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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.

• Jeffrey Epstein Linked To Napa Valley 'Billionaire's Dinner', Records Show
• 2 Autopsies, 2 Different Conclusions: How A 72-Year-Old Grandmother Died Following Arrest
• Pam Bondi Takes Aim At 'Violent, Dangerous People' In Idyllic LA County City, Baffling Locals
• Disneyland's 'Evil Queen' Ex-Employee Speaks Out On Being Fired: Report
• Catherine O’Hara's Cause Of Death Revealed
• CA 'Party Mom' Witnessed Hot Tub Sexual Assault Of Intoxicated Teen, Prosecutors Allege
• CA's Largest Pot 'Superstore' Closes Due To Losing Millions: Report
• 49ers DL Keion White Shot In SF, Undergoes Surgery
• Unlock These Secret $15 Wine Country Tastings
• Online Pimps Busted For Connecting Johns To Brothels In SoCal: Sheriff
• How 3 Bay Area Friends Became Bushes For Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Performance: Report
• CA To Investigate Possible Racial Discrimination In Delayed Evacuation Order
• Video: First Wolf In More Than A Century Returns To LA County
• Cult Leader Accused Of Murdering Followers Called Herself A 'Prophetess'
• Slow-Speed Suspect In Custody: Police Looking For Turtle's Owner
• Historic Dive Bar Gets A Second Chance With New Owners In Northern CA: Report
• Employees Honored For Rescue After Crash At Bay Area Hardware Store
• Man Who Ran Onto Super Bowl Field Only To Be Tackled By Wide Receiver Is Repeat Offender
• Mass Shooting Injures 5 Downtown: Police
• CA Man Gets 10 Years In Prison And $27M Payout For Putting His Truck In Reverse: Report
• Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagles Supporter Sandy Steers Dies
• Actress Katherine Heigl And Her Mom Commit To Helping Riverside County Pets
• Assistant Principal At CA Middle School Tried To Meet Minor For Sex: Police
• SUV Slams Into North Bay Grocery Store, Injuring 7
• Man Stole From Same Store 6 Times In 3 Weeks — Twice In 1 Day: Police
• Man Armed With Machete Holds Family Hostage: Police
• 17 Arrested In OC 'Bikini Café' Bust, Police Say
• NICU Babies Dress Up For Valentine's Day At Rady Children's Hospital
• Livermore Man Points AR-15 At Garage Camera: Police

Other notable stories this week include:

James Van Der Beek's Family Faces 'Uncertain Future,' Financial Struggles After Actor's Death

A fundraising effort is underway to support the "Dawson's Creek" actor's wife and six children following his death.

Ex-San Leandro Councilman Admits To Accepting Bribes: DOJ

The former city official now faces more than 20 years in prison, along with a hefty fine, authorities said.

Serial Arsonist Suspected In LA House Fire That Killed 2 Senior Sisters: Police

The fire killed two sisters, one in her 70s and the other in her 80s. Authorities believe it may be the work of a serial arsonist

Can A Bot Reduce Napa's Fire Danger? Watch

Remote-controlled mulching aims to strengthen ridgeline fuel breaks and improve firefighter safety.

Soccer Coach Accused In Boy's Death Faces New Sex Abuse Charges

An LA County soccer coach accused of killing a 13-year-old boy is facing new charges.

Mt. Diablo Faces Drilling Threat

Save Mount Diablo urges public to oppose federal oil and gas leasing plan.

2nd Disneyland Measles Case Confirmed By OC Health Officials

Another case of measles involving a person who visited Disney theme parks was reported by the Orange County Health Care Agency this week.

Driver Rescued From Semi-Truck Left Hanging Over Bridge In Oceanside

The driver was trapped inside the tractor portion of the vehicle, which was dangling roughly 70 feet above the ground, officials said.

Former Petaluma Little League Treasurer Charged In Embezzlement Case

Prosecutors suspect former treasurer siphoned off $60,000 from Petaluma Little League.

Lake Elsinore Gets $8 Million In Federal Funding To Help Keep Lake Water Clean

The funding will be used to augment the city's investment in Nanobubbler systems already deployed across the lake.

ICE Secretly Leases Space In Advance Of Minneapolis-Style CA Surge: Report

A Trump administration official told WIRED that California is "next" for the sort of ICE activity that has been seen in Minneapolis.

Woman Helped Steal Millions From Banks, ATMs In CA, Other States: Authorities

She was part of a sophisticated series of cross-state bank and ATM robberies along the West Coast, authorities said.

6 Elementary School Kids Sickened Amid Hazardous Materials Incident

Firefighters aided the children as SoCal Gas was called to the scene of the Riverside County elementary school.

Judge Tosses Deportation Case Against OC Father Of 3 Marines: Report

An immigration judge has thrown out a deportation case against an undocumented father of three U.S. Marines from Orange County.

Valentine's Day Is Made For This Wine Country Goat Event

"Goat My Valentine" is heading north Feb. 14 to Wine Country for the first time.

Mid-Century Modernism Week Begins In Palm Springs

The annual 11-day celebration of midcentury architecture, art and design was underway Thursday in Palm Springs during Modernism Week.

Homeless Encampments Routed In RivCo, Cleanup In Hands Of Property Owners

One of three homeless encampments has been razed by the city, while the cleanup of the two largest encampments is in the owners' hands.