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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.

• Couple Tried Forcing Woman Into Sex Work By Kidnapping Her Baby: Police
• Boy, 13, Dies in E-Motorcycle Crash
• Secret Waterfall Becomes So Popular It Requires Reservations
• Firefighter Accused Of Serial Rapes, Attacking Woman At Fire Station: Lawsuit
• Man Terrorizes Neighbors With Naked Antics: Report
• Cyberattack Cripples UC, CSU Schools During Finals, Thousands Of Records Stolen
• World's Oldest Functioning Lightbulb To Celebrate 125th Birthday
• Meals On Wheels Volunteers Killed In DUI Crash: Reports
• Rare Dove Extinct In The Wild Hatches At San Diego Zoo
• Broken Heart Tattoo Sole Clue To Woman's Lonely Death On Train Tracks
• Murder, Kidnapping, Child-Abuse Charges: Contra Costa County D.A. Charges Suspect In Attack
• Purple Waves Are Crashing On CA Beach: Here's Why
• Iconic Disneyland Attraction Gets Major Update
• 'Like A Blood Bath:' Dine-And-Dasher Trashes South Bay Restaurant, Reports Say
• Former 'Reality TV Villain' Spencer Pratt Becomes The Hero In Fever Dream AI Mayoral Campaign Ad
• Drone Captures Drug Deal, Man Arrested In Bay Area: Police
• CA Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers
• New CA DMV Rules: Police Start Ticketing New Traffic Law
• Alcatraz Coyote Stuns Scientists: Swam From Miles Away
• Robot Passenger Dancing At CA Airport, Causes Flight Delays
• Sheriff's Estate Auction: Jewelry, Cars, Collectibles, Electronics
• Child Molester Still Missing After Skipping Sentencing: DOJ
• Police Shoot Driver They Say Dragged Officer, Pinned Another With Car During Traffic Stop
• Corrupt Cops In HWY-101 Shakedown Scheme Sentenced
• Riverside's Historic Mission Inn Being Sold To Local Tribe
• Senior Gets Fake Call From ‘Police Chief,’ Loses $25K
• Binders Filled With Stolen Identities, Suitcases Packed With Drugs Found On 2 Suspects: Police
• Data Reveals Who’s Behind Napa’s Wine Industry
• Disneyland License Plates Coming To CA: How To Get One

Other notable stories this week include:

Massive, Water-Thirsty Data Centers Proposed In CA's Hottest Communities

A large data center can withdraw more than a million gallons of water per day during hot weather, but developers are eyeing desert towns.

Baby Owl Siblings Make Wild Day For NorCal Teacher, Sheriff

Horned owl nestlings turn a P.E. teacher's afternoon into a wild day and prove that every day can be unpredictable for a Napa Co. sheriff.

Man Shot By Police On LA Freeway Attempted Carjacking Before Hours-Long Shutdown: LAPD

Authorities on Wednesday revealed details about the police shooting that shut down the 210 Freeway for hours on Tuesday.

You Can Now Take Chonkers, SF's Massive 'Sea-lebrity,' Home

The Marine Mammal Center, a nonprofit and the world's largest marine mammal hospital, is selling plushies of Chonkers online.

12th Annual 'Contact In The Desert' Returns To Coachella Valley May 28

This year marks the 12th anniversary of the event.

Small Plane Crashes In Livermore

A plane crashed in a field Wednesday afternoon just outside the airport, police said. No one was hurt.

Food Manufacturer Cento Is Committing "Tomato Fraud," Lawsuit Alleges

New Jersey-based Cento Fine Foods did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Make Sonoma Late Again: The After Hours

Local slogan taps long-running limits on business hours, with a 10 p.m. ceiling shaped by permits and noise rules.

Popular Snack Recalled Over Salmonella Risk Originating From CA

This nationwide recall of potato chips impacts those sold at major California retailers.

Masked Robbers Carry Out Smash-And-Grab At Stoneridge Mall: Reports

At least four suspects used hammers, pick axes and pepper spray during the robbery, according to reports.

What Just Opened Inside Sonoma County’s Biggest Casino

The Sonoma County casino unveils a $1 billion expansion with new restaurants, a smoke-free gaming floor, and a rooftop dining venue.

5 Rescued In Major Anti-Human Trafficking Operation In SMC: Police

A nationwide sweep identified 129 victims and led to 139 arrests of suspected traffickers and sex buyers across 30 states, officials said.

Serial Thief Caught Using Amazon Truck To Steal Bicycles In Marin County: Police

A man who used a delivery truck to commit a series of e-bike thefts was arrested and booked into jail, police said.

Major Clothing Retailer In CA Closing 150 U.S. Stores

The children's apparel retailer stated its closing locations as their leases expire to stabilize business.

Woman Mauled By Dog At OC Shelter Awarded $450K In Lawsuit

The volunteer was mauled by a Labrador-beagle mix at Orange County Animal Care's Tustin facility.

2,000+ Grams Of Fentanyl, Firearms Found In Major South OC Drug Bust

The stop happened at around 2:07 a.m. in the City of San Juan Capistrano

Bald Eaglets Named By Big Bear School Children: Meet Sandy And Luna

Sandy and Luna have been named! The two eaglets, hatched in March, are showing signs of walking, waddling and mischief-making, experts say.