Runner Dies At Finish Line | Trail Of Deadly Snacks Left For Dogs

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.

• Trump Threatens To Withhold Disaster Aid From California
• Trail Of Deadly Snacks Left For Dogs Along Busy Street
• Runner, An Influencer, Dies At Finish Line Of Disneyland's Half Marathon During Heatwave
• Pit Bull Befriends Firefighters At Wildfire Command Post
• It Took 50,000 Gallons Of Water To Put Out Tesla Semi Fire In CA
• Gunman Killed By Cops After Nightmarish Restaurant Shooting: Police
• Chad McQueen, 'Karate Kid' Actor And Son of Steve McQueen, Dies at 63
• 76-Year-Old Woman In Custody After Attempted Armed Robbery: PD
• Mom Was Drunk, Passed Out When Daughter Died In Hot Car: DA
• Self-Driving Car Service Launches: What To Know
• Praying Street Vendor Goes Viral, Triggering Outpouring Of Support
• CA Teacher Had Child With Student: Police
• Convicted Rapist Andrew Luster Granted Parole Before CA Lawmakers Close Loophole
• Convicted Port-a-Potty Penetrator Denied Resentencing
• Evacuation Thieves Caught With Wild Opossums In Vehicle: Police
• No Sleeping Bags, Keep Moving: CA Cities Increase Crackdown On Homeless Encampments
• Suspect In I-880 And I-680 Shootings Arrested:
• Armed Teen Suspected Of Abducting 9-Month-Old
• CA Man Ran White Supremacist Terrorist Organization: Authorities
• Boy Arrested For School Threats In Bay Area: Police

Other notable stories this week include:

205 Arrested In Child Sex Crimes Raid Across SoCal

Police worked across five counties to arrest 205 people connected to online child sex crimes in a less-than-week span, authorities said.

Homeless Man Exposes Himself After Entering Sleeping Woman's Home: PD

A homeless man is in custody after entering a sleeping Santa Monica woman's home and exposing himself to her, police said.

Applications Open For Below-Market-Rate Homes In Alameda

A lottery for qualified applicants will be held for 3 levels of income: moderate, low and very-low.

2 Injured When Car Crashes Into Alameda Business

The two victims were taken to the hospital.

Airport Fire's Cause Identified; Evacuation Warnings Spread To RivCo

Firefighters worked through the night to attack the quick-moving flames after the cause of fire was ruled to be "unintentional."

'Unsafe Passing' Caused Deadly Gilman Springs Road Crash: CHP

The CHP said a dangerous maneuver caused a chain-reaction crash that claimed five lives Monday in unincorporated Lakeview.

Line Fire Arsonist Set Multiple Blazes, Charged With 9 Felonies: DA

The Line Fire grew by nearly 1,000 acres overnight, but officials said better weather Thursday was already making a difference.
Mosquito Spraying Planned In Campbell, San Jose
The pesticide spraying will take place in 5 zip codes in response to West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes. One person has already died in the county this year from WNV.

Explosive Tossed Into Truck Bed; Police Seek To ID Suspect

Laguna Beach detectives are looking for the public's help in identifying suspects wanted for detonating an explosive device.

Anti-Book Ban Bill Passed By CA State Senate

South Bay Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi introduced the anti-book ban bill that now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's signature.

San Diego Among Top 10 For Inflation Problem In U.S.: Study

The San Diego area saw one of the largest consumer price index changes from two months ago.

Southland Finally Catches A Break: Cooldown Helps Slow Wildfires

More than 100,000 homes remain in danger, but firefighters are confident they can make progress battling three major wildfires Thursday.

Strong Earthquake Rattles Southern California

The quake was centered in Malibu, and the shaking could be felt across the Southland Thursday morning.

Norco Man Suspected Of Igniting 34K-Acre Line Fire Burning In IE

The 34-year-old resident was arrested Tuesday and booked on suspicion of arson.

Non-Pumpkin Autumn Favors Fall Onto Chain Menus: Drive-Thru Diary

Fall means pumpkin spice season. But those fatigued by the iconic flavor can try these alternatives instead.

Man Sought $65M In COVID Funds For Nonexistent Beverly Hills Farm: DOJ

A man applied for $65 million in pandemic relief for his agriculture business. But the Beverly Hills farm doesn't exist, prosecutors said.