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Calif. Stories You Can't Miss: Fatal Crash Livestreamed; King Cobras Smuggled In Cans; Pregnant Woman Rescued From Cliff

Take a look back at some of the top news stories across California over the past week. Do you have a favorite?

It was another busy news week across California. Missed the headlines on Patch? Whether you're looking for breaking or bizarre news, or sweet or silly stories, we've rounded up some of the most interesting articles from the past week.

From king cobras smuggled in potato chip cans, to an owl saved by a sergeant named Peacock, take a look back at the top 10 news stories across California over the past week.

1. Teen's Live Stream May Show Tragic Calif. Crash That Claimed Her Little Sister's Life: CHP

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Obdulia Sanchez, 18, may have been using Instagram live in the disturbing, alleged DUI crash that left her sister, 14, dead.

2. Justin Bieber Drives Truck Over Papparazzo (Video)

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The paparazzo was photographing Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian before he was allegedly struck by Bieber's monster truck.

3. 'America's Oldest Man' Dies In Riverside County, Coroner Confirms

The 18-year-old Fairfield man pleaded not guilty to felony child endangerment and abandonment charges.

5. Teen Escapes Attempted Kidnappers In Encinitas

A teenage girl fought off a man, with another man waiting inside a nearby truck, escaping an attempted kidnapping in Encinitas. Two suspects were later arrested.

6. Pregnant Woman Rescued From Cliffs In Newport Beach

Four people, including a pregnant woman, were rescued after being trapped on a cliff near the ocean. See the dramatic footage.

7. Smuggling King Cobras In Potato Chip Cans Comes Back To Bite LA Man: Feds

Customs agents found live king cobras jammed into potato chip cans, leading to an alleged plot to ship endangered animals to and from China.

8. Sgt. Peacock Saves Owl In San Juan Capistrano: CHP Video

An owl that was trapped in a net was rescued by the aptly named California Highway Patrol Sergeant Rick Peacock.

9. LA Firefighter Who Choked Man Giving Out Halloween Candy Avoids Jail In Controversial Plea Deal

A firefighter who held a man in a chokehold until he stopped breathing is being sued after getting a plea deal that kept him out jail.

10. Starbucks To Close 379 Teavana Stores

Starbucks will close most of its Teavana retail stores by spring 2018, according to the company.

Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife via AP

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