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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.

• Rapist Who Kept Woman In Box Under His Bed For Years And Hung Her From Rafters Could Be Freed: Report
• Deputy Loaned AR-15, Ammo To High Schooler: Sheriff
• Viral Video Shows 'Goofball' K-9 Getting Head Stuck In Cone
• Officer Shoots Robbery Suspect From Inside Getaway Car: Bodycam Captures High-Speed Standoff
• Pastor Receives Life Sentence In Child Sex Abuse Case
• D4vd Had Trove Of Child Porn On His Phone After Killing 14-Year-Old, Prosecutors Claim
• Burglars Strangle Woman In Home-Invasion Robbery: PD
• Grocery Store Sex Assaults Among 6 Attacks By Same Sex Offender In 1 Day: Police
• School District Bans E-Bikes At Campuses
• San Leandro School District Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Antisemitic Bullying: Report
• Suspect In Violent Kidnapping That Shut Down Freeway Arrested
• Mom Of Boy, 14, Who Critically Injured Vietnam Vet In E-Moto Hit And Run Charged: DA
• Pudu Fawn, World's Smallest Deer, Born At San Diego Zoo
• Convict Caught Hours After Walking Out Of Reentry Program
• Boat Crash, Critical Injuries In School Fishing Tournament
• 'Clearly A Human In A Bear Suit': Insurance Scam Lands 3 Behind Bars
• Funnel Clouds Spins, Lightning Strikes In CA
• Vintage Costumes Madonna Wore At Coachella Go Missing. Material Girl Wants Them Back.
• Skit Involving Fake Guns Draws Concern, Police Response
• UPDATE: Rattlesnake Bites Woman As She Picks Flowers
• San Francisco's Alcatraz Tours Abruptly Shut Down: Report
• 10-Year-Old Boy's Fentanyl Death Haunts Family
• Hundreds Of Properties Being Auctioned Off
• Alert Issued After Baby Owls Start Falling From Redondo Beach Trees
• Pass Area Dogs Killed In Mountain Lion Attack: What To Know
• Olympics Officials 'Closely Monitoring' Reaction To Organizer's Connection To Ghislaine Maxwell

Other notable stories this week include:

Man Who Posed As Cop While Robbing Bay Area Spa Arrested: Sheriff

The man entered the spa wearing a police vest and a duty belt that appeared to have a gun, authorities said.

Fake Justin Bieber Rep Scams OC Business Out Of $200K Electric Vehicles

A Newport Beach rental business was scammed by someone posing as a member of Coachella headliner Justin Bieber's team, reports said.

Woman Arrested At LAX, Accused Of Trafficking Weapons For Iran: DOJ

The 44-year-old lives in Woodland Hills, according to Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.

Drug Dealer Who Used Drone To Deliver Fatal Fentanyl Dose Sentenced To Prison

The convicted dealer used a drone to deliver drugs to LA County customers.

Plane Crashes Upside-Down In LA County Parking Lot

A plane crashed in the retail parking lot Monday morning.

Actor, Musician Kevin Costner To Perform With His Band In Riverside County

Costner and Modern West bring an Americana and country‑rock sound to audiences worldwide.

SeaWorld San Diego's All-New Shark Encounter Opening In May

Park officials said annual pass holders will receive early access on select dates before the public opening.

RivCo Leaders Approve Commercial Project That Will Include FedEx Hub, Sprouts

The project is expected to generate about $150 million annually and add 900 new jobs.

Whales Keep Dying In The Bay Area. A New Bill Aims To Fix That

Nine gray whales have died so far this year in the Bay Area.

Support Pours For San Leandro Woman Who Lost Home In Fire

The fire impacted five homes, including the 72-year-old woman's.

Fremont Police Warn Teens To Stop Playing 'Assassins' Game

"While the game involves only fake weapons, it has become a safety concern and can lead to high-risk patrol and traffic stops," police said.

CFO Resigns From Santa Monica-Based Owner Of Snapchat Days After 1,000 Jobs Cut

Snap Inc., which is headquartered in Santa Monica, eliminated about 16% of its global workforce. Days later, the company's CFO resigned.

One-Year-Old Struck And Killed By Minivan In Santa Clara County

A one-year-old boy was fatally struck by a minivan in San Jose Tuesday, police said.

Director Of Santa Monica Nonprofit, Wife Found Dead

Police are investigating what they say was a murder-suicide at the Venice home of a prominent Santa Monica nonprofit director.

Victim Shot, Left On A Dirt Road At Sunrise Identified

Police arrested a teen suspect in a Covelo killing who is suspected of assaulting a teen relative of the victim.

480 Ducks Surrendered By 'Illegal Sanctuary' Operator In Riverside County

Howard Berkowitz, who runs The Duck Sanctuary, was identified as the operator.

This Iconic Mall Retailer Quietly Closing Dozens Of Stores: See CA Locations

The brand appears to be pivoting away from its legacy as a mall mainstay.