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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.
- Ellen DeGeneres Accused Of T-Boning Driver: Reports
- 5-Year-Old Killed By Falling Boulder At CA Beach
- Chef Robs 3 Banks In The Same Day: Police
- Man Experiencing Cardiac Arrest On Beach Saved By Good Samaritans, Lifeguard
- Balaclava-Wearing Teens Terrorize Homes With 'Extremely Dangerous' Prank
- Former Megachurch Pastor Accused Of Child Sex Abuse
- ABC TV Station Struck By Gunfire: Reports
- Man Who Kidnapped And Raped 6-Year-Old Girl Caught With Groundbreaking Use Of DNA
- Suspect Arrested In Deaths Of 2 Women
- Landing Gear Emergency Brings Major Airport To A Halt
- Watch Bodycam Footage Of Senator Cited With DUI
- Shelter Volunteer Mauled By Dog; Files Lawsuit
- Jimmy Kimmel Firestorm: 6 Things To Know About The Controversy And What Comes Next
- Clinics Targeted By Bomb Threat Hoax, Forcing Mass Evacuations
- Man Hid Gun On Baby In Stroller During Arrest
- Rare Sperm Whales Spotted Off CA Coast
- Theme Park Abruptly Closes For The Year
- Rocker Who Spied On Boys In Restaurant Restroom Sentenced
- Dark Harbor Returns To Long Beach's Queen Mary
- Elderly Man ‘Violently’ Attacked By Minors Near Pier
- Road Rage May Have Caused Deadly Crash That Killed Uninvolved Driver
- Electric Bills To Spike: Utility Rate Hike Approved
- Emmy-Winning News Anchor Arrested: Reports
- Stalker Threw Gasoline On Woman: Police
- Famous Mansion Sells For $85 Million
- CA Student Wins Gold Medal At International Taekwondo World Championship
- Police Search Home Of Singer After Teen's Torso Is Found In His Tesla: Reports
- Schwarzenegger Calls On Californians To Reject Redistricting Proposal
Other notable stories this week include:
Waymo To Begin Picking Up Passengers At SFO
The nation's only robocab service is now joining Uber and taxis for airport pickups.
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GOP Group Seeks To Create New CA State: Report
The movement seeks to break the Golden State in two: "We intend to make California a great state again."
Police Chase Leads To St. John's Church In Healdsburg During A Baptism
The suspect struggled with the officers, attempting to bite the officers and grabbing one officer's genitals.
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Evacuation Warnings In Place After Oak Glen Mudslides, Officials Warn Of More To Follow
An Oak Glen neighborhood is under evacuation warning as the potential for mud and debris flows continues, with thunderstorms looming.
OC Judge Who Murdered His Wife Sentenced To Prison
An Orange County Superior Court judge was sentenced Wednesday for fatally shooting his wife during an argument.
Bay Area Film Festival To Open With Oscar Winning Director’s New Film
The director and star of the film will participate in an on-stage conversation after an encore screening.
'Lisa From Temecula' To Take Final Bow: Ego Nwodim To Leave 'Saturday Night Live'
Whether or not you like your steak well done, no one carves it up like Ego Nwodim's "Lisa from Temecula."
Gucci Heiress Wins $115M Against Accused Sexual Abuser
An LA jury awarded $115 million in damages to a Gucci heiress in a lawsuit she filed against her former stepfather.
D4vd Cancels CA Concerts, Probe Into Death Of Girl Found In His Tesla Continues
The singer was set to perform several California shows in the coming days.
Coachella 2026 Tickets On Sale: See Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G. And More
Tickets for the Coachella Music & Arts Festival are on sale as of Friday. Here's how to get yours.
Kings Captain, Dodger Legend Both Announce Plans To Retire
Two major Los Angeles sports figures announced they're retiring on Thursday.
Woman Violently Sexually Assaulted, Police Seek Public's Help To Find Attacker
A composite sketch of the man was created with the woman’s help.
Jimmy Kimmel's Show Suspended By ABC Over Comments About Charlie Kirk
The move comes the same day Nexstar Media Group Inc. announced its ABC-affiliated stations would pre-empt the show starting Wednesday night.
Trial Begins Monday In Sonoma County For Animal Activist Zoe Rosenberg
Farm lobbyists gear up with a campaign against Rosenberg and DxE animal rights activists.
Police Report Three Men Shot In City Parking Garage
Three men shot were dropped off at the John Muir Concord Medical Center after being shot in the municipal parking garage on Salvio Street.
Community Rallies To Support North County Firefighter Who Died Off-Duty
"Rob has touched the lives of countless individuals throughout the county and state due to his care for others and love for the profession."
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Rolling Into San Diego With New Glow-N-Fire Show
This year's tour is special because Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is celebrating the 50th birthday of the iconic Bigfoot.
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