'Pirates' Actor Killed by Shark | Ugliest Dog | News Anchor Robbed

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.

• Firefighter Injured When Grenade Explodes In Homeless Encampment Fire
• Masked Man Tries To Rob TV News Anchor
• Pet Donkey Missing 5 Years Found Living Among Herd Of Wild Elk
• Shark Kills 'Pirates' Actor And Pro-Surfer
• Matthew Perry’s Death Investigation Targets Several Suspects: Report
• What Was That Light In The Sky Above CA? It's Top Secret
• Kitten Rescued From Inside Car Engine Compartment
• Pup Sickened After Eating Meth During Walk At CA Park
• Video Shows Amazon Driver Urinating On RivCo Family's Porch
• 3rd Generation Firefighter, Whose Dad Died In The Line Of Duty, Drowns
• San Francisco Business Owner Fed Up As Store Ransacked For A 4th Time
• World's Ugliest Dog Competition Top 3 Finishers: Photos
• Gov. Gavin Newsom To Move Back To The Bay Area
• Marilyn Monroe's Home Designated Landmark To Save It From Demolition
• Pandas Arrive At San Diego Zoo
• City Councilmember Can’t Afford Local Housing, Resigns
• No Jail Time For SoCal Doctor Accused Of Driving Car Off Cliff
• Photographer Preyed On And Raped Teen Models: DA
• Boy Escapes Would-Be Kidnapper At LA County Community Pool
• Nursing Company Looks To Virtual Reality And AI To Provide Hospice Care

Other notable stories this week include:

Hiccup In Avocado Supply Drives Up Prices In Bay Area

"Ninety percent of the volume of avocados is going into guacamole, Fernando Guzman said. "That's a lot of guacamole."

Baby Who Died After Being Left In Car In Santee Identified

She was 2 months old.

Disneyland Genie+ Service Changing In July: What To Know When You Go

Fans of the Genie+ attraction reservation service will see updates starting July 24. Here's what Disneyland guests can expect with the App.

Santa Rosa Filmmaker Shares Inside Look At Life With Epilepsy

More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Man's Identity Sought In Connection To Child Sexual Exploitation Case

The FBI believes the man may have information about the identity of a child victim of sexual exploitation.

Bronny James Drafted To Lakers, Making NBA History: Report

LeBron and Bronny James make history by becoming the first father-son pair to play in the NBA at the same time.

Riverside County's Chad Bianco Was CA's Highest Paid Sheriff In 2023

The state Controller's Office has published its 2023 "Government Compensation in California," which shows how taxpayer funds are spent.

Riders Trapped When SoCal Amusement Park Ride Gets Stuck

More than a dozen people were trapped mid-air Sunday when a thrill ride got stuck at a Southern California carnival.

Burglary Victim Followed Home From Bank By SUV Before Wild Chase

The SUV traveled recklessly and occasionally on the wrong side of the street.

19 Years In Federal Prison For RivCo Man Who Sent Fentanyl Via US Mail

Ignacio Alcala, 38, of Hemet was sentenced Friday following his November guilty pleas to four federal charges.

Men Who Impersonated ICE Agents Charged With Hate Crimes: Officials

The men, both Romanian nationals, wore fake badges and spoke Spanish to their victims, threatening to deport them, authorities said.

Child Who Fell Ill At Wild Rivers Died From Congenital Heart Condition

The condition affects up to 1 percent of the population and in most cases is not dangerous, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Prince, Jane Fonda Named To Hollywood Walk Of Fame 2025 Class

A new round of celebrities were made eligible for Hollywood Walk of Fame stars Monday — but they won't automatically get them.

Comic Actor Martin Mull Dies at 80

Known for his roles in "Arrested Development," "Roseann," "Clue" and "The Golden Girls," Martin Mull died after a long illness.

Spilled Avocados Snarl Traffic On Highway 101

A truck carrying a large shipment of avocados overturned Monday morning on Highway 101 in San Mateo.

Naked Man Behaving Strangely Arrested, Later Dies: Anaheim Police

Multiple people called emergency personnel about the man, who was completely nude in public and later died at a hospital, police said.

'Extraordinary Amount' Of Illegal Fireworks Seized In South Bay

Authorities seized over 120,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, according to CalFire.

Shooting In Movie Theater Injures 1 In Union City

Police are searching for an unidentified suspect after an argument inside a late-night movie showing ended in gunfire.

'Wrong-Way' Tesla Crashes, Flips Over, In OC Multi-Car Collision

Three people were injured and trapped inside their cars in the Tesla crash where the driver was thought to be speeding.

High-Speed Rail Segment In LA County Earns Key Approval

The segment will shuttle riders through a portion of LA County in 17 minutes — a trip that takes an hour by car.

Homelessness Drops In LA For First Time In Years, Count Shows

The results mark a new direction in how communities address homelessness, but there are still 75,312 unhoused people countywide.

Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Raping RSO Volunteer Posts $1M Bail

Alexander Ravy Vanny, 33, was taken into custody at his workplace — the Hemet's Sheriff's Station — shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday.

2 Orange County Soccer Players Join Team USA Olympic Roster: 2024

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has named the 18-player roster plus four alternates for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.