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'Full House' Home Hits Market | Chopper Shooting Fireworks At Lambo | Covered Wagon Train Takes Over Highway | Boy, 10, Bring Gun To School
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.
- Naked Woman Atop SUV On Busy Freeway Brings Chase To Unexpected End
- Swimmer Seriously Injured In CA Shark Attack
- TV Star Races To Save Neighbor's Children From Intruder
- Black Bear Kills Woman In CA's First Known Fatal Attack
- City Halts Scientists’ Unauthorized, First-In-The-Nation Cloud Brightening Experiment
- 10-Year-old Brings Loaded Gun To CA Elementary School
- The ‘Full House' Home Hits The Market In San Francisco
- Chopper Shooting Fireworks At Lamborghini Leads To YouTuber's Arrest
- Nude Man Shot By Rideshare Driver While Assaulting Woman
- Trucker Fires On Off-Duty Deputy On Freeway: CHP
- Elon Musk's X Is Allowing Users To Post Consensual Adult Content
- San Diego Claims Top Spot For Illegal Border Crossings
- High School Yearbook Page About War In Gaza Sparks Outrage
- CA Mom Stars On Pat Sajak's Last 'Wheel Of Fortune' Episode
- Historic Covered Wagon Train Takes Over CA Highway
- Unclaimed $3 Million-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In CA About To Expire
- GPS-Tracked Package Leads To Porch Pirate’s Fatal Crash: Police
- Former City Leader Charged With Raping Teen Girl
- Suspect Fires On Passing Vehicles, Killing Father Of 4
- Mark Wahlberg Visits Local Church, Shares 'Stay Prayed Up' Message
- Disney Previews Tiana's Bayou Adventure To Mixed Reviews
- Theme Park Pushes To End Line Cutting At Park
Other notable stories this week include:
Sheriff Chad Bianco: 'It's Time We Put A Felon In The White House'
Riverside County's top peace officer made the endorsement for Donald Trump while in uniform, which appears to violate state law.
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Bay Area Chef To Appear On Food Network Show
An Executive Chef at a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, she's already been the "Fan Favorite" in a previous season of Top Chef.
23 Brown Pelicans Released After Massive 'Stranding' Event
Friday, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center staff released nearly 2 dozen rehabilitated pelicans who arrived in "starvation mode."
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Healthcare Minimum Wage Hike Gets Last-Minute Delay
Almost half a million California healthcare workers will have to wait another month until phased minimum wage hikes reaching $25 kick in.
Porsche Driver Cited On US 101 Going Over Twice The Speed Limit: CHP
The driver was ticketed on U.S. Highway 101 near Healdsburg, the California Highway Patrol said.
Rubio's Files For Bankruptcy After Closing 48 CA Locations
The Carlsbad-based fast casual restaurant chain plans to sell the 41-year-old business.
Local, State Leaders Respond To Asylum Stoppage From White House
Biden's executive order shuts down processing of asylum claims at the border once the average number of daily requests reaches 2,500.
Murrieta, Temecula Bank Robberies Linked To 62-Year-Old Local Man
Sonny Tho Leu of Murrieta was arrested Tuesday on Crickhowell Avenue.
Valley Man Guilty Of Threatening To Blow Up FBI Offices
A 52-year-old man faces more than a decade in prison for a series of threats, targeting FBI agents in Los Angeles.
Orange County Teen Killed In Crash While Driving To School
A 17-year-old student at El Dorado High School was killed Tuesday in a two-car crash near the campus, while four others were injured.
4 Firefighters Injured, Containment Grows On Crystal Fire In Napa County
One outbuilding was destroyed in the blaze but firefighters spared all homes from any damage or destruction.
Young Girl Drowns In CA Creek
As officials release information about the drowning, they also issue a warning about swimming as a heat wave intensifies.
Gender-Affirming Care For LGBTQ Foster Youth Approved In LA County
As many states are banning gender-affirming care for youth, LA County is expanding what it says can be life-saving resources for trans kids.
6 Tied Up In Home Invasion, Suspects At Large: LAPD
Six people were zip tied and their mouths taped shut during a home-invasion robbery in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning
Napa Valley Winery Hosts Ukrainian Winemakers Seeking To Rebuild
"It can be argued that Ukraine is a new star on the world wine map," said Georgiy Molchanov, head of a Black Sea winemakers association.
Town’s Gas Leaf Blower Ban Now In Effect
The new ban aims to reduce noise and emissions.
Sparks Fly In Stolen U-Haul Truck Chase Through San Fernando Valley
Police set up a perimeter to catch the suspect after he fled on foot in the Winnetka area.
Beverly Hills Family Therapist Pleads Not Guilty To Child Porn Charge
Charged with distribution of child porn, an LA man is accused of arranging to meet up with who he thought was a teen girl, the DOJ said.
Fertility Clinic Opens in Walnut Creek, Welcomes All Family Structures
"We are thrilled to serve the greater East Bay community and help people welcome babies into their lives."
Sonoma County Offers Marina Fee Waiver As Salmon, Crab Seasons Nixed
In the wake of this significant economic blow, waivers for commercial vessels at Bodega Bay are available until funds are exhausted.
Big Bang On The Bay Fireworks Show Canceled For 2024
The Long Beach summer staple Big Bang on the Bay fireworks show has been canceled this year, event organizers said.
RivCo 'Scooter-Flasher' Arrested In Moreno Valley: Cops
After a week-long investigation, a suspect matching the description of a scooter-rider who flashed his genitals to women was found in MoVal.
IE Zoo Mourns The Loss Of Giraffe, Dadisi, Herd Matriarch
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens announced the passing of Dadisi, a 23-year-old giraffe, in their care since 2002.
Grammy-Winning Beyoncé, Rihanna, And Bieber Producer Accused Of Rape
The eight-time Grammy-winning producer and songwriter is denying the allegations outlined in a lawsuit by his former protégé.
LA County Grapples With Increasing Wildlife Encounters
The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to issue a unified call for state officials to develop a regional plan for wildlife interactions.
Ex-LA Sheriff's Deputy Gets 40 Years For Sexually Abusing 4 Children
A sheriff's deputy for 22 years before his arrest pleaded no contest to sexually abusing children between the ages of 7 and 13
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