Boy, 7, Stabbed On Playground, Child Detained | Driver Watching YouTube Crashes Into CHP: 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.

• 10-Year-Old Tracked By Police K-9 Detained In Playground Stabbing Of Boy, 7
• Trump Granddaughter's Southland Erewhon Shopping Video Sparks Backlash
• Motel Shut Down After 2 Women Die In Same Room Days Apart
• Celebrity Chef Resigns From Famed Restaurant Noma Amid Abuse Allegations Ahead Of LA Pop-Up
• CA Man Dies From Rattlesnake Bite While Biking Trail
• Teens On E-Bikes Tried To Run Down Black UC Student, Police Say
• Girl Kidnapped From LA County Found 2,500 Miles Away Using Fake Name: Deputies
• Paving Over East Bay Sports Bar With Porsche Dealership
• CA Woman Attacked By Loose Dogs, Investigation Underway
• 342-Year Child Sex Abuse Sentence For CA Man
• 4 Cheetah Cubs Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Driver Watching YouTube Videos Crashes Into Police Car: CHP
• Parents Accused of Causing Blaze That Killed Girls
• Long Beach Girl Who Had Hole In Heart Bonds With Dog With Same
• 'Access Hollywood' To End After 30 Years As NBC Cuts Slate Of Programs
• CA Man Falls 700 Feet Off CA Mountain
• Victims Of CA Mass Shooting Include 'Deeply Cherished' Teacher
• 7 Disneyland Cast Members Hospitalized After Possible Hazmat Exposure
• Cal State Basketball Coach Accused Of Moonlighting As Pimp
• FAA Temporarily Grounds JetBlue Flights Due To Widespread System Outage: Report
• FBI Warns Of Iranian Drone 'Surprise Attack' Targeting CA: Report
• Brain-Eating Parasite Found In CA For The First Time
• Sam Smith Visits Eateries Between CA Performances
• Hip-Hop Legends The Roots, Nas To Perform At New Amphitheater
• Man, Woman Sexually Assaulted Teen Relative In OC
• Serial Arsonist Could Face Death Penalty For Fire That Killed 2 Sisters: LA County DA
• Florida Woman Tried To Kill Rihanna With Barrage Of Gunfire Outside Singer's Mansion: DA
• $1M Reward For Capture Of FBI's 'Most Wanted' CA Fugitive
• Watch: Teen Girl Rescued From Russian River
• Watch: Oakland Flock Cameras Used To Track Down Sideshow Suspects In North Bay
• Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Pleasanton Mother-Son Killings
• SF Homicide Legend To Speak About Zodiac, Night Stalker At Novato City Hall
• Beloved Steakhouse Closing After 30 Years
• Legendary Bay Area Punk Singer Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke
• 'Doomsday Plane' Spotted Flying In CA: Reports
• Ex-Bay Area Lawyer Sentenced In Billion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme: DOJ
• Mountain Lion Spotted In Rohnert Park Neighborhood

Other notable stories this week include:

Police Arrest Suspected 'Prowler' Peeping Into East Bay Homes

The suspect was located in Oakland on Monday morning, according to police.

'It Could Have Been Much Worse' Plane Crashes In Inland Empire

After a pilot overshot the runway, his Cessna flipped upside down. One woman was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution.

Long Beach Man Charged With Murder After Running Over Father: Police

A Long Beach man who police say intentionally ran over and killed his 89-year-old father with a vehicle was charged with murder Tuesday.

Mexican Fruit Flies Found In La Mesa Prompt Quarantine In Parts Of San Diego County

The quarantine affects Spring Valley, Bonita and the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, San Diego and Santee.

Trial Begins For Pleasanton Couple Accused Of Stealing $700K From Elderly Stepfather: Reports

Gina Abercrombie and Justin Teel could face more than five years for allegedly taking more than $700K from her stepfather.

Popular Japanese-Style Bread Pop-Up Opening Store In Berkeley: Report

The owner plans to open by next month, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Man Who Body Slammed SF Mayor's Police Guard Faces Assault Charges: DA

The mayor and his team were trying to move the man off the street the afternoon of March 5, when the situation escalated, authorities said.

What's Blooming In Temecula Valley Wine Country: Wisteria Blossoms Everywhere

Welcome to 'Wisteria Lane' in Temecula, where purple perennial vines make a photo-worthy living backdrop at these Temecula Valley Wineries.

Former Educator Arrested For Sex Crimes With Minors In SMC: Police

Based on the nature of the crimes, investigators believe there may be additional unidentified victims.

Disneyland Mass Shooting Hoax Causes Police To Descend On Disneyland

A heavy police presence was reported at Disneyland after local police received threats of a mass shooting inside of the park.

Olympic Skating Champion To Make OC Appearance

Olympic and World figure skating champion Alysa Liu will headline a performance at the Honda Center.

Company Leaves Longtime Orange County Headquarters

Yamaha Motor Corp. is leaving its Cypress headquarters after nearly half a century in operation.

Chicago, Nelly, Maren Morris And More Added To 2026 San Diego County Fair Concert Lineup

Additional headliners for the Grandstand series are expected to be announced in April.​

County Warns Of Potential Tuberculosis Exposure At High School In San Diego's South Bay

Public health officials said the new exposures are not linked to a separate investigation earlier in 2025 at the same school.

$100K, 20 Pounds Of Ketamine Seized In OC, Thanks To K-9

Three people were arrested for possession of 20 pounds of ketamine and $100,000 in cash during an investigation last week.

2 OC Hospitals Ranked Best In World, Per Newsweek

Two Orange County hospitals were recognized as being among the best in the world, according to a Newsweek study.