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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.
- Nudist Resort Tackles Glare From 15 Freeway Headlights
- 5-Year-Old Boy Stabbed To Death By Twin Brother
- Video Will Clear Professor Charged In Jewish Protester's Death, Lawyer Says
- 'Dangerous' Sex Offender And Murder Suspect At Large, LAPD Warns
- Tiny Mountain Lion Twins Rescued, Taken To Oakland Zoo ICU
- Snoop Dogg Says He'll Quit Smoking Weed
- Studio Exec's Son Charged With Triple Murder In Dismemberment Killings
- SJ Teen Accused Of Running People Over Outside Restaurant
- Endangered Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs Reintroduced Into SoCal Lake
- 'Blackface' Suspension Of Local 8th Grader Triggers Free Speech Battle
- Lost Horses Reunited With Owners In Novato
- Gunman Kidnaps 6; Forces Them To Drive Him Around City: Police
- San Jose Officer Accused Of Punching Woman Has Certification Suspended
- .Neighbors Find Injured Pup Days After Going Missing In SoCal Storm
- Padres Owner Peter Seidler Dies At 63
- Child Rapist's Early Prison Release 'Shocks' DA
- Dancers Rappel Down Transamerica Pyramid
Other notable stories this week include:
Man Who Attacked Pelosi’s Husband Convicted Of Federal Assault
He could be sentenced to 50 years in prison.
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Hitmaker George "Funky" Brown Of Kool & the Gang Dead At 74
George "Funky" Brown co-wrote some of the band's biggest hits, including "Celebration," "Ladies' Night" and "Jungle Boogie."
What To Know About Grand Jury Evidence On Actor Alec Baldwin
Several previously unreleased video clips of Baldwin on the set of “Rust,” prior to the fatal shooting, emerged Wednesday.
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Pygmy Hippo Celebrates 50th Birthday At Ramona Wildlife Center
Hannah Shirley is North America's oldest pygmy hippo in managed care, according to the San Diego Humane Society.
Groups Launch 'WTF Marin' Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
The new eye-catching campaign is designed to draw more awareness to the dangers of fentanyl overdoses in Marin County.
Student Assaults Teacher at Millikan High School in Long Beach: Police
An investigation was continuing Thursday into the assault of a teacher by a student at Millikan High School, LBUSD officials said.
Former Federal Women’s Prison Employee Sentenced For Sexual Abuse
Andrew Jones, a former guard, is the 8th former FCI employee to be charged for sexually abusing inmates.
Legoland California To Debut Dino Valley, Lego World Parade In 2024
Carlsbad-based Legoland California Resort will celebrate the theme park's 25th birthday with a new land and parade next year.
Lottery To Be Held For Brand New, 4-Bedroom Home In Concord
What a wonderful holiday this will be for an area family!
Transient Steals Truck, Victim's Dog; Leads Cops On Chase: PD
Officers were led from Petaluma to Santa Rosa, then back to Petaluma.
Survivors Of Riverside Family Murdered By Catfishing Cop File Lawsuit
The complaint was filed against Virginia's Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the estate of Austin Lee Edwards.
PG&E Rate Hike Will Cost You Hundreds Of Dollars Next Year
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 5-0 to approve the rate increase which will fund some undergrounding of powerlines.
Bay Area Radio Station Bought By Seattle's KEXP
A Seattle music mainstay bought KREV 92.7 FM in a bankruptcy auction and will begin broadcasting to the Bay Area in the coming weeks.
2 Middle School Students Arrested After Loaded Gun Found On Campus
The two Cope Middle School students were taken into custody Tuesday by Redlands police
10 Freeway Fire Spotlights LA's Handling Of Freeway Encampments
The company that leased the property where the blaze began had complained to city officials about fires started by homeless people.
80 Protesters Arrested After Bay Bridge Shut Down For Hours
Nearly 30 vehicles were towed. The demonstration deadlocked traffic and held up transplant organs and a trial juror, reports said.
100 Foster Families Celebrate IE Adoption Finalization Event
Official adoptions were signed, sealed, and delivered in San Bernardino County this week.
De Brazza's Monkey Born At San Diego Zoo For First Time In 26 Years
De Brazza's monkeys are a distinctive and colorful species, known for their white facial hair that resembles a beard.
The Abbey Finds New Owner Within West Hollywood LGBTQ Community
The founder of the iconic gay bar is handing over the keys to a West Hollywood entrepreneur.
Gun Pulled On Teenage Girls In Parking Garage, Police Say
Two teenage boys are sought in connection with the incident, according to police.
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