Longtime TV Anchor To Step Down | Actress Mysteriously Disappears | TV Star To Become ICE Agent

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.

• Rattlesnake In Kitchen Prompts Police Response In Walnut Creek
• After 2 Men Vanish, Police Discover Both Were Tied To Same CA-Based Religious Organization
• Search Suspended For Actress Whose Belongings Were Found On Venice Beach
• What to Know About The Neon Blue Wild Pigs Roaming CA
• Kidnapping Victim Forced To Drive In Police Chase After Wife Pistol-Whipped: PD
• The Who's Last Tour Includes CA Stops, But Roger Daltry Fears He Won't Make It: Report
• Longtime TV Anchor To Step Down
• Rising Surf Star And Grandson Of Famed Master Shaper Killed In E-Bike Crash
• Woman Beats Boyfriend, Chugs Beer Before Taunting Deputies: Sheriffs
• Officials Warn Of Uptick In Stingray Injuries
• Coyote Attacks 6-Year-Old Boy At Softball Game: Video
• Superman Actor Dean Cain To Be 'Sworn In As An ICE Agent A.S.A.P.'
• Led By Shohei Ohtani's Father, Japanese Youth Baseball Team To Play 'Friendship Games'
• Paper-Plated Teslas Are Mysteriously Taking Over CA Neighborhood’s Streets, Parking
• 41-Year-Old Man Posed Online As Teen Boy, Lured Girl To Mexico: Feds
• CA Mayor Called To Active Military Service, Six-Month Deployment
• ‘Trojan Horse’ Raid: Feds Emerge From Rental Truck, Arrest 16 At LA Home Depot
• Ozzy Osbourne's Cause Of Death Revealed
• Anti-Nuclear Weapons Rally Takes Place In Livermore On Hiroshima 80th Anniversary
• Stolen Plane Recovered At Another Airport
• Dog Stabbing Captured On Video: Repor
• Cars, A Childhood Dream, And A New Styling Center. How A Couple Hopes To Leave Their Mark
• Young Bay Area Diners Are Trading Yelp For This New Foodie App: Report
• CA Makes 1.5M Police Misconduct Pages Searchable In Statewide Database
• LA Wildfires' True Death Toll Could Be In The Hundreds, Researchers Find

Other notable stories this week include:

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Dies From Cancer: Reports

"He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family," a family rep told PEOPLE.

Trump Demands $1B From UCLA — Enough To 'Completely Devastate' UC System: Report

The Trump administration on Friday called on UCLA to pay $1 billion to settle federal accusations of antisemitism.

Parents Charged In Toddler's Fentanyl Death: Napa County Sheriff's Office

The 3-year-old, Zayden Schultz, died of acute fentanyl intoxication, police said.

Redistricting 'Trigger' Would Go Before CA Voters To Counter TX Gerrymander, Newsom Says

Dueling redistricting battles in Texas and California could decide which party gains power in the House after the 2026 midterms.

Brothers Shot Dead Nearly 10 Years Ago In Riverside County, Arrest Finally Made

Richard Anthony Ferris, now 50, is accused in the slayings of 24-year-old Louie Granado and his brother, 34-year-old Glenn Granado

Imaginarium 'Glowtopia' Opening At Stoneridge Shopping Center Saturday

Step into another dimension of glowing fields of flowers, infinity mirror rooms, and medieval circus acts at this enchanted walk-through.

'Prolific Scam' Targeting Residents In Walnut Creek: Police

Police are warning residents to be aware of the scam.

Active-Shooter False Alarms Reported At Bay Area School, Mall

Police investigated a local elementary school and a mall after receiving a report of someone with a gun.

Blue Whale Pod Sighted Off South Orange County Shores

Seeing blue whales in August is a rare sight, says this local whale watching captain.

Photos: Firefighters Face Off With Canyon Fire In Northern LA County As Thousands Evacuate

The fast-moving blaze has scorched nearly 5,000 acres, drawing hundreds of firefighters to the front lines.

Iconic Legend Diana Ross Plans 2 Shows In Riverside County

The "Queen of Motown Records" will perform Dec. 12-13. Tickets go on sale Aug. 8.

How To Stay Safe In Dangerous Hot Weather Conditions

When the thermometer rises, temperatures can get deadly. Riverside County's Public Health Officer offers these tips to stay cool and safe.

Woman Accused Of Stealing 25+ Boxes Of Shoes, Clothing From Livermore Outlets

Police say the suspect had boxes of stolen merchandise inside a stolen U-Haul obtained using a fraudulent ID.

RivCo Man Accused Of Impersonating Hospital Staff To Steal $100K Of Medical Equipment

Deputies say a man was caught wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask while he stole thousands of dollars' worth of equipment.