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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.

• ‘Spicy' Senior Celebrates 105th Birthday With Strip Poker
• Serial Butt-Sniffer Caught In The Act Years Before This Week's Arrest: Police
• County Orders 911 Staff Not To Send Stroke Patients To Troubled Hospital
• Deputies Thought Grenades Were Inert When They Cut Into Them, Causing Fatal Explosion
• James Beard-Nominated Chef Leaves Restaurant Following Influencer Kerfuffle: Report
• Doctor Who Mocked Matthew Perry Pleads Guilty In Fatal Ketamine Scheme
• CA College Alumni Discovers New Flying Dinosaur-Like Species
• Southwest Plane Dives To Avoid Collision Over LA County
• Sex Offender Arrested For Sniffing Woman In Store: PD
• Senior Gets New Lease On Life With Help Of Boxing Coach
• Erik Menendez Hospitalized For 'Serious Medical Condition'
• Retiree Leaves For 15-Year Cruise To Live Life At Sea: Report
• Six Flags Unveils 'Massive' Deal: Buy SoCal Season Pass, Get Access To 40+ Parks
• Murder Of Palm Springs Socialite: Ex-Attorney Sentenced To Life In Prison
• 'Aggressive' Shark Chasing Sea Lion In The Surf Causes Scare
• Mother Accidentally Hits, Kills 1-Year-Old With Car: Police
• Improvised Explosive Device Set Off At San Ramon Target, Prompting FBI Investigation
• 25K Workers At Major NorCal Grocery Chain Poised To Strike: Reports
• Rare Sea Snails Spotted Along San Diego Beaches
• Fitz And The Tantrums To Kick Off Summer Tour Ahead Of New Album Release
• Bay Area Sears Store Will Be Last Left In Golden State After 2 SoCal Closures
• Driver Who Plowed Into Crowd Outside LA Nightclub Faces 37 Attempted Murder Charges: DA
• Back-To-Back Break-Ins Stoke Fear In LA Residents Still Shaken By Double Murder
• Marines Ordered To Leave LA: Pentagon Claims Restored Order, Mayor Calls Them Pawns
• 'They Don't Feel Safe': Local Skater Helps Raise Funds For Immigrants Affected By ICE Raids
• 'The Best The World Had To Offer': Family Remembers Loving Father Killed In Crash
• TikTok 'Door Kick Challenge' Prompts Warning From Police
• Man Arrested In Child Exploitation Case, Over 1,600 Child Pornography Images Found: Police.
• Summer Safety: Bay Area Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Tips To Prevent Injuries
• Disneyland Announces Ultra-Discounted Tickets For Anaheim Residents

Other notable stories this week include:

Coast Guard Rescues Child From Capsized Boat Off San Diego

The crew pulled alongside the capsized sailing vessel, deployed a life ring and brought the child on board, according to the Coast Guard.

Driver With Gunshot Wound Crashes Into Sheriff's Patrol Car: Police

The deputy got out to help the driver and found the person covered in blood with a gunshot wound and a handgun, authorities said

West Nile Virus Detected In Orange County: What To Know

Mosquitoes that tested positive were found locally along with a dead bird. Here's how to stay safe.

Cold Case Killing In Riverside County: Arrests Made After 18 Years

Five people in various parts of the country were arrested this month in connection with the deadly June 13, 2007, home invasion robbery.

Bodies of Deputies Killed in Explosion Moved in Solemn Procession

The trio of bomb squad deputies had more than 70 years of combined experience with the sheriff's department.

Man Detained Outside Of Bay Area Jail, But Sheriff's Office Can't Confirm They Were Law Enforcement

The sheriff said they are investigating whether they were federal immigration enforcement.

LA Catholic Church Launches Immigrant Aid Program With $50K Gift From Rick Caruso

“These are good, hardworking men and women,” Archbishop Gomez said. “Now they’re afraid to be seen in public.”

14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Other Teens Hurt In DUI Rollover While Fleeing Cops: Police

A 14-year-old passenger died, according to police, who said the 17-year-old driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.

Livermore Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty To Insurance Fraud

Jasbir Thandi, a former Livermore insurance executive, admitted to falsifying documents that led to the collapse of two other firms.

How Scientists Helped Return A Threatened Frog Species To Santa Monica Mountains

The CA red-legged frog is considered a federally threatened species under the Endangered Species Act and a state Species of Special Concern.

A Pro Baseball Team Could Soon Be Swinging For The Fences In Long Beach

"This effort has a potential to invigorate local pride amongst our residents," Mayor Rex Richardson said.