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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.

• These Stinky, Dangerous Ancient Trees Torment Californians With Their Stench
• Pursuit Ends When Suspect Nuzzles Dog In Car Before Arrest: Report
• The Sonic Boom You Didn't Hear: NASA Tests Quiet Supersonic Jet Over CA
• Parents, Grandma of Boy, 8, Stuffed In Freezer Face Murder And Torture Charges
• Car Drives Off Pier, 1 Dead: Fire Officials
• Grandfather 'Boiled Alive' In CA Hotel Shower; Family Sues: Reports
• Braving ICE Fears, Latinos Are Still Turning Out For Festivals, Though In Lesser Numbers
• CA Police Chief May Be Commuting From Idaho: Report
• Bunny Rescue On Bay Bridge Results In 'Hoppy Ending'
• Bay Area Teens Create Machine They Say Could Help Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer
• Hiker Falls Off Cliff And Dies On Mount Whitney; Body Couldn't Be Removed For Days
• After Years Of 'Sexual Depravity,' Producer Turned Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 146 Years
• Woman Stabs Sister During Late-Night Haircut: Police
• Dead Newborn Found At USC Student Housing Complex
• Major CA Mall To Close After Decades Of Operation
• Missing CA Girl May Be Wearing A Wig In Newly Released Photos, Police Say
• Newsom Tells Prop 50 Donors To Stop Giving Him Money: Report
• IE Woman Killed Boyfriend With Skillet After He Stabbed Her: Report
• Newsom Says He Is Considering A 2028 Presidential Bid
• Deputy Dies After Being Shot By Domestic Violence Suspect
• On 'The Voice,' CA Talent Sings His Way To Stardom
• One Of 'Largest Known Collections' Of Child Pornography Linked To CA Man: CHP
• ICE Shoots U.S. Citizen In SoCal After They Say He Tried To Run Them Over
• Autonomous Robot To Begin Making Deliveries
• Former Prison Sergeant Charged With Sex Crimes Was Medal Of Valor Awardee
• Accused Murderer Accidentally Released From Jail
• Longtime Cheer Coach Guilty Of Sexual Abuse: 'This Is The Tip Of The Iceberg'
• Registered Sex Offender Charged With Hate Crime Targeting Pride Bowling League
• Court Disqualifies Trump's SoCal US Attorney From Overseeing Multiple Criminal Cases

Other notable stories this week include:

These RivCo Nurses Have Walked Off The Job. Here's Why

'Profits over patients': nurses at this hospital say the facility is jeopardizing care for the most vulnerable patients by cutting staffing.

Vigil To Honor Slain IE Deputy, Who Served With 'Integrity And Compassion'

Andrew Nuñez, 28, was killed while responding to a domestic violence dispute this week.

Mt. Baldy Threatening Lives, Ahead Of Winter

Three young men were rescued from the peak after getting stranded.

Man Who Killed Parents, Housekeeper In Newport Beach Found Sane By Jury

Jurors have concluded that a 34-year-old man who stabbed his parents and longtime housekeeper in their Newport Beach home was legally sane.

OC Deputy Sexually Assaulted Inmate, Authorities Say; Officer ID'd

An Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy suspected of sexually assaulting an inmate has been arrested, authorities said today.

High Tides Expected In North Bay For Several Months

County officials are warning locals to look out for high tides that could bring flooding in low-lying areas.

Rabies Confirmed In Bat Found In Bay Area

The bat was found in a coastside park and tested positive for rabies.

Dodgers Owner Finalizes Record-Breaking Purchase Of Lakers

One man now controls two of Los Angeles' biggest sports franchises.

Coachella Mayor Arrested In Perjury, Conflict Of Interest Probe

Steven Andrew Hernandez, 42, was arrested by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and booked Tuesday into county jail.

'Shade Snatchers' Caught After Stealing $2.68M In High-End Glasses Across SoCal: Police

The crew targeted numerous high-end glasses and sunglasses retailers in LA, Orange and San Diego counties

Verdict Announced In High-Stakes Trial of Animal Activist, Zoe Rosenberg

A jury returned a verdict today in the high-profile animal rights trial of Zoe Rosenberg.

CA Roads Should Not Be Places Of Tragedy: Governor Signs Murrieta Lawmaker's Bill

Senate Bill 78 was introduced by state Sen. Kelly Seyarto (R-32) and was signed into law this month by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

2 Inmates From IE Accused In Separate Prison Killings

The deadly attacks occurred within days of each other at Salinas Valley State Prison.

Suspect Shot By Parole Agent In Palm Springs, Ambulance Carrying Wounded Man Crashes

A parole agent reported being involved in a fight with a person he was trying to detain.

Napa Homicide Suspect Declared Mentally Incompetent To Stand Trial: Report

A 36-year-old man faced a first-degree murder charge in the killing of a man whose body was found under Napa’s Third Street bridge.

Fight To Share Little League Field With Girls' Softball Escalates: What To Know For Tonight's Council Meeting

A hot-button issue involving a Lafayette Little League playing field and girls' softball is on the City Council agenda tonight.

Disneyland Lays Off 100 Cast Members In Orange County

Roughly 100 Disneyland cast members — including a limited number of salaried positions — were laid off on Tuesday, Oct. 28.