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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.

• Kidnapping Of Baby Boy Prompts FBI To Offer $20,000 Reward
• New COVID-19 Variant Sends CA Cases Climbing As School Year Begins
• CA Judge Texts Murder Confession To Staff; Police Find Trove Of Guns: Prosecutors
• CA County Considers $25 Minimum Wage At Hotels And Theme Parks
• Squatters Trash $10M CA Mansion With Anti-Rich Graffiti
• Adult & 2 Children Found Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide
• Firefighting Helicopters Midair Collision; 3 Dead
• Lawrence Livermore Repeats Fusion Energy Breakthrough
• Mama Bear, 2 Cubs Captured After Break-Ins At Lake Tahoe Homes
• Next Level Carpool Mannequin Fails To Fool The CHP On US 101
• Flash Mob Hits Yves Saint Laurent, Stealing $300K In Merchandise
• Residents Warned Of TikTok-Inspired Vehicle Thefts
• School District's 'Outing Policy' Denounced By CA Attorney General
• 'When You're With Swifties It's A Safe Space' Fans Celebrate Eras Tour

Other notable stories this week include:

Bike Thief Stops Mid-Burglary To Pet Victim's Dog: San Diego Police

“You’re the coolest dog I’ve ever known," the thief said, giving the animal pets and belly rubs.

Walnut Creek Man Accused In Multiple Rapes; More Victims Possible

Police allege the man committed multiple rapes in recent years, and investigators believe more victims could be out there.

Residents Warned Of TikTok-Inspired Vehicle Thefts

Thefts of KIA and Hyundai-manufactured vehicles have gone up exponentially in the San Fernando Valley following a TikTok challenge.

UC Admits Record Number Of In-State Freshmen For Fall 2023

The new students also include more underrepresented freshmen than ever before.

'Fast & Furious' Star Racially Profiled At West Hills Home Depot: Suit

Actor and musician Tyrese Gibson is suing the home improvement store, alleging he and his workers were mistreated due to their race.

Woman Dragged By Vehicle In Alameda Robbery: 2 Arrests

The arrests were made on Tuesday, more than a month after the robbery victim was injured.

Construction Begins On Elephant Valley At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Construction Begins On Elephant Valley At San... - San Diego, CA - The all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley is the largest and most transformative project in the 50-year history of the Safari Park.

Man Waiting For Uber Robbed At Gunpoint

It happened mid-morning near Alamo Square.

Transferring From CA Community Colleges? It’s A Tough Road

More than half of students who responded to a survey said they found it difficult to know which courses they needed to transfer.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed In New York

The 31-year-old has been under house arrest at his parents' home in Palo Alto since his December extradition from the Bahamas.

More Than 80 Cats Rescued From RivCo Hoarding Situation, Homes Sought

The cats, which were living in an apartment, are healthy and in need of adoption or fostering.

Seven Indicted In LA County Shooting Spree That Killed 7

A slew of shootings across Los Angeles, Inglewood and Compton over the holidays left seven dead and many others wounded.

Elderly Driver Crashes Into Car Dealership, Killing 1 And Injuring 2

A woman was struck and dragged over 20 feet beneath an SUV as it crashed through a glass-enclosed section of the dealership, officials said.

Union City Police Officers Honored For Saving 3 Lives

The detective, sergeant and officers received awards at this week's city council meeting.

Procession For Fallen Firefighters Winds Through Riverside County

Helicopter pilot Tony Sousa, 55, of Red Bluff, who also died, will have a separate procession at a later date.

Rectifying 'Racial Bias': RivCo Lawmakers Weigh In On CA Proposal

Assembly Bill 852 could change the way judges sentence those convicted of crimes in California.

CSU's 4-Year Graduation Rate Nearly Doubles In Less Than A Decade

The top performing campuses are Sonoma State, San Diego State and Cal State San Luis Obispo, on track to hit multiple benchmarks.

Goldie Hawn Kicks Off South Bay Distinguished Speakers Series: Report

The 25th annual Distinguished Speakers Series will start off with actress Goldie Hawn and feature political speaker Liz Cheney.

Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Jumps Decline

"It's been a long hard haul, and I'm delighted that the net is going forward and that suicides have decreased."

Suspected DUI Driver Causes 5-Car Crash, Breaks Into Home: Petaluma PD

Two people were injured in the crash on Lakeville Highway at South McDowell Boulevard.