Boy Who Starred in 80s Pepsi Ad with Michael Jackson Wants to Sue

#PatchCalifornia features interesting stories from around the state in recent days.

Valley Man Asks Court Permission to File Late Abuse Claims Against Michael Jackson’s Estate
James Safechuck alleges he was abused by the King of Pop when he was 10, after the two appeared together in a 1980s Pepsi commercial. » via Studio City Patch

What Cars Submerged in Sunset Boulevard Flood Waters Now Look Like
It appears some vehicle owners will be shopping for new rides. » via Beverly Hills Patch

Despite ‘Ninja Turtles’ Remake, Don’t Buy Live Turtles as Pets, Rescue Group Says
Malibu-based American Tortoise Rescue says the first movie spurred purchases of turtles, which were then abandoned as the novelty wore off. » via Malibu Patch

Congressman Honda Introduces Bill to Reduce Marine Debris
The ‘Land Based Marine Debris Reduction Act of 2014’ focuses on increasing the national recycling rate to help reduce litter. » Fremont Patch

Annual Period to Appeal Property Tax Bills is Under Way
Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their properties can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county. » Pinole-Hercules Patch

Culver Marina Little League Snack Bar Vandalized with Satanic Images
Police booked two men picked up on warrants while investigating a break-in at the Culver Marina Little League snack bar, which was spray-painted with a pentagram and “Satan” spelled backward. » Venice-Mar Vista Patch

Man Accused of Videotaping Girls in Cypress College Dressing Room to Plead Guilty
Paul Michael Barbour emceed children’s dance contests across the country. » via Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Patch