Coyotes Avoid The Rich | $100 Bills Litter Street | Kids Chase Off Sex Offender

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.

• Breaching Great White Shark Sighting Shuts Down Stretch Of CA Coast
• Police Officer Saves Choking Baby: WATCH
• Designer Purses, $100 Bills Blow Down The Street In Instant Karma
• 'Gladiator Fights': 30 Juvenile Hall Officers Charged With Child Abuse
• Coyotes Avoid Rich Neighborhoods: Study
• Students Confront Sex Offender Recording High School Dance Practice
• Foothills Turned Into Dumping Ground For Stolen Safes And ATM Machines
• Movie Star Surprises 800 Students In Fire Areas With Free Prom Tickets
• After 'Super Slow-Speed Chase,' Opossum Rescued From Bay Bridge
• Shocking New Details In Cybertruck Crash That Killed 3 Recent HS Grads
• 'Baywatch' Beauty And Ex-Wife Of David Hasselhoff Dies at 62
• Child Porn Found In Substitute Teacher's Home: Sheriff
• DA: 'Justice Was Not Served' In Judge's Sentence
• CA Towing Companies Can Sell Your Car — And The DMV Gets To Keep The Profit Without Telling You
• 13-Year-Old Buys Vending Machine On eBay To Pursue Business Dreams
• Jamie Foxx Mugs With High School Volleyball Players At Weekend Tourney
• And Eaglet Makes 3: 3rd Big Bear Bald Eagle Hatching Amid Snow Storm

• Amazon Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman While On Delivery Route: PD
• America's Finest City To Get Its Own Monopoly Game
• CA Congressman President Donald Trump For Nobel Peace Prize
• Ex-Student Charged In Campus Rape, Arrested
• San Diego FC Condemns Homophobic Chant At First Home Game
• Newsom Orders State Workers Back To Office 4 Days A Week

Other notable stories this week include:

Have Federal Agents Served Warrants At California's Capitol?

California's legislative leaders are refusing to disclose whether federal agents are investigating state lawmakers for corruption.

Hollywood Drug-Ring Kingpin Found Guilty In Federal Trial

The 36-year-old woman ran the tech-savvy drug business from her home and from Mexico, where she also tended to her pet Jaguar.

Federal Investigation Of Alleged UC Berkeley Antisemitism

President Trump said on social media that federal funding will be stopped for any school or college that allows "illegal protests.

Iconic LA Diner Shutters After 101 Years On Bitter Note

After 100 years — serving free coffee and never locking its doors for most of those years — The Original Paltry has closed.

Convicted Capital Rioter To Speak At Laguna Hills GOP Event

Jeffrey Scott Brown, A Jan. 6 insurrectionist who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, will speak in Laguna Woods Friday.

History-Making Showman Serves As Ringmaster At New Circus Vargas Show

Known as the "Last Ringmaster," Johnathan Lee Iverson has worked in the circus business for more than 25 years.

Nonprofit Donates $10,000 To LA County Fire Captain Who Lost Home During Palisades Fire

"We tried to save my home and my neighbor's home but it got to a point where all of the homes were exploding in fire," Alek Edwards said.

Booby Traps, Guns And Homemade Bombs Found In Assault Suspect's Home

The suspect was found hiding inside a wall in the home with a firearm, pellet gun and imitation firearm, officials said.

3 Teens Among 7 Arrested In Carjacking Investigation In Oakland

The arrests were made after a month-long investigation into a carjacking and takeover robbery.

San Diego Pub Named Best Beer Bar In Country: Ranking

Just ahead of St. Patrick's Day, O'Brien's Pub in Kearny Mesa ranked as the best beer bar in the U.S. by USA Today.

Bay Area’s First Conservation Community Opens Model Homes

Amenities include trails, a swim and event center, pickleball courts, wildlife habitat conservation, flood mitigation, and wildfire buffers.

Billionaire-Funded Bass Recall Effort Takes Shape

The mayor continues to face backlash for leaving the country before the fire broke out despite warnings of critical fire danger.

Pregnant Woman Turned Away From Red Cross Shelter Continues Desperate Search For Permanent Housing

Morse, who is 7.5 months pregnant, must pack up her belongings and find a more permanent home for her and her cat as their motel stay ends.

Burglary Suspect Killed, Another Shot After Breaking Into San Bernardino County Home, Sheriff Says

A burglary suspect died and another was left wounded after they were both shot by a San Bernardino County resident and robbery victim.

Vegetables Recalled Over Botulism Risk; Sold At CA Grocery Stores

“Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled,” a company announcement said.

Olympic Snowboarder Becomes One Of FBI's Most-Wanted Fugitives

Authorities are offering a whopping $10 million for an Olympic snowboarder accused of unleashing "an avalanche of death and destruction."

Niles Canyon Railway Offers Spring Train Rides Through Scenic Bloom

Diesel-Powered excursions begin March 8; steam trains are expected to return later in 2025.

'It Gets Better' Expands Grant Program for LGBTQ Youth

Designed to fund LGBTQ+ youth-led initiatives in schools, youth groups and community spaces, grants range from $500 to $10,000.