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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.

• CA Firefighter Charged In Child Porn Case May Have Faked His Death: FBI
• Bystanders Jumped Into Ocean To Save Victims Of Deadly Catalina Helicopter Crash
• Woman, 75, Arrested After Intentionally Running Over Puppy With Car In OC, Police Say
• Pilot Killed In Catalina Medevac Crash Flew President's Marine One
• Guy Fieri Offers Free Tickets To Chef Showdown
• Deadly OC Viper Sighting Faked, Police Say: How AI And A Lie Caused Alarm
• Killer Whales Make Surprise Appearance Off Orange County: Photos
• Cliff Collapse In Laguna Beach Caught On Camera, Access Closed
• Boy Dies In 4th-Story Fall At LA High School: Reports
• Olympics Expected To Drive $13B In Spending Across LA County
• GPS Device, Cellphone Found As Search Continues For Sexually Violent Predator
• Diane Keaton's Laguna Beach Home Hits Market: Report
• NY Times Executive Killed At CA Park; Elderly In-Laws Arrested
• TVUSD Trustee Accused Of Placing Listening Device Under Colleagues' Desk: Sheriff's Department
• Mom Arrives To Pick Up Dog For Son During DUI, Gets Arrested
• Good Samaritan Was Protecting Women On Muni Bus Before Suspect Slashed His Throat: DA
• Kids Get Free Admission To San Diego Zoo, Safari Park In October
• 2 San Diego County Children Sickened In E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Raw Milk Cheese
• 2 77-Year-Olds Accused Of Killing NYT Executive Son-In-Law In Dublin
• Gunshots And Screaming Lead Police To Cache Of Weapons In Banning, Gunman Arrested
• Influencer Says Groper At Disneyland Targeted Her During Live Stream: Report
• 1 In 3 Marin Pet Owners Can't Cover A $1,000 Emergency, Study Says
• Manhattan Beach Therapist Gets Nearly 17 Years For Secretly Filming Girls
• Wine Country's Beauty Hides A Painful Choice: Domestic Violence Documentary Earns Filmfest Top Honor
• Newsom Splits RivCo Sheriff's Department And Coroner's Office, Stripping Bianco Of Title
• Researchers Testing Ladera Ranch Soil After Reports Of Possible Cancer Cluster

Other notable stories this week include:

Man Drives Himself To Hospital After Being Shot On Bay Bridge: CHP

The shooting shut down the eastbound lanes of the bridge, authorities said.

3 Teens Shot On Same Long Beach Block In 17 Days

A boy and girl were hospitalized after a weekend shooting on Lemon Avenue, where another teenage girl was wounded earlier this month.

Dog Rescued After Fire Tears Through San Rafael Home: FD

The fire was contained to the kitchen, but the residence was left uninhabitable and two occupants were displaced, officials said.

SF Sheriff Accused Of Threatening Workers At CA Town Where He Serves As Mayor: Report

Investigators wrote that the behavior was "particularly concerning from someone who makes known he is a law enforcement officer."

‘Big Impact In Small Packages’: Mill Valley Remembers Beloved Mother, Cashier

The woman, who worked at the store for more than 30 years, was killed with her dog in a crash, police said.

23rd Annual Cruise For Sight Car Show Returns To Redlands Oct. 10

The event will include food vendors, live DJ entertainment, a cornhole tournament, raffle prizes and a drawing.

Researchers Testing Ladera Ranch Soil After Reports Of Possible Cancer Cluster

Researchers at Cal State Fullerton have begun running tests on soil samples in Ladera Ranch.

FBI Hunts Leader Of India-Based Gang Tied To Assassination, SoCal Violence: Officials

Canada designated the group a terrorist entity, now the FBI has added a suspected leader to its Most Wanted list with a $1M reward.

Animal Rescue Operator Pleads Not Guilty In 300+ Animal Neglect Case

The animals were found living in severely unsanitary conditions at the Antelope Valley rescue, according to prosecutors.