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Deadly Walmart Attack; Long Lost WWII-Era Album: Top CA Stories

Take a look back at some of the top news stories across California over the past week.

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 features, we've rounded up some of the most share-worthy stories from the past week.

From Hollywood native Meghan Markle getting engaged to Prince Harry, to singer Taylor Swift building walls around a historic Southern California home, take a look back at the top 10 news stories across the state over the past week.

1. Hollywood Native Meghan Markle To Wed Prince Harry

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Actress and Los Angeles native Meghan Markle will marry Prince Harry, the fifth in line to the British throne.

2. Taylor Swift Builds Wall Around Historic Beverly Hills Home

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Its landmark status gives her a huge tax break, but it also means she has to take extra steps to make changes to the property.

3. Great Whites Say So Long To OC Beaches, Experts Say

A group of over 15 great white sharks appears to be leaving the coast of Southern California. What does this mean for surfers and swimmers?

4. Federal Arrest Warrant For Kate Steinle's Killer Unsealed: Report

Jose Ines Garcia Zarate was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. ICE wants to deport him.

5. My Son Did Not Deserve To Die: Slain Teen's Family Speaks [VIDEO]

"My son did not deserve to die over a rage," the father of Kevin Rodriguez says.

6. Burned Body Found At Fire Site Off Oak Glen Road, CHP Says

The CHP says that a body was found in the wreckage late Wednesday evening.

7. Second Passenger Dies A Week After Suspected DUI Crash

Lexy Garcia's family members stayed by her bedside, hoping for a miracle, until her last breath.

8. Vietnam War Veteran Lights Up Christmas For 30th Year

San Diego County resident Bill Gilfillen delivers holiday cheer with over 100,000 Christmas lights on display at his home.

9. MVPD Returns Long Lost WWII-Era Photo Album To Los Gatos Woman

Found covered in muddy footprints in a Mountain View homeless encampment in August, the 92-year-old hadn't seen the photo album in 35 years.

10. Marin Firefighters Donate More Bikes To Wildfire Victims

"Even though the fires are out, the fire service family is not done supporting the relief efforts."

FOR THE WEEKEND:

Photo courtesy Mountain View Police Department

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