Women Registers Dog To Vote | Laughing Tow Truck Driver Takes ICE SUV | Nude Standoff: CA News

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.

• CA Woman Who Had Her Dog Vote In Elections And Bragged About It Faces Prison: DA
• Young Woman Found Shot To Death At Luxury Wine Country Resort
• CA Man Fined $300K For Setting Off Illegal 4th Of July Fireworks: Report
• Laughing Tow Truck Driver Steals ICE Agent's SUV During Immigration Stop: DOJ
• Man Who Made Threats To CA Catholic Church Claimed To Be 'Angel Of Death'
• Missing Tortoise Sought By Distraught Owner Found 'At Last!'
• Couple's Plan To Raze Marilyn Monroe's Home Where She Died Gets Denied By Judge
• Naked Woman's Standoff With Police Shuts Down Major Boulevard
• Junior College Players File A Title IX Complaint Over Team's Transgender Teammate.
• Man Creates Paper Model Of Levi’s Stadium With Hindu God Blessing Super Bowl LX
• CA Drives Explosive Growth In Girls Flag Football: Report
• This CA County Is Overrun With Mountain Lions: Report
• Retail Thief Headbutts Employee While Trying To Escape: Police
• Suspects Sought In 1993 Slaying Of Miss Teen San Diego
• Football Booster Says He Bribed Parents For Kids To Play At CA High Schools
• 2 Arrested In Connection With South Bay Dog Attack That Killed Baby In 2024: Police
• Rare And Smelly Corpse Flower Blooms At San Diego Botanic Garden
• Minors Extorted To Make Porn, Cut Selves For Online Extremist Group Member: Prosecutors
• North Face Climb Fest Heads To The Bay Area
• Long Beach's Incoming Pro Baseball Team Needs Help Picking A New Name
• SoCal Edison Caused Eaton Fire And Must Pay For The Catastrophic Damage, DOJ Says
• LAX's Famous Sign Is Coming Down As Part Of Major Changes Around The Airport
• Rare Disease Is Circulating In CA: How Kissing Bugs Are Playing A Role
• Big Horn Sheep Mating Season Underway: Please Don't Approach The Rams, Authorities Say
• Wine Is On The Curriculum At The Napa Valley Junior College
• PG&E Rates To Decrease After Years Of Hikes: What To Know

Other notable stories this week include:

Animal Cruelty Task Force To Target ‘Crush’ Videos, Abuse Cases In LA County

The task force will investigate and prosecute crimes ranging from neglect to violent “animal crush” videos.

Pleasanton Walmart Neighborhood Market Closing

The supermarket on Santa Rita Road and its pharmacy will close in October, Walmart confirmed.

Thousands Of Pieces Of Mail Destroyed At South Bay Post Office After Asbestos Exposure: Officials

The USPS office took action against potential asbestos exposure in late July, according to officials.

Major Shift In Weather Forecast As Heat Records Shatter Across The Bay Area

Multiple Bay Area cities experienced record-breaking heat, smashing decades-old marks.

Girl, 15, Rescued From Human Traffickers After Fleeing Group Home In Long Beach

Police say the girl had run away from a group home and was sexually assaulted by multiple men. Her attackers remain at large.

Odor Advisory Issued For South San Diego County

Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas with a rotten egg smell that can cause odor-related symptoms such as headaches and nausea.

Amid Scandal, Bishop Montgomery Football Forfeits Its Season

The announcement also comes after a booster said he bribed parents to transfer their kids to schools, including Bishop Montgomery.

Driveway Attacks Leave Affluent LA Communities On Edge

Brazen attacks in residential driveways have left affluent Los Angeles communities on edge.

New East Bay Beer Garden Brings The Community Together

Park Station in Alameda is now open and ready for locals to enjoy its vast space, grab a drink and some food, and have a good time.

Man Gets 130 Years To Life In Prison For Continued Sexual Assault Of Young Relative

According to court records, the sexual assault began when the young girl was in second grade and continued through fourth grade.

Gridlock Alert: Major 405 Freeway Closures Set To Jam Up The Westside Again This Weekend

Here's everything you need to know about avoiding some major traffic headaches this weekend.

Anti-Semitic Vandalism Hits Valley Storefronts

Several Valley businesses reported being tagged with anti-Semitic graffiti this week.

Pro Soccer Returns To Temecula: FC Quails Play Home Match Saturday

Howay the Quails! Pro-soccer is back in Temecula with a team shooting towards big goals in the National Independent Soccer Association.

5 Date Night Restaurants At Pechanga Resort Casino: Romantic Fine Dining To Dinner And A Comedy Show For Two

From pasta to sushi, to dinner and a show, here are several ideas for couples looking for the next date night out this fall.