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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.

• Intruder Who Sucked Woman's Toes As She Slept Gets Maximum Sentence
• Bank Robber Returns Stolen Money, Gets Arrested: Police
• Great White Circles Surfer, Prompting Beach Closures
• Cat Stuck In Parking Garage Vent Rescued In Irvine
• Man Breaks Into Jail To Escape Pursuing ICE Officers
• A Cal State University Pledges Free 4-Year Tuition
• Video Shows CA Girl Rescued From Kidnapper: Police
• Short-Term Rental Owner Secretly Filmed Guests, Had 4,000+ Child Sexual Abuse Files: Police
• Drones Will Soon Make Deliveries To Bay Area Homes
• Close-Call Between United Flight And Helicopter At CA Airport Under Investigation By FAA
• Sexual Predator Who Kidnapped 8-Year-Old At Play Arrested, Police Say
• CA Native Who Died Saving 2 Boys Honored With Carnegie Medal For Heroism
• Road-Raging BMW Charges Cyclists On PCH, Video Shows
• Shooting Spree Leaves 3 People Injured, Suspects Sought
• Police ID Body Of Missing Teen Recovered From River
• TSA Tipped Off ICE In SF Airport Arrest: 5 Things To Know.
• Burglars Disabled Cameras During Attempted Break-In At Diddy's Son's LA Home: Reports
• Boyfriend Survives Kayak Capsizing That Killed Girlfriend; Dog Rescued From Water In Bay Area: Police
• Conviction In Kim Kardashian Look-Alike Model Death Reached In Bay Area: Report
• Riverside County Sheriff Insists Election Investigation Is Not Politically Motivated
• Community Honors Vietnam Veterans During Annual Ceremony
• Strange Fireballs Light Up CA Skies Two Days In A Row
• Magnitude 4.1 Quake Strikes Inland Empire
• Suspect Tries Swimming To Oakland To Escape Police
• Michelin Adds 5 Bay Area Restaurants To Its Guide
• Suspect In Kidnapping Of 2 UCLA Students Linked To Earlier Sexual Assault: Police
• Burger Joint Responds To Viral Image Of Raw Beef Left Outside
• Ultimate Oscars Snub: Hollywood's Biggest Night Is Leaving Tinseltown
• Mother, Son Found Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide
• 'Grandparent' Scammer Gets Prison For Laundering Hundreds Of Thousands From Victims: DOJ
• Suspect Arrested Following Attempted Sex Assault On Santa Monica Beach: Report
• 2 Orphaned Bear Cubs Sent To Ramona Wildlife Center After Mother Euthanized
• 3 Burros Saved Amid Dog Attacks In 'Triangle Of Death'
• 'Survivors Are Not Alone:' Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team Launched In Bay Area

Other notable stories this week include:

Cosby Accuser Awarded $19M By Santa Monica Jury In Sexual Battery Suit

A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her in the 1970s while she was working as a waitress was awarded millions of dollars.

Ransomware Attack Forces State Of Emergency In Bay Area City

The city's services were limited after officials detected suspicious network activity and shut down most computer systems.

Robbers Break Into Piedmont Home While Woman Sleeps, Attack Her: Police

The woman had been sleeping when the robbers entered her bedroom, police said.

'Skill Under Pressure' RivCo Speller Wins County Bee For 2nd Year In A Row

This Riverside County 7th grader is once again headed to the Scripp's National Spelling Bee in 2026.

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Contract Terminated In 2026: What To Know

An unpaid $76,000 bill led to the undoing of the four-decade-long festival, recently sold to a San Diego-based Events.com.

US Rowing Teams Commit To Big Bear Lake Training In Advance of LA 28 Olympics

The mountain air, the flat and cool water of Big Bear Lake make this the perfect place for Team USA's Spring Training for the next 3 years.

Animal Abusers Will Go On Public Offender List Under Proposed CA Law

The proposed bill aims to protect vulnerable animals by establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of felony animal abuse.

Bay Area Experiences Driest March In A Century, Echoing Historic Drought

Alarming dry conditions echo a 1972 drought year, intensified by a low Sierra snowpack and warm ocean temperatures.

Mystery Of Human Remains Found On Northern CA Beach Solved In Decades-Old Case

Genetic genealogy confirms bone found on a beach years ago belonged to a local man.

San Diego Cold Case Arrest: Suspect Named In 1994 Pacific Beach Slaying

A Santa Cruz man is facing murder charges in the stabbing murder of Clive Bland on Tourmaline Street.

180 'Build-To-Rent' Homes Open This Week In Riverside County

A ribbon cutting was held at Tricon in Winchester for the 180 new rental homes. Come by and check out the models.

Sewage Spill Closes San Diego River Dog Beach In Ocean Beach

Roughly 18,000 gallons of sewage were discharged in the area, officials said.

McDonald's Bringing Dueling KPop Demon Hunters-Themed Meals To CA

The themed menu items, collectibles and exclusive digital content will be available at participating locations.

2 Rabies-Infected Bats Found In Escondido

The bats were the fourth and fifth rabid bats the county has detected this year.

Displaced Tenants Press for Stronger Protections In Northern CA Town

Former residents shared emotional testimony and called on the City Council to enact immediate, strong tenant protections.

14-Year-Old Stabs Young Man In Fight In Bay Area: Police

A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon following a fight that injured an 18-year-old.