Disney Star Shot In Face | Tornado Hits SoCal | Most Elusive Mammal Finally Photographed

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.

• Tornado Rips Through California Neighborhood
• 2.5 Tons Of Fireworks Seized From CA Storage Unit: Police
• Disney Channel Actress Shot In The Face: 'I Was Hit In 5 Places'
• CA's Most Elusive Mammal Was Just Photographed For The 1st Time
• Firefighter Swept Out To Sea As Storm Pummeled SoCal
• CA Teen Who Terrorized Police In Nationwide Swatting Spree Sentenced To Prison
• Man Sets His Own House On Fire, Barricades Self Inside As It Burns: Authorities
• Disney Fills 24-Acre Lagoon At New Desert Suburb
• Thieves Steal Girl Scout Cookies From Troop Outside Popular Restaurant
• SoCal Arsonist Caught After Setting 4 Fires In An Hour: Police
• CA Sex Offender Who Was On 'To Catch A Predator' Arrested Again
• 'Large Scale' Immigration Enforcement Action Coming To SoCal: Report
• CA City Bans Homeless Encampments
• 'We Are Living In A New Reality.' CA Expands High Fire Hazard Zones
• Shuttered Federal CA Prison Could House Detained Immigrants: Report
• Teacher Arrested For 2-Year Sexual Relationship With Student: Police
• This CA City Considering 'MAGA' Plaque For Library
• CA Man Completes World Marathon Challenge: 7 Events In 7 Days On 7 Continents
• Navy Fighter Jet Crashes, Sinks Into CA Bay
• In-N-Out To Shut Down OC HQ As Part Of Eastward Expansion
• Pro-Trump CA Sheriff To Run For Governor

Other notable stories this week include:

How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Could Worsen The CA Housing Crisis

Nearly 40 percent of the construction workforce are immigrants, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, citing a 2024 market report.

Body Of Badly Beaten Woman Found On CA Beach

A woman was found dead with traumatic injuries inside a sleeping bag on the beach Monday morning, police said.

Man Suspected Of Trafficking Teen Arrested In NorCal

Police allege a 23-year-old San Jose man was trafficking a 16-year-old, who authorities rescued last week.

Influenza Rates 'Very High' In CA In Flu's 2nd Wave

Flu deaths have surpassed COVID deaths in California this winter for the first time since 2020.

13-Year-Old Girl's Kidnapper, Assaulter Gets 35 Years In Prison

A 13-year-old kidnapping victim from Texas was rescued in California after she grabbed people's attention with a "Help Me" sign.

Overnight Cleaners Stole Safes From Bay Area Restaurants: Police

Police allege the three suspects worked for a company that provided overnight cleaning services at the restaurants.

Drone Pilot Admits To Crashing Into Plane Fighting Palisades Inferno

The man crashed his drone into a plane that was battling the destructive Palisades Fire, taking it out of service for days.

Cats, Dogs With Bird Flu Could Pose A Risk To Public Health: Watch For Symptoms

Cats that eat raw food and drink unpasteurized milk have caught the virus, according to health officials.

14-Year-Old Boy Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing At Protest: Police

A protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies attended largely by teens turned violent last week, police said.

Coast Guard Offloads Over $275M In Seized Cocaine

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche offloaded about 37,256 pounds of cocaine, according to Coast Guard officials.

Mötley Crüe Singer's Plane Crashes, Pilot Dies In AZ Collision

A plane involved in a deadly crash this week in Arizona belonged to Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil.

Man With Body Armor, Weapons Arrested During Traffic Stop: Police

The driver had what police described as a no bail felony warrant. A search uncovered the body armor and other items.

CA Veteran Races Cross Country In 3K Mile Old Glory Ultra Relay

The mission is to carry the American flag from the USS Midway in San Diego to Washington, D.C., in 15 days while earning a world record.

NorCal Refinery Fire Released Harmful Chemicals

The chemicals may cause cancer, heart or lung problems.

Ex-NFL Player Freed After Rape Conviction Overturned

The former player was released after a CA appeals court concluded prosecutors had made racially discriminating statements.

River Rescue: 2 Men, 2 Dogs Saved From Thursday Night Flood

Firefighters said the men had a cell phone, enabling dispatchers to pinpoint their location.

Trump Immigration Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Emptier, Workers Scared

Immigration lawyer Kim Luu-Ng told the Los Angeles Times that restaurants make for “super easy targets.”

SoCal Man Killed Estranged Wife In Front Of Their Son: DA

As he and his wife prepared for divorce, a SoCal man murdered her in front of their son, prosecutors claim.

Bay Area Woman's Remains ID'd 35 Years After She Vanished

She was last seen on Halloween in 1989.

Prisoner Accused In Attempted Homicide Of Guard

The officer was treated, medically cleared and resting at home, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Full Lineup For 2025 Stagecoach Festival Rounds Out With Top Acts

See the full lineup here.