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Community Mourns; 'Kickback' Party Gone Wild: Top CA Stories

The sandy stretch that delighted "Dr. Beach," UFOs, Kincade Fire settlement, Memorial Day dining deals and more this week from California.

Community members light candles at makeshift memorial outside San Jose City Hall following mass shooting at Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority rail yard.
Community members light candles at makeshift memorial outside San Jose City Hall following mass shooting at Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority rail yard. (Eric He/Patch)

CALIFORNIA — It was another busy news week across California. Missed the headlines on Patch?

Whether you're looking for breaking, bizarre, sweet or silly news, we've rounded up some of the most share-worthy stories from the past week.

Take a look at some of the top news stories from across the state.

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San Jose Shooting Vigil For Victims Seeks Healing, Action

  • Hundreds of people gathered at San Jose City Hall on Thursday to mourn the nine mass shooting victims in an emotional but defiant vigil.

1 CA Beach Earns Top Spot On 'Dr. Beach' 2021 List

  • For 30+ years, Dr. Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach") has reviewed & ranked beaches worldwide. Any guesses which California stretch was No. 8?

Body Found In Joshua Tree ID'd As Missing North County Man

  • The 20-year-old was hiking in the area and was reported missing May 16, officials said.

Memorial Day Weekend Dining Deals 2021: California

  • Whether you plan to dine out or at home over holiday weekend, see Golden State restaurants' specials for military, vets & general public.

Adrian's Kickback: Huntington Beach Cops Seek Footage, Photos

  • Police are asking the public to share their footage from the party that made history over the weekend.

‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In California

  • The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over California.

Legoland CA Opens Lego Movie World & New Attractions

  • The new section of the Carlsbad park "places" guests onto the streets of Bricksburg.

Robber Steals Elderly Woman's Jewelry, Replaces It With Fake: FPD

  • The victim's arms were held during the robbery. Fremont police are also investigating 2 home burglary reports and one attempted burglary.

Livermore Couple Honors Late Daughter's Legacy With New Bakery

  • Aimee and Bryan Wingen will open their own business in June, less than a year after their 8-month-old daughter died from Zellweger syndrome

CA Mom, Son Accused Of Scheming To Steal $145K In Stimulus Checks

  • Prosecutors said a woman filed stimulus check claims using stolen personal information from more than 9,000 people with the help of her son.

Marin Tops Nation’s Vaccine Rollout Rankings: Report

  • As of Tuesday 60 percent of Marin residents were fully vaccinated. That led all counties in the United States with populations over 250,000.

PG&E, Sonoma County Reach $31M Settlement In Kincade Fire

  • "Holding PG&E accountable becomes increasingly important as utility-caused wildfires continue to ravage the state and region."

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