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The most recent verified photo of Melodee Buzzard is about two years old. She is described as a 9-year-old girl, roughly 4 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 60 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Her appearance may have changed.
The most recent verified photo of Melodee Buzzard is about two years old. She is described as a 9-year-old girl, roughly 4 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 60 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Her appearance may have changed. (Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department)

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:

Dublin Student Creates 'Anti-AI' Social Media App

Dublin High School graduate Rohan Nihalani created Rhome, an app where friends and family share long-form media recommendations.

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Former LAPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal 2015 Venice Shooting

The shooting parked a series of community protests and demands that the officer be charged with a crime.

Flummoxed By Locked Gate, Thieves Stake Out LA Apartment To Steal Muscle Car: Reports

It took over an hour of effort, but a group of thieves managed to steal an LA man's car from his building's garage this week.

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Man Commits Series Of Sexual Batteries In SMC, Officers Seek Additional Victims: Police

A 33-year-old man was identified who is suspected in three other similar cases since July, targeting women in public, police said.

Man Sexually Assaulted Minor Walking Down West Hollywood Street: Deputies

The man may have victimized others, deputies said.

Bicyclist Killed In OC Hit-And-Run ID'd As Youth Pastor, 'Devoted' Father & Husband

The 45-year-old victim was a founder of Community Church of West Garden Grove and also a youth teaching pastor at Seaside Community Church.

Naked Bay Area Man Dies While In Police Custody: Prosecutors

Police said they were called to intervene on a family disturbance and then received a call about a drug overdose as well.

Teen Leads Healdsburg Police On High Speed Chase In Lexus: HPD

A teen driving more than 100-miles per hour led police into rural areas near Healdsburg: HPD

Former Corrections Guard Charged With Lewd Acts Upon Children

A former Martinez California Department of Corrections guard was charged with committing lewd acts upon two young children.

Palm Springs Police Seek The Public's Help To Find Stolen Dogs, Identify Suspects

Help bring Maggie and Winnie home after they were reportedly stolen near a home in Palm Springs.

Up To $1,175 In Free Scholarship Money Awaits Each California Baby

State and federal programs offer free money to youngsters and incentivize parents to grow college dollars through nice tax breaks.

68-Year-Old Arrested After Robbing SF Business At Gunpoint: Police

The Daly City resident was located driving in the area of Seventh and Mission streets following the robbery, police said.

Rabid Bat Found In OC; Officials Urge Caution

A bat found on a sidewalk in Orange County tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

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