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A rarely seen fish washed up on an Orange County beach for the second time in three years, after a Pacific football fish was found Friday, Oct. 13 in Newport Beach.
A rarely seen fish washed up on an Orange County beach for the second time in three years, after a Pacific football fish was found Friday, Oct. 13 in Newport Beach. (California State Parks Courtesy Photo)

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.

Other notable stories this week include:

Richard Roundtree, Who Played Shaft in Movies and TV, Dies at Age 81

Roundtree died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles Tuesday, Oct. 24.

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Man Accused In Stabbing While His 2 Young Children Witnessed: Police

A Rohnert Park man turned himself in to Petaluma police and was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and stabbing a man in the face.

Authorities Warn Well-Intentioned Residents Of 'Defund Police' Scam

The latest con plays on residents' fears of defunding and/or budget decreases for local police.

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'Gilmore Girls' Star Adam Wylie Arrested On Shoplifting Charge: Report

The actor was arrested on suspicion of stealing $108 worth of items from a Burbank Target, TMZ reported.

A Pooch Wins PEOPLE's 'World's Cutest Rescue' Award

Hobie, the one-eyed rescue dog from Laguna Beach, was crowned the victor in PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog contest.

Vape Sales Banned, Cigarettes $10 In Sonoma County Under New Ordinance

Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of multiple changes to the county's tobacco retail license ordinance.

Hotels Accused Of Using Homeless Migrants To Replace Striking Workers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said he is investigating the allegations.

Ukrainian Refugee Family Gifted With Furnished Danville Home

The Danville/Alamo chapter of Grateful Gatherings unveiled a furnished home to a Ukrainian family that fled the country in 2022.

LA Officials Move to End COVID Vaccine Mandate for City Workers

The plan for lifting the mandate is expected to be discussed in a future city council meeting.

Tension On UC Berkeley Campus As Students Rally For Palestine

One counter-protester holding an Israeli flag was attacked and hit on the head by a pro-Palestine protester.

Ygnacio High's Joseph Alavarico Named A California Teacher Of The Year

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District robotics teacher was recognized as one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2024.

Meta, Formerly Facebook, Sued By CA, 32 Others, Over Harm To Kids

Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, "has been harming our children and teens, cultivating addiction to boost corporate profits."

PD Teacher Drank 91 Oz. Of Beer, 2 Shots Before Deadly Crash: Cops

Cameron Francis Curtis, 31, of Palm Desert is suspected of fatally striking 64-year-old Nancy Valdes of Palm Desert.

Case Against LA Care Facility With 14 COVID Deaths Dismissed

A nurse and 13 residents of a residential care facility died early in the pandemic when the facility defied orders to take a sick patient.

'Dancing' Humpbacks Wow Whale-Watching Tourists In South OC: Photos

A group of whale watchers were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime performance when humpbacks appeared to dance for them off the south OC coast.

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