Cold-Case ID; Lessons From Northridge: Top CA Stories

CALIFORNIA – It was another busy news week across California. Missed the headlines on Patch? Whether you're looking for breaking or bizarre news, or sweet or silly features, we've rounded up some of the most share-worthy stories from this week.

Take a look back at some of the top news stories across the state over the past week.

Cold Case Homicide Victim ID'd 30 Years Later

• In 1987, they found her remains in Anaheim Hills. This week, Orange County Sheriff's Department positively identified Tracey Hobson.

Woman May Not Survive Injuries After Fight With Brother: Police

• Escondido law enforcement arrested the sibling for suspicion of attempted homicide. The 27-year-old sister is hospitalized, cops said.

Pedestrian Killed As Motorist Flees Falling Tree Identified

• The Mill Valley man, CEO of American Solar Corp. passed away from his injuries at Marin General Hospital, officials said.

Northridge Quake 25 Years Later: What We Did And Didn't Learn

• Twenty-five years after the Northridge earthquake devastated the region, some parts of SoCal are better prepared than others for the Big One

Severe Burn Victim Inspires With Story Of Strength, Perseverance

• First, 80% of his body was burned in a house fire. Then, he was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease. But with determination, he survived.

Dixie School District Parents Petition For Name Change

• The connection to the "Dixie Confederacy" is a painful reference to many, San Rafael community members say.

PG&E Announces Plan To File Bankruptcy

• "Chapter 11 will best enable PG&E to resolve its potential liabilities in an orderly, fair and expeditious fashion."

LA County Airbnb Hosts Earned $613 Million In 2018

• LA County homeowners rake in the most money on Airbnb statewide, hosting around 2.7 million guests last year alone.

Animal Control Officers Thwart Kidnapping Of Woman, Kids: Cops

• The woman appeared to be in distress on I-10 in Cabazon and "was waving to us, as if to say 'Help me! Help me!'," one of the men said.

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FOR YOUR WEEKEND:

• Cowboy Poets & Chili; Slack Key Fest; Tea By Sea: SoCal Weekend

• Lighted Art Fest; Restaurant Weeks; Crab Feeds: NorCal Weekend

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Photo: FILE - In this Jan. 17, 1994, file photo, the covered body of Los Angeles Police Officer Clarence Wayne Dean, 46, lies near his motorcycle which plunged off the State Highway 14 overpass that collapsed onto Interstate 5, after a magnitude-6.7 Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles. A new study says an earthquake fault running from San Diego to Los Angeles is capable of producing a magnitude-7.4 temblor that could affect some of the most densely populated areas in California. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File)