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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.

• IT Tech Who Helped Detectives Investigate Man's Disappearance, Arrested For His Murder
• Slurs On Main Street: How A Trump-Themed Store Is Roiling A CA Community
• 'Heartbreaking Moment For Our Community:' Historic House Burns, Arson Teams Investigate
• 'Human-Skin Teddy Bear' Found Outside IE ARCO: Artist Shares Diabolical Details
• Teen Who Drowned At Lake Arrowhead Just Got His First Job, Was About To Start College
• 'Thick Poisonous Smoke' Prompts NorCal County To Declare Emergency
• 21 Children Removed From CA Couple Accused Of Tricking Surrogate Mothers
• 3 Dead In Explosion At Sheriff's Department Training Center
• Tech CEO In Embarrassing Kiss Cam Video With Staffer Goes Viral
• Teen Killed In Meat Grinder At LA Burrito Factory: Reports
• Ex-Wife Charged With Soliciting Boyfriend To Murder UC Berkeley Professor In Greece: Reports
• Undocumented LA Woman's Kidnapping Saga Was A Lie, Federal Officials Claim
• Man Suspected In Death Of 5-Year-Old Found In Dumpster Had Been Stalking Boy's Mother
• Murder Charges Filed In 'American Idol' Exec’s Death, New Details Emerge About Security Fears
• CA Senior Gets New Lease On Life With Help Of Boxing Coach
• 3 Burglary Suspects Killed In 5 Freeway Pursuit Crash
• Retiree Leaves Ca For 15-Year Cruise To Live Life At Sea: Report
• Golden Gate Bridge Will Be Under Decade-Long Construction To Prepare For The Big One
• Investigation Continues After Small Plane Goes Missing Off San Diego Coast
• New CA Retreat Is A 'Floating Marvel': Report
• Why Children Are Disappearing From This Bay Area City: Report
• Sea Lion Says 'Ah' Off South Orange County Coast
• Officer Enters Canal Water To Rescue Distressed Kitten
• Man Rides Stolen Scooter To Police Department Appointment
• Naga, The Sea Serpent, And Dahlia Dell: 2 Reasons To Head To Golden Gate Park This Summer
• CBS Cancels ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Days After He Joked About 'Big Fat Bribe'

Other notable stories this week include:

Pentagon Scales Back Military Deployment In Los Angeles, Thousands Of Troops To Remain

Initially deployed in response to unrest during immigration protests, the troops have more recently supported immigration raids.

'Pokémon Bandit' Busted After Crash In Vallejo: Police

The person tried to steal expensive trading cards, pepper-spraying his victims, police said.

Road Rage Leads To Fatal Shooting In Menifee: PD

The victim died at the scene Monday night near the intersection of Scott and Haun roads

One-Of-A-Kind': Experimental Art Group Pushes Boundaries At New South Bay Exhibit

The artists produce unusual works of art through customary art techniques and strategies.

'Barrage of Bullets': Man Who Tried To Kill Woman At South Bay Shopping Center Faces Charges: DA

"We are thankful no one was hurt in this senseless rapid-fire attack," prosecutors said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.

Murrieta Jaguar Cub Trafficking Case Finally Closes Years After The Fact

A Murrieta man and a Texas woman violated the Endangered Species Act in the trafficking of a jaguar cub to Riverside County.

Author Jayci Lee Book Signing Planned At Temecula's Romance Bookstore

The bestselling author will be on hand for a book signing and a Q&A special event in Old Town Temecula in early August. Here's what to know.

Napa Man Arrested On Suspicion Of 'Brutally' Beating His Aunt

The woman sustained severe head and facial trauma and told deputies that she was attacked by her nephew.

Fire Truck Seized From LA Man With Decades-Long History Of Posing As Firefighter: Reports

Investigators say two men played roles in propping up a fake fire agency — complete with uniforms, weapons and a website.

Bay Area Bishop Pleads Guilty To Wire, Mail Fraud In Multi-Million Dollar Scheme

A former bishop admitted to illegally using Bay Area church properties to secure millions in unauthorized loans.

CA Chain’s Bold New Taco Is Crunchy, Tangy — And Totally Unhinged

A beloved taco chain is testing the limits of tortilla fillings with a bold new menu item.

A Heart Attack, A Fatal Fall, A CSU Professor: 5 ICE Arrests Rattling CA

As immigration enforcement intensifies across CA, reports of injuries — and even a death — are heightening public fear and anger.

U.S. Attorney General Tours Alcatraz For Proposed Transformation Into Prison

Attorney General Pam Bondi's surprise visit to Alcatraz was widely criticized by Bay Area political leaders Thursday.

Kids Jump, Swing And Slide At This 'Unique' Westside Day Camp

The day camps offer bouldering, interactive climbing, and slacklining across multiple locations in Los Angeles County.

Victims In Russian River Drownings Were Not Wearing Lifejackets: Sheriff's Office

A teen swimmer and a paddleboarder died in separate Russian River incidents Sunday.

Palo Alto Man Accused Of Throwing Table At Stranger

A man was arrested after throwing a table at a stranger with zero provocation, police allege.

Murder-Suicide Suspected In Deaths Of Young Apple Valley Couple

Jeri White, 30, and her husband, Aaron White, 34, were found dead inside an Apple Valley home.

'So I Raped You' Attacker Pleads Guilty, Ending Decade-Long Quest For Justice

A 32-year-old Bay Area man extradited from France after admitting to raping a classmate in a Facebook message has reached a plea deal.