3 Teens Die From Flu | Rapist Filmmaker Murdered Model | Anchor Dies

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.

• 'Peeping Tom' Uses Selfie Stick To Peek Into Girl's 2nd Story Bedroom
• Pregnant Teen Dies, Baby Survives Hit And Run
• WATCH: Deputy Rescues Woman From Flooded Car
• Film Producer Guilty Of Serial Rapes, Murders Of Model And Architect
• Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting Of Landlord
• Disneyland Offers Free Tickets For LA Fires First Responders
• Beloved News Anchor Dies: Reports
• Should ‘Aiding' Or ‘Abetting' A Homeless Camp Be Illegal? It Might Soon Be In This City
• Nearly 150,000 Federal Workers In CA Urged 'To Be Very Cautious'
• Young Cancer Survivor's Wish To Go To Super Bowl Comes True
• Watch Me! Fills Void For Women's Sports Bars
• Police Sergeant Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Killed Teen
• Landslide Traps Residents, Prompts Evacuations
• CA To Sue Over Elon Musk's DOGE Access To Americans' Personal Data
• Protections For CA's LGBTQ+ Students Under Fire In Lawsuit
• Napa County Sees 14 Inches Of Rain; Flood Concerns Not Over
• County Mulls $50,000 Penalty For Price Gouging
• Man Arrested After Violent Meltdown At Hair Salon Over Late Appointment
• County’s Third Teen Flu Death Recorded This Season
• Crypto 'Godfather' Used Deputies As Personal Enforcers: DOJ
• Children's Hospital Pauses Gender-Affirming Treatment For Youths
• CA Trafficking Sting Nets 547; 11 Children Among 177 Victims Rescued
• Alpha Male Lowland Gorilla Dies At Zoo

Other notable stories this week include:

Danville Twins Receive Contra Costa MLK Student Humanitarian Awards

Twins Soha and Imran Sohail Guller were recognized for their many years of community service, which includes many food and clothing drives.

Probation Officer Suspected Of Sex With Boy In Juvenile Hall

Cecilia Pulido, 42, of Moreno Valley was released from custody after posting a $10,000 bail bond.

25-Year Friendship Ends In Murder: Police

The victim was shot and killed Sunday in his Hayward home.

Menendez Prosecutors Claim DA Hochman Retaliated Against Them: Report

“They were just punished," the prosecutors' attorney said. "They felt that the law said the Menendez brothers should be resentenced."

Kendrick Lamar Serves Shoutouts To IE, San Bernardino During Grammys

During Lamar's award speech, the rapper paid homage to the communities that raised him to stardom.

OC School Employee Found In Car Backseat With Student, 16, Police Say

A 32-year-old Tustin Unified School District employee was arrested on sexual assault charges involving a student from a local high school.

Home Slides Into Russian River In Forestville

Amid heavy rains, a mudslide caused the home to slide into the waters of the Russian River.

After Catfishing Pre-Teen Girl, Hemet Man, 64, Sentenced To Nearly 16 Years

The joint investigation into John Matthew Piecuch, 64, resulted in a 2024 conviction. He was sentenced on Jan. 31.

2 Storm-Related Deaths Reported In Sonoma County

The bodies were recovered just over 12 hours apart — Thursday morning and Wednesday.

SeaWorld Releases Rehabilitated Sea Lions On Camp Pendleton Beach

Both of the female California sea lions were rescued in December 2024.

Altadena Man Honored For Efforts 'Dogged Heroism' During Eaton Fire

A local climate scientist's warnings and alerts helped save lives and memories as the Eaton Fire chewed up the community.

RivCo Man Charged With Killing Woman, Setting Fires To Cover Evidence

A woman's body was recovered on Monday in a burning trailer, where several spot fires had been intentionally set

SCE Concedes Its Equipment May Have Sparked LA Fire

SCE acknowledged its equipment may have played a role in Sylmar's Hurst Fire and is exploring "the possibility" of a role in the Eaton Fire.

Hospital Janitor Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Employee

A jury found a janitorial supervisor sexually abused and assaulted a subordinate while working at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital.

Teen Stabbed At Downtown Immigration Protest Melee

The attacker, another juvenile, remains at large.
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LA Times Offers Buyouts To Employees: What To Know

Employees who have been with the paper — which axed 20% of its newsroom last year — for two years or longer are eligible for the buyout.

'Reckless': Trump Order To Release Water Spurs CA Flood Concerns

The president "turned on" the water, but the flow of water came too quickly, prompting concerns of flooding and waste.

Felon Accused of Attacking Woman In Her Riverside Apartment Arraigned

A UC Riverside student was leaving her apartment during a fire alarm when she was accosted.

Artificial Intelligence Is Bringing Nuclear Power Back From The Dead — Maybe Even In CA

Energy demands from big tech, including for AI, has elected officials giving an old power source a second look.