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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.
- Kitten On Freeway Rescued By CHP Officer
- Father Describes Rushing 7-Month-Old To Safety During CA Mass Shooting
- San Francisco Pet Store Owner Giving Away His Store For Free — With A Catch
- Kristin Smart's Killer Stabbed In Prison.
- DA Concedes Antioch Officers' Racial Bias During 2021 Arrests
- Store Owner Killed By Man Angered By Her Pride Flag Display: Sheriff
- Biden’s Vacation At CA Billionaire's Ritzy Tahoe Mansion Triggers Code Enforcement Case
- Walnut Creek Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday This Weekend
- 2-Year-Old Child Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Parking Lot
- Labor Day Travel 2023: When To Avoid The Road In CA
- Large Quake Rattles California
- Toilet Bomb Threat Prompts Mall Evacuation
- 'Hurriquake,' Record Rain, Mudslides, And Floods: Hilary Slams CA
- CA Mom Accused Of Murdering Her 3 Young Children To Stand Trial
Other notable stories this week include:
SFPD Defends Officer's Actions During Vehicle Break-In Caught on Video
The officer was accused of doing nothing during a vehicle break-in in the city.
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South Bay All-Stars To Play In Little League World Series Championship
Los Angeles County teams have only won the Little League World Series three times.
Rappers Polo G And Trench Baby Arrested In Valley Armed Robbery
Police arrested the siblings in connection with a robbery that allegedly occurred at what was supposed to be a Granada Hills video shoot.
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Slain Teen's Kidnapper Targeted Her At Random: Police
Gabriel Sean Esparza, 20, is charged with kidnapping, attempting to rape and murdering 19-year-old Andrea Vazquez.
Plane Crash-Lands In Sonoma County Vineyard
The pilot reported engine trouble to the tower at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.
Man Wearing Speedo, Fur-Lined Boots Arrested For Loaded Weapon: Police
Officers responded to a report of a naked man at Steamer Landing Park and ended up arresting the man on a gun charge.
AI Firefighting Tools Expand In The Bay Area
New AI sensors being placed around Santa Clara County are designed to help alert firefighters to potential wildfires near watersheds.
Alleged Millbrae Serial Groper Arrested In San Bruno
The Sheriff's Office said it saturated the Spur Trail area with decoys, plainclothes detectives and uniformed patrol deputies.
Bronny James Has Congenital Heart Defect
The heart defect was discovered after the teen suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC in late July.
250 Southwest RivCo Kids Gifted Shopping Spree For 2023 School Year
The Salvation Army Murrieta Corps, along with Pechanga and local partners, sent more than 250 kids shopping.
Pilot Killed In Jet Crash At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft, according to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
These Are The Best Employers In CA, Forbes Says In New Ranking
Many California-based businesses ranked among America's best employers in a new list from Forbes.
SpaceX Sued Over Alleged Employment Discrimination: DOJ
The DOJ alleged Elon Musk's Hawthorne-based space company discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices.
104 Firefighters Help Patients At LA Hospital During Power Outage
Firefighters stepped in to help hundreds of patients who were impacted when the hospital's emergency generator failed.
Temecula Valley USD Possibly Violating Students' Civil Rights: CA AG
A new TVUSD policy that "outs" trans students to their parents is identical to one currently under investigation by the CA Attorney General.
Missing Woman Swept Away In Her Trailer During Hilary Flooding
The woman, who was not publicly identified, was unaccounted for in the Seven Oaks mountain community hit by Tropical Storm Hilary.
Bass Calls Out Texas Governor For 'Evil' Immigrant Stunt During Storm
"The governor of Texas sent families and toddlers straight for us on a path through extreme weather conditions," LA Mayor Karen Bass said.
Magnitude 4 Earthquake Shakes NE Sonoma County
The quake was detected shortly after 7 a.m. south of the Sonoma-Mendocino county line.
Hiker Rescued After Falling Off Cliff In Palos Verdes Estates: Report
A hiker was airlifted after she fell off a cliff in Palos Verdes Estates Wednesday, reports say.
Beverly Hills Man Stole $1.8M In Jewelry, Clothing From Hotel: Feds
The man was ordered jailed without bond on suspicion he stole six suitcases full of luxury goods from a high-end Beverly Hills hotel.
Fisherman Rescued In Malibu After Falling Off 30-Foot Cliff
A fisherman was badly injured after he fell off a cliff as tropical storm Hilary battered the Malibu coast.
Orphaned Pets From Maui To Find Forever Homes In San Diego County
The Helen Woodward Animal Center is welcoming 20 orphaned pets rescued from the devastating Maui wildfires.
Sesame Place San Diego Rolls Out 2024 Season Passes
The 2024 Season Pass offers pass holders unlimited admission for 2024 — plus the rest of 2023 for free.
District Taps Retirees To Fill Vacant Teacher Positions
When the school year started, the district had 99 unfilled teacher vacancies out of about 1,500 certificated positions.
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