Over 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.
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Other notable stories this week include:
Investigators recently searched a property in the Joshua Tree area as questions remain about the disappearance of Christina Downer.
During the pursuit, the suspect struck what was described as a "street fixture" and was injured, police said.
The driver and vehicle were taken to the Newton-Azrak Border Patrol Station in Murrieta.
The guest was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure, authorities said.
Water levels in San Francisco reached an October record as scientists track an underwater wave that could amplify coastal flooding.
A tombstone at an Altadena cemetery toppled over and pinned a 6-year-old boy on Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors say the star's sister was trying to hit someone with a gun when it went off, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report.
More than 200 students protested a teammate's social media post about men accused of sexual assault at Cornell University.
The crack was first reported Tuesday morning just outside the border of Laguna Beach, near Crystal Cove State Park.
Federal legislation targets decades of ocean dumping as the EPA reassesses a separate DDT contamination site off Palos Verdes.
The couple were identified after deputies found three people dead inside a home, according to a local report.
The star posthumously honoring three-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi was unveiled on Thursday.
An audit found 57 California dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition, and the 40 riskiest sit near big coastal cities.
Police say they are still looking for the suspect, who fled on an electric bicycle.
Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of Ruso, a 9-year-old husky, as his family appeals for justice.
Santa Monica acknowledged the damaged netting nearly a year ago, but has yet to set a date for its removal.
The raid took place at a residence on the 800 block of Carolina Street in central Vallejo.
Wildlife officials said there was no evidence her mate "Shadow" or their eaglets were also ill.
A Spectrum van became trapped in a sinkhole Wednesday afternoon as water flooded an intersection, prompting road closures.
One hawk was found unable to fly in a San Diego neighborhood, while the other was rescued in Riverside County.
The two-day electronic music festival took place Oct. 10-11 at the Empire Polo Club, home of Coachella.
The burglars brutally killed the dog after breaking into the home, according to police.
A Coast Guard crew member gave the man a snorkel to help him breathe before tearing open part of the sailboat's roof to free him.
One firefighter was injured battling the blaze, which threatened around 100 structures Friday morning.
Officers responded around 10:50 p.m. Monday to a report of a suspicious object near Harbor Boulevard and the East Shuttle Area.
Kataluna Enriquez made history in 2021 as the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada USA pageant and went on to compete in Miss USA.
Gene Evin Atkins, 36, was convicted of 41 counts, including second-degree murder, for the July 21, 2018, crime spree.
The defense argued the shooting was accidental. The prosecution countered that the defendant, then 18, understood the dangers.
Jurors deliberated about two hours before finding Daniel Rodriguez guilty in connection to the 2024 killing.
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