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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.

• Man Pleads No Contest To Yelling Sexual Remarks At Middle Schoolers At PE
• Rescue Dogs To Compete For Prom King And Queen At Annual Puppy Prom
• Senior Baseball League Players Help Detain Fleeing Suspect
• Dad Who Shot At Kids Egging His House Faces Prison Time
• Boy Jumps Into Water To Rescue Tangled Pelican
• Child, 2 Adults Killed in 'Suspicious' Domestic Violence Fire
• Woman Pepper-Sprays Veteran During Traffic Confrontation
• Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave After Hit-And-Run Charge
• 76-Year-Old Was Trying To Park When He Crashed And Killed Pedestrian: DA
• Watch: 'Pole Dancing' Squirrel In East Bay Backyard
• Man Stole Neighbor's Cat, Left It For Dead In Wilderness
• Orange County Man Killed Duckling, Beat Others Before Tossing Them Into Trash Can: Police
• 'Brady Bunch' House Now Open For Public Tours In LA, But Tickets Are Limited
• NBA Player, 29, Found Dead In Valley Home
• Mayor Charged As A Covert Agent For China
• Ex-CA Gov Candidate Threatened Witnesses In Fiancee’s Dating-App Burglary Case: Prosecutors
• Grocery Store Stabbing Suspect Detained After Attempted Murder In SMC: Police
• The Hidden World Behind This Wine Country Town And Recipes That Made It Famous
• 77-Year-Old Suspect In Hiker's Sexual Assault Arrested At Driving Range: Police
• Jason Collins, CA Native And NBA's 1st Active Gay Player, Dies
• Suspected Rat Poison Sickens Dog, Shutting Down Park
• CA Teen's Remains Identified 3 Decades After Discovery At Dump Site
• Woman Uses Bear Spray During Fight At Grocery Store
• Why Pet Owners Are Risking Emergencies To Save A Buck
• Psychedelic Furs 'Serious Medical Issue' Leads To California Tour Delays, Cancellations In 2026
• Local Farming Faces Hidden Fuel Cost Crisis: How Geopolitics Ripple Through Food Economy
• Dublin Family Gets Record $36M Settlement In Deputy Double Murder Case
• Waymo Taxi Involved In Rollover Crash

Other notable stories this week include:

Temecula Pushes Back Against Massive High-Voltage Power Project Planned Through The City

Towers and lines would span over 100 miles, from San Onofre, southeast to Imperial County. The proposed route is directly through Temeucla.

New Minor League Hockey Team Coming To North County

The team is set to debut in October at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside

Lego Festival Returning To Legoland California Resort This Summer

The festival will feature interactive play zones, live entertainment, and hands-on building activities for families.

Man Charged With Making Threats Against SF Schools: DA

During his arrest, the man said he'd shoot city leaders if he wasn't released, prosecutors said.

'Busted': Driver Tries Evading Carpool Toll With Faceless Dummy In East Bay

"Reminder: HOV occupants need to be actual people, not your arts and crafts project," authorities said.

Bomb Threats Target Magic Mountain

Authorities investigated threats made against Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita Monday morning.

Blue-Hair, Pink Leopard Print Afternoon Robbery Suspect Wrote A Note During Heist: SRPD

A handwritten note, bright blue hair, and a leopard print jacket gives a bank robbery suspect away.

Sex Offender Caught Targeting Teenager In SMC Sting: Police

The suspect was on active parole for prior lewd acts with a child when he exchanged explicit messages with the decoy agent, police said.

Highly Contagious Human Parvovirus Circulating In CA: What To Know

Health officials emphasize preventative steps as the seasonal outbreak peaks across California cities.

Man Sentenced For Crash That Killed 14-Year-Old Girl In Novato: DA

The driver fled the crash scene, leaving two injured teenage passengers behind, police said.

5th CA Resident Linked To Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship

The latest person linked to the outbreak traveled to and from California before health officials began tracking the outbreak.

13 Injured When Bus, Gravel Truck And Car Collide

Thirteen people were injured in the Wednesday morning crash.

Temecula Man Connected To Missing Person Killed Himself During Standoff: Sheriff

Authorities said a San Diego County man was reported missing Tuesday after family members and friends were unable to find him.

More Earthquakes Likely After Swarm Jolts SoCal, Experts Say: 5 Things To Know

More seismic activity was expected after a swarm of 411 quakes hit inland Southern California over the weekend.

New In-N-Out Burger Coming To Orange County

The new In-N-Out comes amid broader changes for the Southern California-based company.

10 CA Target Stores To Be Remodeled Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season

The retailer recently announced plans to invest in more than 130 store remodels nationwide this year.