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Neither fox was suffering from any obvious injuries, so they were released and "happily fled back into the wild," officials said.
Neither fox was suffering from any obvious injuries, so they were released and "happily fled back into the wild," officials said. ( Peninsula Humane Society/SPCA )

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.

Engagement Ring Flushed Down Toilet Found Over A Year Later

The ring was first reported missing in March 2022, when a California man's soon-to-be stepson accidentally flushed the ring down the toilet.

12-Year-Old Boy Graduates From College With 5 Degrees

Clovis Hung left his second-grade classroom in 2019, on the hunt for a bigger challenge at a college campus.

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z's New Malibu Home Is CA's Most Expensive Ever: Report

The musicians paid $200 million for a Malibu estate perched above the Pacific Ocean.

You'll Never Guess Which New Film Is First to Ever Feature 4 Oscar-Winning Actresses

Vin Diesel leads the tenth "Fast & Furious" film, which, somehow, is the first film to ever feature four Oscar-winning actresses.

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Good Samaritan Killed In Bay Area Crash

The victim stopped to help another motorist who had been involved in a wreck.

UC Regents Create First New College at UC Berkeley in 50 Years

"Infusing the power of data science across multiple disciplines...will help us to fully realize its potential to benefit society."

Man Escapes Shooter In Attack Captured On His Ring Camera

The homeowner told reporters he believes it was a targeted hit, but he didn't say why someone was trying to kill him.

2 Women Held Captive, 'Tortured' With Stun Gun

Gilberto Murillo Puga Jr., 53, was charged Wednesday.

Teen Who Killed Dog Walker May Have Been Trying To Steal Pet: Reports

Police believe the 18-year-old might have been attempting a dognapping, although the motive remains under investigation, SFGATE reported.

2 Gray Foxes Saved From Deep Window Well At Peninsula Home

“Somehow the two foxes fell into the 10-foot-high window well and were unable to get themselves out," officials said.

LA Strippers Officially One Of A Kind: Unionized

The dancers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar won a hard-fought battle to become the nation's only unionized strippers.

A Star Garden dancer walks the runway in costume. (Emily Rahhal)

Coast Guard Evacuates Man From Cruise Ship In SF Bay

Coast Guard officials said a cruise ship passenger suffered a leg injury shortly after the vessel left port in San Francisco.

Dodgers Withdraw Pride Night Invitation To Queer/Trans Nuns

Catholic groups accused the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence of mocking Christianity.

Amazon Driver Arrested In Porch Theft

An Amazon driver was arrested on suspicion of stealing a check from underneath a resident's doormat, according to a report.

Disney Scraps Plans To Send 2,000 Jobs To Florida Amid DeSantis Feud

Two years after announcing plans to move 2,000 jobs to a new Florida campus, the Burbank-based entertainment giant canceled the move.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Welcomes 'Bo' The Lion

Bo, a 7-year-old male African lion, was moved from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado to the Safari Park in Escondido.

Bo the lion at Lion Camp at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. (Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)

Bee Swarm Attacks 2, Residents Advised to Shelter In Place

A man and a volunteer police officer were hospitalized with bee stings, and Encino residents were advised to stay indoors.

NFL Legend, Actor, Activist Jim Brown Dies At Age 87

Funeral services were pending today for Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, the Cleveland Browns legend who become an actor and activist.

Dr. Drove Off Cliff With Family On Purpose, Wife Says: Report

Dharmesh Patel's wife says he purposely drove his Tesla off a cliff with his family inside, newly-unsealed documents obtained by NBC say.

College Friends Who Covered Up Death Of OC Teen Sentenced

19-year-old Jack Elliot was killed when he was "playfully shoved" while hanging out on a boat with several friends on a Texas lake.

Congressman Says He Was Threatened By Former 49er Fullback

Swalwell tweeted a threatening DM referencing execution that he received from an account linked to former fullback Bruce Miller.

Jaguar Transferred To San Francisco Zoo

The 11-year-old male jaguar, which is the first to call the San Francisco Zoo home in 24 years, had lived at the Sacramento Zoo since 2012

Homeless Brawl Likened To 'Fight Club:' Report

A fight between two homeless people — one armed with a hammer — broke out this week near a Hollywood elementary school.

Cop Accused Of Molesting 4 Boys

Former officer Paul Razo last worked in the Hollywood Division training other LAPD officers.

Renée Zellweger Visit Puts Murrieta's Famous PUDN On The Map

A visit from 'The Thing About Pam' actress brings this Murrieta-based homemade pudding shop into the spotlight and reveals its storied past.

'Who Kills Kids': City Mourns Life Of 12-Year-Old Killed In Shooting

Police continued their search for at least two suspects who fled in a vehicle following a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy dead.

Boy Scout Seeks To Save High School's Chicken Flock

The Tesoro High School student is going above and beyond to raise funds for a new coop to house the chickens living at his school.

Pianist Turns Personal Loss Into Immersive Concert

Composer, pianist and meditation expert Murray Hidary is bringing the MindTravel "silent" piano concert experience to San Diego County.

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