Quake Swarm | Socialite's Explosive Murder Trial | Big Freeway Closure

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.

• Socialite’s Double Murder Trial: Defense Alleges MLB Pitcher Could Be Real Killer
• Stronger Earthquake Shakes The Bay Area After Morning Temblors
• Woman Stole 65 Stanley Cups From CA Store: Police
• Earthquake Rattles SoCal: Did You Feel It?
• Jurors Deadlock In Sanity Trial For Man Who Killed Grandparents
• In-N-Out For The First Time Closes Location Due To Crime: Reports
• Big Bear's Beloved Bald Eagles Lay 1st Egg Of 2024 Season
• 13-Year-Old Accidentally Kills Dad On Hunting Trip: Reports
• Coyote With Head Stuck In Bucket Rescued From San Diego Flood
• Woman Who Stabbed Date 108 Times Gets Probation: Reports
• Woman Drives Car Into Creek Bed, Survives Being Stuck Overnight
• Why Some Items Are 49 Cents This Week At Ross Dress For Less
• Major Overnight Freeway Closures Planned All Weekend
• 2 Suspects In Deputy Shooting Found Dead: Police
• Watch: Fire Captain's Disc Toss Saves Man From Flooded San Diego River
• Disneyland Plans $1.9 Billion Expansion
• Sex Trafficker Had Victim's Teeth Pulled: Authorities
• With Mojave Maxine Predicting Spring, Who Needs Punxsutawney Phil

Other notable stories this week include:

Pair Arrested For Kidnapping Toddler During Carjacking: PD

Police say the child's mother used an iPhone app to track her stolen vehicle. The child was found wandering the streets in San Leandro.

Dramatic Photos Show Orcas Hunting Dolphins Off SoCal Coast

A pod of orcas hunting dolphins was spotted just off the coast of Dana Point near Strands Beach this week.

Infamous Serial Killer Tied To 1974 Cold Case Killing In SoCal Desert

Thomas Eugene Creech, who is Idaho's longest-serving death-row inmate, is accused of killing 21-year-old Daniel Ashton Walker.

Company Accused Of Selling Info To Telemarketers Settles With Feds

The company deceptively induced users to disclose information by, for example, claiming to provide mortgage refinancing, authorities said.

Kevin Xu Charged With Felony Assault, ID'ed As Greg Knapp Driver

Kevin Xu was arraigned Tuesday on five counts, and identified as the driver who hit NFL coach Greg Knapp in 2021.

MLK's Youngest Son, Dexter Scott King, Dies At 62

Dexter Scott King died after a battle with prostate cancer at his home in Malibu, according to the King Center.

City’s 3rd Councilman In 3 Years Gets Prison Sentence For Corruption

Former City Councilman José Huizar received the longest sentence stemming from a sweeping corruption probe involving shakedowns.

LA Times Axes 20 Percent Of Newsroom In Mass Layoffs: Report

The Los Angeles Times is laying off at least 115 people as it struggles with millions in annual losses, according to the paper's owner.

Ambulance Attendant Admits Groping Teen Patient

Under a plea deal, Jason Dean Anderson, 24, admitted two counts of sexual battery on a restrained person for the purpose of arousal.

Mary Weiss, Lead Singer Of The Shangri-Las, Dies At 75

The pioneering all-female pop group was best known for their hit “Leader of the Pack. Mary Weiss died Friday in Palm Springs.

Yet Another Walgreens Is Closing In Downtown San Francisco: Reports

Three other Walgreens stores in the area have closed in recent years, according to reports.

BeachLife 2024: Sting, Incubus, My Morning Jacket To Headline Festival

The yearly festival takes place over three days from May 3 to 5 and features music, art and culinary experiences inspired by SoCal culture.

Cursive Is Now Legally Required To Be Taught In CA Schools

As of Jan. 1, elementary students must learn to write cursive in the classroom for the first time in over a decade, according to reports.

Suspect Arrested In South Bay Murder Spree: Police

Authorities believe the same man is behind three deadly shootings including one that killed a young couple and wounded their baby.

Entertainment Workers Say Little Has Changed In Culture Post-Me Too

A new survey found that while workers are more aware of what constitutes workplace misconduct, little has changed in the industry's culture.

Sheriff's Deputies Shouldn't Carry Guns While Drinking: County Board

County officials raised concerns after reports of dangerous behavior by deputies who had been drinking while carrying a gun.

Soft Moon Singer, Popular DJ Among 3 Found Dead In Downtown Loft

A welfare check led to the discovery that left many in the local music scene shattered. Authorities suspect they died of fentanyl overdoses.

Flash Floods Inundate Homes And Overturn Cars In CA: Photos

A fast-moving powerful storm triggered flash flooding, washing vehicles away and forcing residents to carry pets through waist-deep water.

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Former Granada HS Student Killing

Tracy police arrested a suspect Friday in connection with the death of David Cantero Valdez, who was found shot in a car.

Body Of Missing Woman Found In Sand On The Beach

The woman’s boyfriend said he saw her near the waterline before she disappeared.

LA County Man Accused Of Being Among First To Breach Capitol Arrested

Three years after the Capitol insurrection, authorities arrested an LA County man accused of waving rioters on and breaching the Capitol.

Street Cameras Linked To Sharp Decline In Vehicle Thefts

Vehicle thefts were down by more than 40% over the second half of 2023, according to data from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station.

Massive Power Project Closes Colorado River To All Boats At CA-AZ Line

The Jan. 23-30 shutdown is due to construction of the Ten West Link, a 125-miles-long 500kV high-voltage transmission line.