing to crack down on street takeovers, where large crowds gather as motorists conduct stunts on streets.
Police Officer Shoots Dog In Pasadena
A police officer fatally shot a dog while responding to a medical call in Pasadena Tuesday night, police said.
New Beach Football League To Host Tryouts Next Month
This is the world's first professional tackle football league played on sand, according to co-founder Adam Cyril.
Coachella Round 2: Trading Heat For Wind, The Weeknd Takeover + More
Weekend 2 may be notoriously more dusty, but many of Weekend 1’s kinks tend to get ironed out by then. Here’s what to expect.
National Day Of Prayer Coming To Alameda County Fairgrounds
District 1 Supervisor David Haubert and District 1's Interfaith Advisory Council are hosting an interfaith service with dinner and prayers.
Going To Coachella? Don't Leave The Desert Without Visiting This Spa
Festival recovery is just as vital as planning your set schedule. The Spa at Desert Hot Springs is offering a much-needed reset package.
Off-Duty Firefighter Dies In Lake Elsinore Motorcycle Crash: 'Tragic'
The 30-year-old Lake Elsinore man who was married with two children was mourned with a procession.
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