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School Trustee Calls Teen 'Sexy' | Coffee Chain To Remove Pride Flags | Explosive Targeting AI Chief: CA News
Michael J. Fox Is Alive Despite CNN | Costco Pans Forcefully Eject Hot Metal | $650M Warehouse Arson: 'All You Had To Do Was Pay Enough'

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.
- School Trustee Called 15-Year-Old Teen 'Sexy', DA Says
- Woman Shot While Standing On Balcony, Shooter At Large
- Michael J. Fox Wants You To Know He Is Alive, Responding To Tribute Video With 'Wtf'
- Joe Biden Makes Surprise Visit To LA County Ice Cream Shop
- Famed Chef Killed In Crash
- Human Skull, Possibly Child, Found During Easter Egg Hunt
- Pans Sold By Costco 'Forcefully Eject' Hot Metal: What CA Shoppers Should Know
- Bay Area Coffee Chain's Plan to Remove Pride Flags From All Locations Spurs Backlash
- 'All You Had To Do Was Pay Us Enough To Live.' Video Shows Man Starting $650M Warehouse Inferno
- Bald Eaglets Eat, Bonk Vie For Attention As 30K Watch
- Teen 'Assassin' Game Prompts Police Warning
- Man Hurls Molotov Cocktail At Home Of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Police
- 5-Month Manhunt Leads To Murder Suspect Mistakenly Released From Bay Area Jail
- Family Of Geese Walk Along East Bay Freeway
- Woman Escapes Kidnapping Attempt, Video Shows
- Trump Accounts To Debut Soon: Here's How To See If You Qualify In CA
- 'Closest I've Ever Seen:' Plane Nearly Collides With 2 Trucks Crossing LAX Taxiway: Reports
- Hacker Nabbed 'Some Of LAPD's Most Closely Guarded Records' In Massive Breach: Report
- Santa Monica College Launching Bachelor’s Degree In Cloud Computing
- Video Of Deadly Walnut Creek Police Shooting Shows Last Minutes Of Man's Life
- Al Green, Patti Labelle, Bomba Estéreo Among Free Upcoming SF Summer Concerts
- ICE Shoots Man In Car On NorCal Highway: Authorities
- 5-Year-Old Drowns In Shasta Lake: Authorities
- Oh Sassy Grass! Make Way For Walking Wall Of Wool
- Man Arrested For Demanding Free Gas At Gas Station
- 2 Killed In Catalina Island Plane Crash
- Crew Of Historic Artemis II Mission To Splash Down Off CA Coast: 5 Things To Know
- Investigator Stole Gold Crucifix Off Dead Man's Neck: DA
- Fundraiser Started For Woman Killed In Kayaking Accident
- Family Struck In Crosswalk, Locals Demand Safer Streets
- Suspect At Large After Stabbing Parents: LAPD
- Local Band Teacher Raises Money For Instruments At Northern CA Middle School
- Man Killed Girlfriend's Pet Baby Rabbit In 'Fit Of Rage': DA
- Scammers Pretend To Be Police To Extort Money In Northern CA, Sheriff's Office Warns
- SoCal Schools Prepare For Historic Labor Strike: Officials
- San Diego Humane Society Urges Public To Check For Baby Opossums On Roads
Other notable stories this week include:
These Are CA's Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
Three colleges in California, newly ranked by U.S. News and World Report, made the cut as Best Graduate Schools in the country.
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Warehouse Arsonist Caused $650M In Damage, 'Attacked America's Capitalist Values,' US Attorney Says
County and federal charges against the suspected arsonist, Chamel Abdulkarim, mounted with each pallet fire he ignited on Tuesday..
Shotgun-Toting Naked Man Arrested At Berkeley Tesla Service Center: Report
The man was taken into custody on Monday morning after being tackled by officers, according to a report from KRON4.
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2 LA County Museums Plan Year-Long And 2-Year Closures For Pre-Olympics Renovations
The two museums, among the county's most popular, are embarking on ambitious renovation plans ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Grenade Prompts 405 Ramp Closure Near LAX
A grenade was discovered on a road near LAX Friday morning, according to a report.
Alameda County Supervisors Oppose Potential East Bay ICE Detention Center
The supervisors adopted a symbolic resolution against unconfirmed plans to transform the shuttered FCI Dublin as an ICE facility.
State DOJ Launches Investigation Into Deputy-Involved Fatal Shooting In Escondido
There was no threat to the community but the public was advised to avoid the area, the sheriff's office said.
Fremont Man Who Fatally Shot Longtime Wife Sent To Senior Home: Report
The 93-year-old previously claimed he shot his wife due to her declining health.
CA Supreme Court Orders RivCo Sheriff To Pause Election Investigation
Opponents of Proposition 50 have argued the measure to redraw California’s congressional districts was unfair and favored Democrats.
DHS Secretary Threatens International Travel at SFO over Sanctuary Policy
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested restricting flights at cities considered sanctuary jurisdictions.
Suspect Charged In Kidnapping Of UCLA Student, Earlier Sexual Assault: DA
The man accused of kidnapping a UCLA student last month was linked to a sexual assault in October, authorities claim.
RivCo Men Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Diesel Fuel: Sheriff
The men were arrested following a years-long investigation into a large-scale organized fuel theft operation, authorities said.
RivCo Lawmaker Sues Sacramento Police Over False DUI Arrest
In the lawsuit, police were also accused of making false statements in an affidavit to obtain a warrant from a judge for a blood draw.
FBI Warns Of National Scam Impacting Northern CA
Criminals use public permit information to trick residents into sending fraudulent payments to fake government accounts.
4 Cheetah Cubs Named At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
A social media contest determined the name of one of the male cubs. Wildlife care staff named the other three male cubs.
Locals Can Win Luxury Giants Suite Tickets By Donating Blood In Bay Area
Donating blood enters community members into a drawing for a pair of luxury suite tickets to a Giants game.
Former Nanny Caught In $60K Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Northern CA: Police
The former employee spent the money on luxury travel, spa services, and retail purchases before being apprehended at SFO, police said.
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