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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.

• 25 Great Danes Found Near Woman Mauled To Death
• Comedian Killed In Hit-And-Run, Teen Arrested
• Man Admits Sexually Abusing 14-Year-Old Girl On Flight
• CA Ballerina Sentenced To 12 Years In Russian Prison Over $51 Charity Donation
• Rare Deep-Sea 'Doomsday Fish' Found In Southern California
• Mountain Lion Kills Pit Bull
• Hiker Dies Of Heat Exposure In Death Valley
• Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Charged With False Imprisonment
• Horse Dies After Being Swarmed By Bees
• CA’s String Of Strong Quakes May Mean More Big Ones Are Likely
• Happy Meal For Adults: McDonald's Launches Collector's Meal With Cups
• Mountain Lion Family Runs Through Pleasanton Ridge Park: Report
• Notorious Killer Cop Christopher Dorner's Gun Found In Crime Tourists' LA Airbnb
• Satanist, Who Raped, Murdered Sister & Killed Actor, Stabs Guard: CDCR
• Unlikely Breakthrough Ties Notorious CA Serial Killer To Teen's Brutal Murder
• USA Gymnastics Fights To Help UCLA's Jordan Chiles Keep Olympic Medal
• SJ Cop Accused Of Abusing Girlfriend, Firing Duty Weapon In Home: DA
• Bee Hives Added To Outdoor Shopping Center
• Man Tries Luring Schoolgirl Into Alley
• Shooting Victim Walks To Police Department
• RFK Killer Sirhan Sirhan Denied Parole As Ongoing 'Public Threat'
• Christopher Dorner's Gun Found In 'Crime Tourists'' LA Airbnb: DOJ
• Peter Marshall, 'Hollywood Squares' Original Host, Dies At 98
• Marin Detectives Arrest Man Linked To 1973 Cold Case: Police

Other notable stories this week include:

49 Animals Seized By Police From Commercial Building In NorCal

Many of the animals were locked in small cages or tubs contaminated with urine and feces and without access to water or food, police said

Disneyland's Iconic Critter Country Gets New Name

Disneyland's Critter Country will receive a new name this holiday season, park officials said.

'Kamala Jam': Petaluma Woman Peddles Jars Of Jam To Support Campaign

"I'd love to see a woman president in my lifetime," said Leslie "Lala" Goodrich, who is donating part of her jam sales to Harris's campaign.

OC Man, Who Killed His Mother At 13, Sentenced Following Manhunt

The suspect was arrested in Mexico after he violated his probation by running away from an Orange County halfway house in March.

Alameda County's First New High School In 50 Years Opens Tuesday

Dublin's $374 million Emerald High School will open to its first 950 students Tuesday.

Judge Orders UCLA To Prevent Discrimination Against Jewish Students

A federal judge blasted the university's hands-off policy dure not the pro-Palestinian demonstrations as "abhorrent."

Northern Lights Over NorCal Possible Amid 'Severe' Geomagnetic Storm

Recent coronal mass ejections made the aurora dance over several states Monday morning and may be strong enough for an evening encore.

ID Released On Homicide Victim Pronounced Dead At Murrieta City Hall

Her alleged killer is due to appear in court Aug. 22.

Woman Rescued After Plummeting From Santa Monica Pier: Report

A woman was rescued from the ocean near the Santa Monica Pier Thursday night, according to a report.

Postal Worker Robbed In Blackhawk, Suspect At-Large: Sheriff

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said that a postal worker was the victim of a strong-arm robbery on a residential Blackhawk street.

Vince Vaughn Awarded Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

A comedy fixture for the last three decades, Vince Vaughn on Monday was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

CHP Endangered Alert: Family Of 4 Goes Missing

Authorities are looking for 2 and 4-year-old siblings believed to be with two adults in Los Angeles or Riverside counties.

Former Jail Guards Plead Guilty In Fatal Beating Of SCC Inmate: DA

Michael Tyree was being housed in the main jail while awaiting bed space at a mental health facility when he was brutally beaten to death.

SeaWorld San Diego Rolls Out 2025 Fun Card

The 2025 Fun Card offers unlimited admission for all of 2025 — plus the rest of 2024.

Digital CA IDs Coming To Apple, Google Wallets: 5 Things To Know

Early adopters of California's "mDL" pilot program will soon be able to store a copy of their license or ID in popular digital wallets.

Great Bee Mystery: Rare San Clemente Digger Bee Spotted In San Diego

After a few years of no sightings, a rare bee was recently spotted at Cabrillo National Monument.

Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Police Vehicle On I-680: Police

Police have released the full story on Deonte Bell, a burglary suspect who drove the wrong way down I-680 while fleeing police.

Earthquake Felt Across Southern California

An earthquake jolted Southern California Monday afternoon.

2 Bodies Found In South Orange County Hotel

Two people were found dead Thursday at a south Orange County hotel from a murder-suicide, authorities said.