CA Surf Legend Brutally Killed | English Learner Wins Spelling Bee | Officer Trapped In Getaway Car: 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.

• Officer Trapped Inside Armed Robber’s Getaway Car Shoots Driver: Police
• CA High Schoolers Investigated Over Homophobic Slur Photo
• Guide Co. Under Investigation In Avalanche As Recovery Effort Faces Treacherous Conditions
• A Woman Was Convicted Of Killing A Family Of Four. She May Get No Prison Time: Report
• Acclaimed Caltech Scientist Found Shot To Death
• $10M Fundraiser Underway To Save Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest From Large Development
• Controversial Olympian Says She was Assaulted At Stanford: Report
• Masked ICE Agents Detain 3 Women In OC
• RivCo 8th Grader Learns English On Youtube, Wins District Spelling Bee
• Bay Area's Alysa Liu Wins First U.S. Olympic Gold In Women's Figure Skating In Decades
• Bodies Being Found In Desert Areas. Who Are The Victims?
• CA Area Surf Legend Killed In Brutal Home Invasion Robbery: Report
• Solar Company to Fund $3 Million Restitution Program for CA Consumers
• Tree Falls On Couple At Disneyland
• Avalanche Safety: Spotting The Danger And Surviving The Slide
• What We Know About The Marin County Residents Who Died In CA's Deadliest Avalanche
• Hundreds Of Properties Up For Sale In San Diego County Tax Auction
• Mother, Son Fatally Shot In Pleasanton
• Movie Star's Daughter's Cause Of Death In Bay Area Hotel Revealed: Report
• SoCal Taco Fest Returning To San Diego
• Gallo Site Closings And Layoffs In Napa Valley, Sonoma County
• CA Man Claiming Unemployment Arrested With Rolls-Royce, Drugs & Assault Weapons: Police
• St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Detected In CA Mosquitoes
• Hefner's Widow Wants Investigation Of Sexually-Charged Photos Of Women, Minors In His Diaries

Other notable stories this week include:

Hollywood Bowl Summer Lineup 2026: Foo Fighters, St. Vincent, John Stamos, Nas And More

The Hollywood Bowl just announced its 2026 lineup. Here's a look at some highlights and how to buy tickets.

Beverly Hills Apologizes To NBA Star Amid Party Shut-Down Controversy

The city shut down an event for the player's sportswear brand earlier this month.

Manhunt For Kidnapper Who Raped OC School Girl, 13, Ends In Arrest: OCDA

The registered sex offender and Anaheim resident was found and arrested last week, prosecutors say.

Thieves Tunnel Through Wall, Steal $180K Worth Of Pokémon Cards In OC: Report

Surveillance footage captured the incident in Orange County this week.

Einstein Bagels Opens In South Temecula: Where To Get The Whole Schmear

Welcome in to Temecula's new bagel shop!

Armed Man Arrested After Stealing Horse, Prompting Standoff: Sheriff's Office

Due to the high-risk nature of the operation, the sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail and Crisis Negotiations Team responded to the scene.

1 Dies, 3 Injured In Temecula Crash, Lengthy Road Closure Follows

A single car crash on Margarita Road proved fatal for one person as the coroner was called to the scene.

Officer Bit By K9 Before 'Unintentionally' Shooting Burglary Suspect In Fremont: Police

The suspect is expected to be discharged from the hospital in the next few days, police said.

Former Google Engineers Suspected Of Stealing Trade Secrets Accessed In Iran: DOJ

The DOJ indicted former Google workers and an outside engineer of trying to transfer trade secrets to "unauthorized" sites, including Iran.

Coast Guard Stops Boat Carrying 14 Migrants Off San Diego

All 14 people aboard claimed Mexican nationality, according to USCG officials.

Truck Slams Into 3 Bay Area Men Putting On Snow Chains Near Tahoe: Report

The crash happened Monday afternoon on a snow-covered stretch of Highway 50, according to the East Bay Times.

17 Contra Costa Trafficking Victims ID'd In Super Bowl, Pre-FIFA World Cup Stings

Human trafficking stings rescue dozens of Bay Area victims. More operations are planned in advance of the FIFA World Cup at Levi's Stadium.

Man Convicted In 'Violent' Attack On Women In San Francisco: DA

The defendant assaulted one victim and left another with a "bloody bite wound," prosecutors said.

Missing Bay Area Student Found Dead At CA Ski Resort

Deputies say the 21-year-old never returned to his car in the Northstar Resort parking lot, prompting authorities to deploy a rescue team.

Nurses To Strike In OC, Joining Thousands Across SoCal

Registered nurses at an Orange County hospital plan to begin a three-day strike Tuesday.

Estranged Husband, Wife ID'd In Fatal Valentine's Day Stabbing

The 62-year-old man was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his estranged wife in South Orange County.

New NY-Style Pizza Spot Opens Doors In OC: Grand Opening Celebration Set

The first 50 guests who attend the celebration will receive exclusive merchandise from Prime Pizza.

Man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Estranged Wife In South OC

He was accused of killing the 59-year-old woman on Valentine's Day during a domestic dispute, police said.