Back To Future Star Accused Of Sex Abuse | Woman Nabs Kidnapper |Cop Catches Tot Thrown From Balcony: CA News

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.

• 'You Just Have To Trust Your Gut': CA Woman Leads Police To Wanted Kidnapper
• Longtime CA News Anchors, Weatherman, And Reporters Laid Off Amid Major Merger
• 'Back To The Future' Star Accused Of Holding 'Sex Slave' In LA Home, Lawsuit Alleges: Report.
• Mountain Lion Snatches Dog From Owner During Neighborhood Walk
• Watch: Police Catch Toddler, Dog Thrown From Burning Building
• 'Rarest Carnivore' Spotted In NorCal Region For The First Time In Decades
• Martin Short's Daughter Dead At 42: Reports
• What Does Olympic Gold Taste Like? Find Out With A New Ice Cream Honoring Alysa Liu
• Mother Who Killed 3 Daughters In Bay Area May Be Paroled
• 'Horseplay' Reason For Big Bear Mountain Skier's Chairlift Debacle Caught On Video, Officials Say
• Leg Found In SoCal Desert Confirmed As Missing Teen's
• Police Release PSA On Girl Scout Cookies: 'Remain Calm, Do Not Buy 12 At Once'
• Gubernatorial Candidate & Congressman Calls Hometown ‘Low Income And Low Expectations’
• Bystander Steps To Save Two Women Being Sexually Assaulted
• Sex Offender Busted On 'To Catch A Predator' In Long Beach Strikes Again In OC
• Students From Vandalized Catholic School Meet Pope: Report
• Big Bear Bald Eagle Lays New Egg, Over 20K To Keep Watch Online
• Coyote Chases Toddler Outside LA County Home: Video
• 'Found It Again!' Store Opens Saturday Morning In RivCo: What To Know
• New Buyer Emerges For 'Graffiti Towers' In Downtown LA
• Help Maddie Get Her New Kidney: How To Register As A Living Kidney Donor
• Kidnapped Father Of Infant Triplets Who Was Found Dead Was Mistakenly Targeted: Sheriff
• CA Homeowners Ages 60+ Exempt From Paying Property Taxes Under New Proposal
• Highly-Anticipated Festival Of Whales Returns To Dana Point
• Murrieta Cat Places 2nd In Quarter-Finals For 'America's Favorite Pet'
• Woman Whose Toddler Tumbled From Moving SUV Charged With Child Abuse
• Serial Child Kidnapper, Molester, Set For Release
• Body Found Floating Near Queen Mary in Long Beach
• Virus Linked To Mass Die-Offs Found In CA Marine Mammals For First Time, Dozens Of Seal Pups Dead
• Bay Area Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty In Toddler Drownings: Report
• Investigation Into Deadly CA Avalanche Released, Including New Details Into Rescue Efforts
• Man Terrorized Trans Shopkeeper During String Of Sexual Assault And Hate-Crime Attacks: DA

Other notable stories this week include:

Swalwell Leads Democrats In New CA Governors Poll

The congressman and former Dublin City Council member polls highly, though a clear frontrunner still hasn't emerge

Near-Death Bobcat Kitten Makes Full Recovery After Being Rehabilitated At Ramona Wildlife Center

The young bobcat was returned to her native habitat after recovering from severe emaciation, anemia and mange, officials said.

Bay Area Man Who Filmed Himself Having Sex With Child Sentenced: DOJ

The 33-year-old was previously found guilty of producing, distributing and receiving child sexual abuse material, authorities said.

Why Layoffs Are Spreading In California’s Wine Country

Experts are still debating the reasons for a fall in wine profits. But in the wine industry reset, workers pay the price with their jobs.

Roosters Seized From Suspected Cockfighting Camp: Watch

Deputies arrested a man suspected of animal cruelty and bird fighting, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff.

Girl, 13, Victimized By Nihilistic Extremist Who Groomed Her For Self Harm And Sex: DOJ

The man traveled from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to meet up with the girl, who authorities say planned to commit suicide with him.

Teen Arrested For Painting Swastikas On Temple: Police

The investigation to the teen, who was connected to the posting of neo-Nazi recruitment materials at LA Mission College, police said.

San Diego International Airport Launches Program To Support Travelers With Autism, Sensory Sensitivities

Services include one-on-one travel guides and familiarization tours.

Capital One's Alleged Harassment Phone Calls Lead To $10.2M Judgment In Riverside Court

District attorneys from Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Santa Clara counties were involved in the case against the financial giant.

LA School Superintendent Placed On Paid Leave Amid FBI Probe

Authorities have not provided details of the nature of the investigation involving the nation’s second-largest school district.

Young Viewers Want More 'Vulnerable' Men in TV, Movies: UCLA Study

"Youth are craving a version of masculinity defined by emotional availability and joyful connection," the study's author said.

IE Man 'Pushes Woman Out Of Her Car, Attempts To Run Her Down,' Deputies Say

An Inland Empire woman was pushed from a moving car during a domestic violence incident, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says.

Palm Desert Food And Wine Festival Returns In March, 2026

The event offers a diverse selection of food, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and much more in Mid-March

Homicide Cold Case Reopened Into Death Of Riverside County Man Found Shot While Driving

Investigators recently reexamined the case and have identified several potential leads, authorities said.

Possibility Of Short Sentence For Teen Driver In South Bay Crash That Killed 5 Stirs Outrage: Report

Parents of the victims attributed alcohol and recklessness to the fatal crash.

Singer D4vd Target Of Grand Jury Murder Investigation Into Girl's Death, Court Documents Reveal

New details have been revealed about the investigation into 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.

Popular Sea Lion Sketch Show Returns To SeaWorld San Diego

Inspired by comedy troupes like The Groundlings and Second City, Sea Lions Tonite blends pop culture parody with animal education.

Trump's DOJ Claims Jews At UCLA Face Antisemitism, Hostile Work Environment

"UCLA administrators allegedly allowed virulent anti-Semitism to flourish on campus, harming students and staff alike," AG Pam Bondi said.

Bass Orchestrated 'Campaign Of Retaliation' Against Fired LAFD Chief: Lawsuit

Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Mayor Karen Bass, who fired Crowley in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire.

Feds Descend On Homemade Lab At Luxury Home In OC

A homemade science lab rented in a luxury home in Irvine has triggered a heavy, multi-day response from FBI hazmat teams.

Well-Loved Laguna Beach Eatery Hosts Estate Sale Ahead Of Closure

The '20s-inspired restaurant known for its inspiring ambiance will host a silent auction and estate sale prior to closing permanently.