Jet Engine Sucks In Crew| Girl Saves Dad | Influencer Fakes Kidnapping

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. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

1. CA Tourist Videos Man Defacing The Colosseum In Rome
2. Ground Crew Member Sucked Into Delta Jet Engine On CA Flight
3. CA Girl Scout Earns Rare Medal Of Honor After Saving Dad's Life
4. Berkeley Student Commutes By Plane From LA To Save On Rent
5. Pleasanton Boy, 14, Graduates College, Gets Hired At SpaceX: Reports
6. 120 UFO Sightings In CA So Far In 2023: Find Out Where
7. Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse Available For Rent On Airbnb
8. Sickened Sea Lions Bite Beachgoers
9. 9 East Bay Restaurants Among Wine Spectator's 2023 Award Winners
10. 3 Camp Pendleton Marines Killed In Fiery 5 Freeway Crash

Other notable stories this week include:

Influencer Mom Gets Jail Time For False Report Of Attempted Kidnapping

An Instagram video by Kathleen Sorenson went viral and showed a couple she claimed tried to kidnap her children at Michael's in Petaluma.

Local Hero Designs Chatbot To Mess With Telemarketers And Scammers

In one call, the Chatbot keeps a scammer on the line 15 minutes, hinting he'll share account info, then rambling till the scammer breaks.

Academy Award-Winning Actor Alan Arkin Dies at Age 89

Actor Alan Arkin, who won an Academy Award for his role in ``Little Miss Sunshine'' in 2006 and received four Oscar nominations, has died.

City Announces Plans To Repurpose Empty Office Spaces

San Francisco wants to determine projects that can be sped up and will support conversions as part of the vision for downtown's future.

Critically Endangered Horse Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The Przewalski's horse is a critically endangered species that was considered extinct in the wild until 1996.

Ryan Seacrest Will Succeed Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' Host

Ryan Seacrest has a history of succeeding legendary media personalities, from Regis Philbin to Kasey Kasem.

Teens Robbed Of Shoes By Gunpoint At Irvine Spectrum Center

Police asked for the public's help Wednesday in locating two suspects who used a handgun to rob four minors in the center's restroom.

Cal High Graduate Crowned Miss California Teen USA

Taliya Peiris competed against 39 other contestants for the prestigious crown.

Missing Actor Julian Sands' Body Found Near Mount Baldy

Julian Sands was a married father of three known for his roles in "Arachnophobia" and "Leaving Las Vegas."

CA Fugitive Caught Thanks To SMC Automatic License Plate Reader: Cops

A man wanted on an attempted murder warrant was caught Tuesday after a camera recorded his license plate in the Millbrae area.

Disney's 'Rogers: The Musical' Opens For Limited Summer Performances

Head to the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure to see the show celebrating Captain America/Steve Rogers.

Kevin Costner's Former Getaway Retreat In Oak Glen Hits Market

Is this heaven? No... it's Oak Glen! Take a peek inside the "Field of Dreams" actor's former hideaway in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Headless Body Found In South Bay Identified After Decades

More than 20 years after her body was found, investigators identified a woman whose headless skeleton was found in a Redondo Beach backyard.

Jamie Lee Curtis Visits 'Haunted Mansion' At Disneyland With Co-Stars

Disneyland guests were treated to some special "ghost hosts" including Owen Wilson, and LaKeith Stanfield to promote the new feature film.

Summer Camp Worker Arrested In San Mateo, Accused Of Sex Crimes

A staff member at a San Mateo summer camp faces multiple criminal charges, including allegations of lewd acts with a child under 14.

Man Attacked By Swarm Of Bees Near Petaluma

The elderly man's friends were able to "keep him alive" until first responders got there, a fire official said.

13 Parrots Found Hidden In Duffel Bags At CA Border

The yellow-headed parrots were seized at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

Legoland California Debuts New Extreme Sports Show Ahead Of X Games

The Carlsbad theme park partnered with X Games for a giveaway during the GO Xtreme! shows.

Pleasanton Man Wins Ironman, Ultraman Triathlons

Despite only training for three years, Maksim Kniazev has already won two major triathlons, and even broken a world record.