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This photo provided by Aquarium of the Pacific shows Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus, in its habitat at Aquarium of the Pacific on June 6, 2025.
This photo provided by Aquarium of the Pacific shows Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus, in its habitat at Aquarium of the Pacific on June 6, 2025. (Aquarium of the Pacific via AP)

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.

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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