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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.

• Elusive One-Eyed Dog Safe At Last After Weeks Of Evading Rescuers
• Meghan Markle's Father Arrested After Child Pornography Found In LA Storage Units: Reports
• Trump Names Controversial Santa Monica Native As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports
• ChatGPT Helped Wife Plan Husband's Poisoning, Bay Area Lawsuit Claims
• Born A Food Truck, Taco Chain Opens 4th SoCal Location With Hundreds More Planned
• 'The Dark Side Of Campaigning': East Bay Councilwoman Left Bruised After Attack
• Tax Us, Spare The Billionaires: 5 Takeaways From CA’s Wild Midterms
• Sheriff ID's Two Teens, 13 & 15, Killed In Moss Landing Shooting
• Noir Film ‘Fog City’ Transforms SF's North Beach Into 1930s
• 2 Arrested After Children Given Drug-Laced Gummies On Halloween In San Diego
• Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of 'SNL' Writer's Sister
• ICE Agent Shoves Man Into Bushes, Points Gun At His Face In LA: Reports
• Allegations Of Widespread, Violent Hazing End Champion East Bay Football Team’s Season
• Longtime Los Angeles News Anchor Dies At 82
• Thieves Steal $11.4M Nvidia Cargo In Oakland: Report
• Connie Chan Concedes To Scott Wiener In House Race To Replace Pelosi
• Officers Rescue Husky Roaming San Francisco Freeway; Owners Sought
• 'Armageddon' Or Not, Nithya Raman Could Bring 4 Big Changes To LA
• LAPD, Navy Helicopters Nearly Collide Over LA In ‘Ridiculous’ Close Call
• DUI Driver Wearing Bunny Slippers Arrested After Vehicle Tops 100 MPH In Hayward: CHP
• Teen Seeks Volunteers To Preserve Her Community's Stories
• Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Women, Girls With Shoe Cameras
• 5.0 Quake Strikes Off CA Coast Near Major Fault Zone
• Newsom’s CA Death Row Clemency Revives Painful Memories
• Mayor Calls For Release Of UC Berkeley Student Arrested By ICE At SFO
• Disneyland Tests New AI-Powered 'Cars' Robots As Parking Lot Assistants
• BART, SF Muni See Huge Win As Voters Approve Regional Measure, New Tax
• Coyote Makes Early Visit To Unfinished 101 Wildlife Crossing: See Photos

Other notable stories this week include:

Tourist Beaten Unconscious In Venice, Police Release Suspect Photos: LAPD

Police released surveillance images of two suspects accused of attacking a Danish tourist and leaving him with serious head injuries.

Man Struck Twice, Dragged For Blocks In Horrific Valley Hit-And-Run: Report

A 33-year-old pedestrian was struck by two vehicles in Van Nuys before being dragged beneath a fleeing car, police said.

Knott's Merry Farm Returns With New Snoopy Ice Show, Holiday Festivities

The annual holiday celebration runs Nov. 20 through Jan. 3, 2027, featuring live entertainment, festive food and family activities.

Man Who Shot Senior To Death In Dana Point Arrested In San Francisco, Police Say

The shooting happened at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in a home near Brakers Isle and Niguel Shores Drive.

San Quentin Guard Gets 37 Months For Meth Smuggling To Inmates

Prosecutors said a former San Quentin guard took more than $100,000 in bribes while smuggling drugs and other contraband to inmates.

Assault Weapons Seized From Concord Care Home For Seniors, Infants

Investigators recovered 11 firearms, including eight assault weapons, from a facility housing seniors and infants.

Born A Food Truck, Taco Chain Opens 4th SoCal Location With Hundreds More Planned

Mike's Red Tacos, backed by LeBron James, has secured roughly 350 franchise commitments as it prepares for nationwide expansion.

Police Bust Hundreds Of Teens Gathering At Marin Parties During Halloween Weekend

Police responded to large gatherings across three towns, with alcohol present at some parties and one social host citation issued.

Drone Tracks 3 Teens After Theft At San Mateo Lululemon: Police

Police said officers used a drone and coordinated search to locate three suspects who fled the store with merchandise.

Police Chase Shuts Down US/Mexico Border Entrance At San Ysidro

Traffic at the busy border entry was being diverted by the California Highway Patrol.

Border Patrol Seizes 306 Pounds Of Meth On I-5 Near Camp Pendleton

San Diego Sector agents discovered 36 packages of methamphetamine worth more than $650,000 during a vehicle stop, authorities said.

Feds Seize 64 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Arrest 3 In Murrieta

The seizure was part of a joint operation with U.S. Border Patrol and the Orange County Sheriff's Department, officials said.

Electric Car Slams Through Mission Viejo Nail Salon Storefront, Sparking Fire

An off-duty Orange County firefighter spotted the flames when they ignited and sprang into action.

Star Wars Turns 50, And Marin County Fair Is Planning A Galactic Celebration

The five-day fair will feature original trilogy screenings, themed competitions and appearances by costumed characters.

Tiger Woods' Golf Store Opens New Location In South Orange County

The golf apparel and footwear brand Sun Day Red opened its doors Monday in San Clemente, The OC Register reported.

5 San Diego County Restaurants Named Among Top 100 In America

The annual OpenTable list recognizes restaurants across 21 states and Washington, D.C.

Video Shows Gray Whale Swimming Near Paddle Boarders At Dana Point Harbor

While the Harbor Revitalization Project remains ongoing, marine life has continued to put on a show in Dana Point.