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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.

• Serial Killer Takes 3 Lives In 4 Days; Police Warn Targets
• Google Maps Leaves CA Drivers Stranded In Nevada Desert
• Unafraid Of Obvious Jokes, Man Streaks On Disneyland’s Small World Ride
• Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri To Volunteer As Salvation Army Bellringer
• NBA Player Suspected Of Relationship With Underage Girl: Report
• 5-Year-Old Dead, Man Still Missing After Swept Up By Wave: Coast Guard
• 'Street Vet' Launches Food Pantry on Skid Row for Pets of Unhoused
• Teen Involved In Homeless 'Hunting' Sentenced In Woman's Slaying
• Meta Hurt Kids, Illegally Took Their Personal Info, States Allege
• Macaulay Culkin Gets Walk Of Fame Star, 'You Filthy Animals'
• 13 CA Restaurants Among Best New Eateries In America
• Earthquake Swarm Hits CA
• Costco 'Purse Snatchers' Drag Woman Through Parking Lot: Report
• 405 Freeway Express Lanes Open: What To Know
• On Bail, Suspect Goes On Armed Robbery Rampage
• Disneyland Closes 4 Rides Amid Bustling Holiday Season
• Oldest Living 'Rose Queen' Dies At 102: Her Life, Celebrated
• CA Dedicates $300 Million To Clearing Homeless Encampment

Other notable stories this week include:

Last Chuck E. Cheese 'Make Believe Band' Standing Is In SoCal

The large animatronic band has been a holdover family fun pizza party franchise for 40 years. Now, you can only find them in Northridge.

5 Most Expensive Places To Retire In U.S. Are All In CA

Of the ten most expensive cities included in a recent ranking of potential retirement destinations, six are in California.

Walnut Creek Man Sentenced For Hiding Cameras In Starbucks Bathroom

Steven John Novelli, 55, entered a plea agreement and was sentenced to prison. He was also ordered to stay away from the Starbucks.

Disneyland Offers Special Pricing For SoCal Residents

The special ticket offer applies exclusively to Southern California residents, Disneyland Resort officials said.

2 CA Cities Ranked Among 10 Most Expensive In The World

Only three U.S. cities made the top ten list, and two were in California.

OC Mom Charged With Killing 9-Year-Old Daughter

The 32-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with killing her 9-year-old daughter in Westminster

Child's Ashes Back With RivCo Family, Suspect Pleads Guilt In Burglary

Police arrested numerous suspects who burglarized the Prime Storage facility as they sought to locate the ashes of a 1-year-old child.

Shoplifter Leads Officers On Chase With Kids In Car: Police

Police allege a Daly City woman led officers on a dangerous pursuit in San Mateo and was eventually caught in San Francisco.

Whooping Cough Cases Increase In San Diego County

Spikes in pertussis happen every three to five years, county health officials said. The last peak was in 2017.

SJ Road Rage Suspect Arrested After Attack That Injured Dog

Police shared footage of a man jumping on the rear windshield of a car waiting at a stop light, shattering the glass and injuring a dog.

Guitar Hero, Oculus Exec's 14-Acre Pleasanton Home To Be Auctioned

Jack McCauley's incredible seven-bedroom vineyard estate will open for an online auction starting Thursday.

San Diego Man With Shady Past Linked To Vast Luxury Car Scheme

Gabriel Watters did time for a Hurricane Katrina con, then hosted a "super-spreader" bash at Eddie Murphy's former Granite Bay mansion.

Unsettling Video Of K-9 Team Sparks Investigation In Riverside County

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department acknowledged it received several complaints and was investigating the incident.

Hunt Continues For 2nd Man Accused Of Killing Innocent RivCo Dad

The 43-year-old father was gunned down by killers who intended their target to be someone else, according to authorities.

Homeless Woman Kills Man In LA Home Invasion: LAPD

Police arrested a 36-year-old woman living in her car on suspicion of murder in the break-in shooting of a man in the Miracle Mile area.

Tiffany Haddish Opens Up About Beverly Hills Arrest

The comedian was back at work within hours of her arrest, but she announced she would get help, and it wouldn't happen again.

IE Businessman Charged Customers For Products They Didn't Order: DOJ

“This indictment alleges a blatant ripoff that simply charged customers for products they never ordered,” a federal official said.

Uber Passenger In Custody After Standoff With Police: Authorities

The barricade situation lasted several hours Wednesday morning, police said.

Youth Counselor Arrested On Child Pornography Charges: Dublin Police

Police said the suspect, who made regular home visits to youth with special needs, had pornography showing children as young as 4-years-old.

SMC Sheriff Welcomes New Therapy Dog

Ben the therapy dog has officially reported for duty on the Peninsula and will soon be making his rounds at community events and schools.