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CALIFORNIA —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.

• $1.77 Billion Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In CA
• CA Bans Popular Candy, Soda And Cereal Additives
• 8 New CA Laws That May Change Your Life: Here's What To Know
• Albertsons Merger Threatens 5,750 CA Jobs; Newsom Kills Layoff Bill
• CA Has 'Miracle' Water Year With An El Niño Winter On Deck
• CA Creates First-Ever 'Ebony Alert' For Missing Black Children
• 'Armed And Dangerous' Violent Sex Offender Escapes
• Disneyland Raises Prices For Tickets, Annual Passes
• Couple's Drunken Altercation Was Factor In Fatal CA Crash: CHP
• Man, 68, Attacked By Panhandler Outside CA Grocery Store
• Kaiser Announces Elimination Of Dozens Of Positions
• Ensnared Bobcat's Tragic End Prompts Stern Reminder
• Lucky Supermarket To Close In Early November

Other notable stories this week include:

'Vomit Fees' Pop Up At Brunch Restaurants

Bay Area diners who toss back a few too many mimosas at brunch may find themselves with a costly tab.

12-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Boy At CA Park: Police

San Mateo police allege a 12-year-old stabbed another young person in Central Park Monday night, then fled on a bicycle.

Cat Missing 12 Years In CA Reunited With Family

Butters the cat, a lifelong adventurer, went missing in San Diego 12 years ago and turned up last week across the state in Blythe.

Airbnb 'Tenant From Hell' Refuses To Leave Or Pay For LA Guesthouse

The tenant, who has not paid rent in over a year, wants $100,000 to move out, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello Dead At 61

The Bay Area chef built a restaurant empire and frequently appeared on the Food Network.

World's Largest Pumpkin Crowned In Half Moon Bay

A plump pumpkin named Michael Jordan set a new world record at Monday's weigh-in, besting the mark by 47 pounds.

Man Climbed Pier Ferris Wheel And Threatened To Blow It Up: Police

A man who shut down the Santa Monica Pier By scaling the Ferris wheel and making a bomb threat faces a slew of charges, police contend.

Prominent Trainer Convicted Of Sex Attacks On Relative

The well-known fitness trainer was convicted of a felony count of attempted sexual penetration by a foreign objects of an underage victim.

CA Man Heads To China On 'Sound Of Music' Tour

Keenan Moran has the role of Friedrich in the Broadway Global tour of "The Sound of Music," traveling to 14 cities in China.

2 Teens Beat Up While Leaving High School Football Game: Police

Nearly three weeks later, police were able to identify and arrest the person suspected in the assaults.

Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Smith Have Been Separated Since 2016

Jada Pinkett Smith revealed in a new interview that she and Will Smith have been separated for about seven years.

Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab Suspect Arrested

Police are searching for four others who fled the jewelry store they were robbing after a worker shot a gun at them, police said.

Parents To Air Safety Concerns After School Intruder Arrest

At Pleasanton school board's Thursday meeting, frustrated parents will demand answers to how a convicted robber broke in & spent the night.

'World's Largest Bounce House' Is Coming To County Fairgrounds

Big Bounce America brings its Guinness record-certified, jump-a-palooza to Pleasanton. And it's not just for kids!

After Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, CA Rancher 'Stronger & Braver'

She's back to caring for her animals and appreciating life one year after being treated at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta.

Here's The Scoop: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Celebrates Grand Opening

Handel's Ice Cream shop is opening Wednesday with new fall flavors to try, as well as signature homemade ice cream.

4 Arrested After Brawl Outside In-N-Out

Police said a confrontation outside the restaurant culminated in several people injured by a metal pipe.

Tax Funds To Support Community Kitchens, Gardens

Nearly $1.6 million in Measure A revenue will soon be available to help groups that support local food systems.

Puppy Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Outside Encinitas Restaurant

"We are reaching out to our community, friends, and anyone who can lend a hand during this challenging time."

Student Shares GI Disease Story, Wins Scholarship

Alexander Myers was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from Salix Pharmaceuticals after sharing his story of living with Crohn's disease.

Purse-Snatcher Foiled By Panic Alarm: Police

Police are searching for the suspect in an attempted purse-snatching after he unsuccessfully tried to steal from a woman in a parking lot.

Whole Foods Market, Charity Partner To Feed Hungry

Whole Foods Market was at it again, filling a van it previously gave White Pony Express with fresh groceries for the area's hungry.

Teen Appointed Nonprofit Lead To Make Big Change

South Orange County student Brooke Walker is preparing to make a big difference for girls that struggle with scoliosis.

4 People Overdose At CA Cemetery

Fire crews responded Thursday afternoon to the incident.

CA Pro-Israel Rally Draws Thousands

"We want to comfort each other at this time of just heart-wrenching grief,” Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli American Council said.