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News Anchor Leaves | Coyote Swims Bay | Body Found In Singer's Towed Car | Dating App Killer: CA News
Officers Rescue Kidnapped Mom, Child | Southwest Plane Suffers Engine Failure Above CA | Beloved Octopus Begins Dying For Her Eggs

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.
- Watch: Coyote Seen Swimming To San Francisco Bay Island
- Veteran CA News Anchor Leaves For His 'Dream Job': Report
- Officers Rescue Mother And Child Kidnapped During A Cannabis Operation
- Wedding Crasher Who Stole $60K From Newlyweds Arrested, Police Say
- Report: Rare Giant Fish From Ocean’s Depths Washes Up On The CA Coast
- Watch: Driver Violently Rams Vehicle With His 9-Year-Old Daughter In Car, CHP Says
- More Human Remains Found In Another Vehicle At An LA Tow Yard: Police
- Decomposing Body Found In Towed Car Registered To Popular Singer: Report
- Killer Used Dating Apps To Lure Victims, DA Says
- ICE To 'Flood The Zone.' Newsom Warns Of 'Parade Of Racial Terror' In Wake Of SCOTUS Ruling
- Southwest Flight Suffers Engine Failure Above CA, Makes Emergency Landing
- Fleas Invade East Bay Elementary School: Report
- Fans Bid Farewell To Beloved CA Octopus Ghost As She Cares For Eggs In Final Stage Of Life
- Historic Water Tower House Up For Sale
- High Scores Arcade Owners Invested In Keeping Flagship Location On The Leaderboard
- 60+ Cargo Containers Spill Into Port Of Long Beach
- School Board Drops Controversial Trans Locker Room Proposals After Public Outcry
- Abandoned For Decades, CA Mall Must Be Demolished Or Redeveloped By 2026: Court
- Trial of Animal Activist, Zoe Rosenberg, Begins
- San Diego Restaurant Week Kicks Off This Weekend
- Major Change Expected To Increase Traffic On CA Freeways This Month: What To Know
- 12-Year-Old Among 5 Suspects Arrested In Livermore On Suspicion Of San Jose Armed Robbery
- Fierce Firefight Waged To Save Giant Sequoias As Wildfires Rage Across CA
- Sword Attack Leads To Hour-Long Barricade, Arrest In Murrieta
- Suspect Enters Plea In Attempted Murder Cold Case From 36 Years Ago In Bay Area
- Crew To Blame For Deadly Helicopter Crash Over Cabazon, Feds Determine
- Could Alex Padilla Become CA's Next Governor?
- Hundreds Die Amid Horrifying Conditions In LA County Jails, CA Attorney General Claims
Other notable stories this week include:
Napa Valley College Unveils The New Wine Spectator Center That Is All About The Grape
Donations by the Wine Spectator and a former student represent an opportunity for Napa Valley College students.
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Plane Crashes In LA County; FAA Notified
Emergency personnel arrived around 5:15 p.m. to find a single-engine plane that had crashed in an open field.
This Is Guy Fieri's Favorite California Restaurant
A new report by Lovefood has identified Guy Fieri's favorite restaurant in every U.S. state. See which California eatery made the list.
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Long Beach Pastor, Teacher Resigns After Admitting To 'Long-Term Moral Failure'
He told church officials his “deception” spanned 10 years. Police said a man with the same name was arrested in connection with child porn.
Taco Bell Opening 2 New Live Más Cafés In SoCal
The expansion follows the launch of the first-ever Live Más Café in Chula Vista.
Legoland California Debuts Lego Halloween Tree Ahead Of Brick-Or-Treat
The Carlsbad-based theme park's largest brick-built creation is the centerpiece of this year's Brick-or-Treat.
Sonoma County Sheriff Blasts Findings Into Fatal Shooting By Deputies Near Healdsburg
Report: Deputies missed opportunities to avoid the 2022 fatal shooting of David Peláez Chavez.
New, Longer Carpool Hours On US-101 Between Santa Rosa And Petaluma Surprise Commuters, Stir Rumors
Commuters on the Sonoma Marin Narrows say longer carpool hours are making traffic worse.
South Bay School President Steps Down After Scandal Ends Football Season
The resignation comes as the high school deals with the fallout of a scandal involving bribery and football transfers.
An LA County City Tried To Ban Homeless Shelters. The State Is Making It Pay.
State officials sued Norwalk after the city passed an ordinance banning new shelters and housing. A settlement will reverse that policy.
Thousands In Cash & Jewelry Stolen From Dublin Hindu Temple
Dublin police say about $34,000 in cash and jewelry were stolen from the Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple over the weekend.
35 CA Residents Win Big Powerball Prizes In Historic Drawings
Dozens of CA players won between $24K and $1.56M as the Powerball jackpot rose to $1.8 billion, the second largest in U.S. lottery history.
Emergency Repairs Snarl LA Freeway Traffic After Woman Injured By 'Baseball-Sized' Concrete Chunk
The woman was hospitalized after being hit by a large chunk of concrete on the freeway.
'Grandparent' Scammer Admits To Laundering Hundreds Of Thousands From Victims: DOJ
In the scam, elderly people are duped into sending money to scammers under the pretense that their loved ones are in danger.
Father Charged In Toddler's Death After Child Found Unresponsive In Vehicle: LA County Sheriff
The father of a child found unresponsive in a vehicle is facing charges connected to the toddler's death.
Another Northern CA County Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration To Protect Grants
The lawsuit challenges Executive Orders that jeopardize billions in federal support for essential community programs, county officials said.
RivCo Sheriff Chad Bianco Is Being Sued For His Uniform. Here's Why
The sheriff, who is hoping to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom next year as a Republican, has been accused of breaking the law.
Not Quite To Infinity And Beyond, Alameda County Firefighters Head To Pixar To Teach Preparedness
Members of the Alameda County Fire Department met with Pixar staff at their Emeryville headquarters for a special event.
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