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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.
- Intoxicated Man Drives To CHP Office, Is Arrested: Police
- Truck Spills Cheese Balls On 105, Drivers Stop To Steal Snacks
- Mom Gives Birth In SUV Near LA County Freeway Before Family Reaches Hospital
- Teacher Begins Career In Exact Kindergarten She Attended As A 5-Year-Old Child
- Dolly Parton's Secret CA Cabin: 'If The Walls Could Sing'
- 4.9M Earthquake Rattles Northern California Coast
- Millions In CA May Get Surprise $68 Payments
- ICE Officer Forgets Gun Inside SFO Airport Restroom
- 3 Rescued Beluga Whales Arrive At SeaWorld San Diego
- French Tourist Dies In Death Valley On 116-Degree Day
- Video Shows Muni Driver Nod Off Before Crashing Into Train
- Man Holds Knife To Woman’s Throat, Then Barricades Himself In Novato Home: Police
- Watch: Rattlesnake Slithers Past Man In Surf At Crystal Cove
- Julian Man With Guillotine In Truck Arrested Near U.S. Supreme Court
- Kitten Rescued From Rusty Metal Pipe At Abandoned Field In Alameda: Police
- Peter Cullen, Unmistakable Voice Of Optimus Prime And Eeyore, Dies At 85
- Bear Faces Off With 2 Coyotes In Valley Driveway: Video
- Boxing Program Helps People With Parkinson's Fight Back
- UCLA To Offer Nation's First Bachelor's Degree In Digital Humanities
- Meet Rhinomite, The Newest Hot Wheels Monster Truck Coming To San Diego
- Cherished Cheese Company Confirms Closing After 94 Years
- 49ers Owner Arrested For Prostitution In Ohio: Prosecutors
- Teacher Begins Career In Exact RivCo Kindergarten She Attended As A 5-Year-Old Child
- Dolly Parton Built A CA Legacy From Hollywood To Idyllwild
- Flying Taxis Coming To LA Could Cost About The Same As An Uber Black Ride
- Man Who Posed As NFler Busted In Elaborate Dating Scam
- That's Wild': Prostitution Sting Arrest Of 49ers Owner Befuddled Officers, Bodycam Video Shows
- Ex-Substitute Teacher Who Mailed Racist Threats To San Leandro School Avoids Prison: Report
- Immunization Rates Among CA Children Fall But Less So Than Nationwide As State Eschews Federal Guidelines
- Actor Tim Curry, Known For 'Rocky Horror' Dies At 80
- Brutal Attack Leads To Arrests Of 3 SMC Teens: Police
- Johnny Costa’s Marks 50 Years Of Italian Dining, And Sinatra History, In Palm Springs
- Flock Camera Technician Assaulted, Threatened In Palm Desert: RSO
Other notable stories this week include:
Beloved 101-Year-Old Bike Shop Closing
The Lafayette bicycle shop will close Aug. 31 after serving Bay Area cyclists since 1925.
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'Wear Something Pink, Or With Ducks:' RivCo Girl's Funeral Is Planned As Funds Pour In For Her Family
Dominic, her brother, is making gains daily. He is awake and showing that he is very strong and a fighter.
Real Eagles Of Big Bear: Only Shadow Knows Whether He'll Stay Or Go
Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Shadow, has a new fan these days: an adult from the Prado Wetlands. But will he invite her to his nest?
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License Plate Cameras Could Go Dark In Mill Valley Over Privacy Concerns
Residents questioned who controls data collected by the system and why more cameras appeared online than city leaders had approved.
Famed Hot-Rod Builder Behind Cars For Rock Legends Earns Honor
The craftsman has spent nearly five decades building custom cars for collectors, celebrities and legendary musicians.
Beloved Broadcaster Laid Off Amid Cancer Battle Plots Bay Area Comeback
The 49ers radio voice will join NBC Sports Bay Area broadcasts while continuing his recovery.
Contra Costa Sheriff Defends Limited ICE Information Sharing
Supervisors will weigh a sanctuary policy as Sheriff David Livingston defends limited cooperation with federal immigration officials.
Woman Spots Elaborate Scam Before Handing Over Cash In SMC, Suspect Arrested: Police
Police said scammers posing as AppleCare representatives instructed the resident to withdraw money and give it to a courier.
Authorities Still Monitoring Beached Boat Carrying 1,000 Gallons Of Fuel At National Seashore
A 58-foot fishing vessel carrying about 1,000 gallons of diesel ran aground Friday at North Beach.
40 Earn High School Diplomas Earned In 2026 Through IE Library Program
These Career Online High School graduates crossed the stage at the annual commencement ceremony at the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology.
Popular Temecula Shopping Center Building Sells For $6.5 Million: Report
The 100%-leased, multi-tenant retail building is located at 32435 Temecula Parkway.
Man Arrested After IE Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed 2 Teen Girls
Jail records indicate the man is being held on $1 million bail.
From Novato To The Emmy Stage: The Three People Who Changed One Broadcaster's Life
He covers the biggest names in sports, but traces the path back to his parents, a beloved high school teacher and his hometown.
San Ramon Teen Killed In Livermore Solo Crash Identified
Police say the 18-year-old San Ramon resident's car left the road and hit a concrete pillar early Monday morning.
Meet Rhinomite, The Newest Hot Wheels Monster Truck Coming To San Diego
Rhinomite driver Anthony Ritter, 23, grew up around monster trucks and is now helping build a fanbase for the newest truck on the tour.
2 Found Dead In Possible Pleasanton Murder-Suicide: Police
The deaths were discovered hours after authorities responded to an unrelated fatal shooting near San Ramon.
Nearly 1 In 20 LA County Students Are Homeless, UCLA Report Finds
In one elementary school district, nearly a quarter of all students were homeless during the last school year.
'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires
Cash, a K9 with the Richmond Police Department, retired after several years with the department.
San Diego Seals Move Home Games To Frontwave Arena
The Seals previously played their home games at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
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Sexually Violent Predator Recommended For Placement In Borrego Springs Home
John Phillips has been recommended by the California Department of State Hospitals for placement at a home in Borrego Springs.
23 Chihuahuas Rescued After Owner Evicted From Imperial Beach Home
Many of the dogs have hair loss and missing teeth, while some are fearful and will require specialized care, according to Humane Society.
Teen Arrested After Biting, Stabbing Father In Berkeley: Police
The teen was arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon, police said.
Musical Pioneer Todd Rundgren Is Coming To SF For 'Damned If I Do' Tour
Find out when the Philadelphia-born star will play in San Francisco.
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