Dog Gives Her Life To Save Owners | Race, Gender Changed In School Pics | 4 Day Laborers Disappear: CA News

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.

• Cassie, Frenchie, Dies Defending Owners From Bear Attack
• Sitcom Star Arrested During Traffic Stop
• AI Used To Change Student’s Race, Gender In Marketing Image At CA College
• Mega Pop Star Surprises Fans With Free Performance At Local Park Known For Drug Raids
• Father Accidentally Backs His Tesla Cybertruck Over 6-Year-Old Son, Killing Child
• CA's First Ever Sea Turtle Nest Has To Be Moved Due To Hurricane Polo Threat, Experts Say
• Free Potluck Aims To Break Guinness World Record
• 4 Day Laborers Disappear In Unexplained Detentions, ICE Suspected: Report
• 'Rio' The River Whale Makes Hopeful Turn Toward SF Bay, But No Further Sightings Yet Of Cherished Cetacean
• Gunman Opens Fire At LA Senior Housing Facility, Wounding 3 In Workplace Rampage
• Young Wrestling Star Dies In Yosemite Fall
• Trauma Nurse Turns Near Deadly Fall Into Fundraiser For Search And Rescue
• Former School Employee Paid Teens To Make Porn, Pleads Guilty: US Attorney
• Teen Launches New Pickleball Fundraiser For Childhood Cancer
• Woman Accused Of Using Her Dead Grandmother's Name To Steal Title On $1M Home
• Details Emerge In Bankruptcy Of Ca's Oldest Family Winery
• Middle School Assistant Principal Caught Trying To Have Sex With Minors: U.S. Attorney's Office
• Passenger Jumps Overboard From Cruise Ship
• 'You Dirty Rat': Cop Gets A Sticky Surprise While Responding To Burglary Call
• CA City Named No. 2 City In US For Vegans And Vegetarians
• Man Arrested For Murder Nearly 6 Years After His Wife's Remains Found In Crawlspace: Sheriff
• Lawmaker Demands Release Of Former News Anchor Turned Staffer Detained By ICE
• Data Centers Targeted By Newsom In Groundbreaking Laws
• A Bone On The Beach Solves A Mystery Nearly Three Decades Later In NorCal
• 5 Dead As West Nile Virus Cases Surge Across County
• Police Dog Being Used To Sniff Out Weapons In Schools
• Suspect Bites Off Part Of Police Dog's Ear
• Police Search For Drug Source In Rehab Death Of Supermodel’s Son
• Herd Of 30 Life-Size Elephants Coming To Bay Area
• Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest
• 4 Rapes Reported At Cal State San Marcos In First Weeks Of Fall Semester
• Woman Arrested One Year After Newborn Found Abandoned Near Dumpster
• Katie Porter Poised To Join California Community Colleges Board of Governors

Other notable stories this week include:

Lowrider Spectacle Brings Droves To San Francisco's Mission District

Missed the big lowrider event in San Francisco's Mission District over the weekend? Patch has you covered with a photo slideshow.

Man Convicted In Stepdaughter's Killing Outside San Leandro Chili's: Report

He faces 40 years in prison for the murder and a gun enhancement, according to the East Bay Times.

Risso Dolphin Stuns With Smile In Dana Point Waters: Dana Wharf Photos

This beaming Risso's dolphin was spotted just a short distance from the Dana Point shoreline.

Stolen Mini Labradoodle Reunited With Owner In SF: Police

It took just a few hours to locate the stolen dog, police said.

Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion For Livermore Deputy Accused Of Abusing Son: Report

Steven Romero will continue to face prosecution after a judge found insufficient evidence that he would respond to treatment.

Rideshare Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Boy Arrested In San Jose: Police

Detectives believe there may be additional victims after a passenger reported being sexually assaulted during a ride downtown.

'Endlessly Generous': Apple Engineer Killed In Golden Gate Boat Crash Remembered As Loving Father

He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a son, according to a fundraiser.

Article in San Francisco, California Crime & Safety

Legoland California Resort Treats Families Affected By Childhood Cancer To Halloween Fun

More than 200 guests from Ronald McDonald House Southern California attended the Carlsbad theme park's Halloween celebration.

After Devastating Coastal Erosion, Newport Beach Is Getting Sand Per Emergency Order

The emergency agreement will allow the city to pull around 200,000 cubic yards of sand from a local riverbed, The OC Register reported.

Hundreds Of Cats Seized By Police From SoCal Properties: Authorities

Local animal services have taken in over 400 cats.

Alcohol Use Falls Nationwide, But Heavy Drinking Jumps Among Older Adults: USC Study

Alcohol use declined nationwide for the first time since the pandemic began, but heavy drinking was up among older adults.

Encinitas Oktoberfest Celebrates 30 Years This Weekend

The free festival will feature German food and beer, live entertainment, more than 130 vendors, a dog costume contest and kids activities.