Kidnapper Shoots Man In Trunk In Front Of PD | Woman Gives Birth In Car After Hospital Sends Her Off: 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.

• Tech CEO Who Offered Job Interviews For Tattoos Of Company Logo Apologizes
• Kidnapper Shoots Man In His Trunk In Front Of Deputies
• Woman Delivers Baby In Parking Lot After Hospital Repeatedly Sent Her Home
• Watch: Teen Lifeguard Battles Pounding Surf To Save Boy
• Oscar-Winning Actor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
• Why Millions Of Butterflies Are Fluttering Around CA This Summer
• 4 Men Shot After Trying To Stop Couple's Argument
• These Bay Area River Otters Have Developed A Taste for Pelicans: Report
• Rare ‘Back To The Future’ Car Destroyed Garage Fire
• Former Aide Breaks Silence About Affair With Newsom
• Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Fighting For Her Life
• Drones Could Soon Be Delivering Your DoorDash Orders
• Aggressive Squirrel Attacks Send Several To ER
• Lost At Sea, CA Man Survives Over A Month Before Rescue
• Feds Probe Viral Video Showing Man Kicking Sea
• Punk Band Arrested For Show Outside Warped Tour
• Video Footage Shows Police Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old
• Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Beach
• Fried Tiramisu, PB&J Cheeseburgers & Ten Pound Buns: Fair Food Guide 2026
• Fake Charity Founder Charged After Pups With Parasites, Covered In Feces, Found In Hot Car, DA Says
• Son Used Hammer To Bludgeon Mom To Death, DA Says
• Trump Wants To Honor Teen Lifeguard After Dramatic Bay Area Beach Rescue
• This CA Burger Named Best In Nation
• Wild Pigs Wreak Destruction On Business Park
• Officer Charged Over Secret Recordings Of Racist LAPD Comments
• 'Terrified' Rescue Dog Spent 2 Days In Caltrain Tunnel
• Rabid Cat Euthanized
• Constant Screaming: New Roller Coaster Rattles Neighbors
• Video Shows Great White Shark Breach Near Boogie Boarder
• Major Hurricane Brings Life-Threatening Conditions To CA
• Typhus Cases Reach All-Time High As Outbreak Sickens 5
• Officer Had Sexual Relationship With Teenage Explorer: DA
• Here Is Why Disneyland Restroom Lines Are Stretching
• Suit Filed Against Embattled Animal Rescue Over Slain Dogs
• Hand Warmers Recalled After Death, Hundreds Of Burns
• Flea Infestation Closes Beloved Playground In Northern CA
• Hollywood-Famous Donut Chain Opening In Bay Area Sparks Rivalry With Local Shop
• 13 Sickened In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ramona Deli

Other notable stories this week include:

Baby Porcupine Born At San Diego Zoo

The porcupette is expected to occasionally appear with her mother during educational presentations at the zoo.

Waymo Clears Bigger Path Toward Wine Country

California approvals expand driverless territory, but wine country will have to wait a little longer to hail autonomous robotaxis today.

Thrifting For All Creatures Furry And Cute: Contra Costa Thrift Crawl Opens With Prizes, Cats

Joybound launches the East Bay Thrift Store Crawl with hidden prizes, adoptable cats, and nonprofit fundraising Saturday.

Lost Dog Reunited By CHP With Grateful Owner

A wandering dog on the freeway is home safely after busy roadway rescue.

2 Teens Shoot At Passing Vehicle, Leading To Arrest In Northern CA: Police

Police said the suspects fired at a passing vehicle before officers tracked them down and recovered a handgun.

IE Father Found Dead Without Any Clothes At Local Park: Police

The man's clothes, wallet, cash, and driver's license, were found inside a nearby trash can, police said.

Murrieta Dad Killed By DUI Driver In Temecula Crash: RSO

The fatal crash was reported at the intersection of Rancho California Road and Riesling Court, east of Interstate 15.

Year's First 2 Human Cases Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Bay Area

Health officials also detected virus-positive mosquitoes for the first time this year and plan targeted mosquito-control treatments.

Youth Basketball Coach Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges In Northern CA: Police

The local basketball association said they suspended the coach pending the investigation.

New Lanes Open On 15 Freeway To Help Ease Traffic Through Temecula

One opened Tuesday; more are scheduled to open this week.

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Plans Benefit Event Supporting Music Education

The free event will include a benefit concert, silent auction and activities supporting the San Diego Music Foundation.

Inhumane Slaughter Investigation Underway In Riverside County

Shahnawaz Ranch follows halal, a type of ritual slaughter observed by Muslims.

OnlyFans Model Accused Of Stealing From Dating App Matches Arrested Again

Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was being held without bail following an arrest connected to a Riverside County theft.

Arrest Made After Kaiser Permanente Employee Killed In Riverside Crosswalk

A parolee was allegedly fleeing police when he struck and killed 42-year-old Peter Mullis.

After 22 Years, Arrest Made In Coachella Valley Teen's Killing

Eddie Zazueta Jr., 40, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder in the slaying of 17-year-old Daniel Medina in July 2004.