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Security Cameras show footage from a mob flash robbery in Los Angeles. Parent's recognizing their teens, turned them in.
Security Cameras show footage from a mob flash robbery in Los Angeles. Parent's recognizing their teens, turned them in. (Los Angeles Police Department)

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.

Other notable stories this week include:

6 Horses Euthanized Due To Viral Disease Outbreak At Los Alamitos

After an initial infection in September, six additional horsed tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia and were euthanized.

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Rabies-Infected Bat Found At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The county said officials have detected five rabid bats in 2024 throughout the San Diego region.

4 Meerkat Pups Born At San Diego Zoo

The pups are the first litter at the zoo in six years.

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Retired Deputy Charged With Sexually Assaulting Girl, 14

The 68-year-old retired deputy and another man are accused of giving the child drugs.

Head Of OC Agency Blamed For Starting Airport Fire Steps Down: Report

The head of the Orange County agency that started the massive Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon last month stepped down, the LA Times reported.

Records Fall As Heatwave Swelters The Bay Area

Several temperature records fell across the Bay Area this week, and forecasters warn relief from the heat will be slow to arrive.

Alcohol-Fueled Crash Kills Mother, Injures 2 Children And Man: Police

An 18-year-old man was arrested after the crash left three people hospitalized and one person dead in Orange, police say.

Dozens Arrested In Raid On SFV White Supremacist Gang

The case "dealt a decisive blow to the San Fernando Valley (SFV) Peckerwoods, a violent white supremacist gang," said AG Merrick Garland.

John Amos Of 'Good Times,' 'Roots' Fame Dead At 84

The Emmy-nominated actor's death was confirmed Tuesday by his publicist.

Target Robbery Suspects Lead Police On 75-Minute Chase Through Traffic

The driver traveled erratically on the LA freeways in a Ford Mustang, driving on the shoulder or squeezing through stopped cars.

Newsom Cuts Off Funding Of LACO City For Banning New Homeless Shelters

The action follows the Norwalk City Council's imposition of a moratorium on building new homeless shelters.

CA Economic Forecast: Experts Expect A Golden State Comeback

California usually outpaces the nation when it comes to economic growth, but something different is happening this year.

Arson Suspect Jailed For Brush Fire, May Be Tied To 2nd Blaze: SRPD

The fires happened a day apart in the same area, Santa Rosa police said.

Victims Identified In Napa Double-Homicide

A man and a woman were fatally shot Thursday in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue.

3 Women Burgle San Ramon Home, 1 Suspect At-Large: Police

Three women pried their way into a Pine Valley Road home Sunday, leading to two arrests, according to the San Ramon Police Department.

Robber Admits To $2.7M Smash-And-Grab At Beverly Hills Jewelry Store

The robber and his accomplices left behind clues for police: A stolen car, a cell phone and a boastful Instagram post.

NorCal Man Arrested For 600+ Child Sex Abuse Images: CHP

California Highway Patrol's Computer Crimes Investigation Unit uncovered images depicting children from toddler-aged to preteens, CHP said.

Man Who Shot 2 Outside LA Synagogues Gets 35 Years In Prison

The man shot two Jewish men outside LA synagogues less than 24 hours apart last year.

2 CA Dairy Workers Infected With Bird Blu, Latest Human Cases In US

The latest cases were found in workers who had contact with infected cattle in California's Central Valley.

Governor Newsom Signs Bill Expediting Pier Wind Project In Long Beach

After completion, Pier Wind will be the largest facility of its kind in the U.S. and would help California meet renewable energy goals

LA's Trash Interceptor A 'Monumental Success,' Pilot Program Complete

LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell will present a motion to keep Interceptor 007 in Ballona Creek long-term at the next meeting.

Ex-LA Deputy Mayor Gets 12 Years In Prison For Bribery Scheme

Former Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan is the latest to go down in ex-Councilman José Huizar's $1.5 million City Hall pay-to-play scheme.

Man Gets Life For Killing UCLA Grad Student At Furniture Store

A judge ruled Wednesday that the transient who stabbed Brianna Kupfer, 24, was sane at the time of her slaying.

Doctor Pleads Guilty In Matthew Perry Overdose Death Case

A doctor was accused of being part of a "broad underground criminal network" that supplied ketamine to the actor.

Fifth Case Of Locally Acquired Dengue Confirmed In LA County

Reports of locally-acquired dengue fever are rising in Los Angeles County, with health officials confirming a fifth case on Wednesday.

These Are The Best School Districts In CA, New Ranking Says

Niche's annual rankings are based on test scores, academic performance, and input from students, alumni and parents.

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