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La Jolla middle schooler J.A. was suspended for wearing face paint deemed offensive at a high school football game in October. (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)

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.

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Mountain Lion Spotted Near Bay Area Home

Security footage shows a mountain lion walking past a home near Sycamore Grove early Wednesday morning.

Second And Third Floors Of Building Damaged By Car Crash

The car caromed off a freeway offramp and straight into the building.

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Chase Ends With Shooting After Suspect Races Into Downtown LA Building

Officers pursued the truck on surface streets until the vehicle stopped about a 40 minutes later near Paloma Street and Pico Boulevard.

3.4 Earthquake Hits Near Monterey Bay

The 10:40 a.m. earthquake happened on the San Andreas Fault, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

SFO International Terminal To Be Named After Dianne Feinstein

"She was virtually an ambassador for the city and in particular an ambassador for the airport."

3 Mothers Dead; 3 OC Men Sentenced For Killing Their Partners Friday

All three women had tried to get away from their abusers, but all were murdered by the men they trusted.

Schwarzenegger Detained At Airport On Criminal Tax Proceeding: Report

The former California governor was reportedly detained in Munich on a criminal tax charge in connection with a watch that may be auctioned.

State Program To Clear Homeless Encampments Show Signs Of Success

A multi-year, $750 million program aimed at doing away with homeless encampments has had mixed results throughout California.

Alec Baldwin Indicted For Manslaughter In 'Rust' Shooting

Alec Baldwin was indicted Friday in the shooting death of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set in 2021.

63 Speeding Tickets Issued To PCH Drivers In Malibu On Single Day: CHP

Malibu's efforts to bring CHP officers back to PCH has already led to dozens of tickets being issued to unsafe drivers.

Ex-Con Accused Of Shooting Puppy Pleads Not Guilty

A homeless man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend's puppy during an argument pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

Danville College Student Pinned By Truck 'Fighting For His Life'

Monte Vista graduate Dodge Murlock was gravely injured when a speeding truck blasted through his apartment in Utah.

Photos Of Burglary Suspects Released: Do You Recognize These Women?

They are accused of stealing valuable jewelry from a Union City home.

Sen. Toni Atkins Of San Diego Launches Campaign For CA Governor

Longtime San Diego legislator Toni Atkins would be the first woman and first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as governor if elected.

LA Times Journalists Walk Out In Paper's First Newsroom Union Strike

Plans for widespread newsroom layoffs prompted the first newsroom union work stoppage in the paper's 142-year history.

Man Posed As Alarm Company Employee To Steal From The Elderly: Police

Police say a man posed as a Brinks worker to get into the LA and OC homes of the elder. "This like stealing from your grandparents."

Raw Oyster Warning Expanded Across SoCal After Dozens Sickened

Local and federal authorities believe a wholesaler sold oysters to Southland restaurants linked to gastrointestinal illness outbreaks.

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