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Concord police tracked down a stolen vehicle and safely reunited Henry — a dog inside the car when it was taken — with his owner.
Concord police tracked down a stolen vehicle and safely reunited Henry — a dog inside the car when it was taken — with his owner. (Concord Police Department)

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:

1983 Cold Case Ends In El Salvador: Sonoma County Sheriff

DNA evidence identifies a suspect in the 1983 sexual assault and murder of a Sonoma County man.

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A Retired BART Car Is Being Turned Into A Pizza Shop In The East Bay

The new shop is expected to open in Downtown Hayward.

Prius Hits, Kills Pedestrian On 405 Freeway Traveling Through OC: CHP

The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 8:43 p.m. Monday in the City of Westminster.

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Orange County City Is 3rd Best To Raise A Family In US, Per Report

A new report published by WalletHub identified an Orange County city as one of the top places in the country to raise a family.

Napa Baby's Mysterious Death Prompts Fundraiser, Investigation Continues

A community rallies around Napa family while detectives investigate death of 13-month-old Elaina Elizabeth Rodriguez.

$20,000 Pledged For Woman Killed, Daughter Injured In South Bay Crash

The woman was killed and her teen daughter was severely injured in the crash.

'Hospital Of Emotions' Exhibit Opening Inside Former LA Hospital

The immersive art exhibition transformed patient rooms, operating spaces and hospital corridors into large-scale installations.

Legal Trouble Mounts For Company That Owned Faulty Chemical Tank In OC

“ We apologize for the disruption this incident has caused,” GKN Aerospace said in an updated statement.

3-Car Crash Kills Woman, 95, When Car Runs Red Light In South OC: Police

The woman was driving a Toyota Rav-4 when her car drove through a red light at an intersection and crashed into two other vehicles.

County Officials Warn Against Eating Sport-Harvested Shellfish Amid Quarantine

The state's quarantine on sport-harvested mussels began this month and remains in effect through Oct. 31 along the entire California coast.

San Diego Food Bank Sends Emergency Aid To Orange County After Hazardous Chemical Incident

The San Diego Food Bank said it plans to provide up to 5,000 emergency food boxes per week for as long as the emergency continues.

Former Charter School Educator, Coach Convicted Of Sex Crimes Against Two Student In Bay Area: DA

The man pleaded no contest to five felony counts and faces up to nearly three years in state prison, officials said.

Police Chase Ends In Bay Area Bridge Crash, Snarling Traffic For Miles: Report

A pursuit that began after a suspect fled from officers spilled onto the bridge, where a police vehicle collided with another car.

Surfer Dies Following Rescue Off SF Beach

The surfer had been previously taken to a hospital in critical condition.

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