Racist Taunt; Deadly Standoff; Trump Visit: 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 the past week.

Take a look back at the top 10 news stories across the state over the past week.

1. President Trump Confirms Visit To California Next Week

Donald Trump is expected to visit the border wall prototypes in his first visit to the Golden State as president.

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2. Senator Bob Hertzberg Reprimanded For Hugging Staffers

Former Assemblywoman Linda Halderman alleged that he gave her an unwanted embrace in 2010 that she considered to be assault.

3. 3 Hostages Killed At California Veterans Home

A gunman and three female hostages are dead following an hours-long standoff Friday.

4. Terrifying Video Shows 5-Year-Old Fall From Big Bear Ski Lift

"She was just there and she was dangling," her mother told a local news station. "I couldn't do anything about it."

5. Turpin Teen Posts Footage From Alleged Torture House: Report

The girl — the same one who broke free to call 911 in January — posted the videos to YouTube under an alias, according to a new report.

6. Odor Thought To Be Sewage Leads CA Prison Staff To Inmate's Body

The deceased inmate was bunked with a man who said he killed another inmate to have his own cell, a newly unsealed autopsy reveals.

7. Professor Under Fire For Flinging Racist Taunt At New Parents

The woman, who's been identified as a Golden West College professor, tells the Long Beach couple to "go back to your home country."

8. Video Showing Dramatic Border Patrol Arrest Sparks Protest

Videos are circulating on social media showing a woman being snatched off a National City street and hauled away in front of her daughters.

9. Mom Nurtures Growing Bald Eagle Chicks On Live Stream

Watch these chicks grow on the live-streaming nest camera in Big Bear.

10. Bay Area McDonald's Locations Flip Their Arches To 'W' For Women

Four local eateries were chosen among only 100 nationwide to flip the iconic Golden Arch to a "W" on their packaging to recognize women.

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• Chalk Festival; Chick Day; Race For The Cure: SoCal Weekend

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