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.

“I lived with her initially, but knew I had to break away,” she says. “I met some ex-cult members who came to my rescue. One let me stay with her, and another gave me a job in her massage ...

Presumably, someone in Chris Bowen’s office will recognise the truth when they see it. Hopefully, someone in Peter Dutton’s office is also capable of seeing the absolute waste of taxpayer ...