TikTok Cracks Murder Case | Surgery Nightmare | $225K Wine | Cat's Incredible Reunion

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.

• TikToker’s Video Leads Police To Sibling Murder Suspects
• 'Toxic Masculinity' Resolution Pulled From School Board Agenda
• Southwest Airlines Kills Free Bag Policy, Spurring Outrage
• 'Irreplaceable' Petroglyph Panels Destroyed By Vandals: Authorities
• $1,600 Worth Of Deodorant Stolen From Grocery Store: Police
• Botched Surgery Costs CA Man His Leg: Report
• Bottle Of Napa Valley Wine Fetches $225K At Auction
• Cat's Incredible Reunion With Owner, 82, Months After Wildfire Destroyed Their Home
• Storm Brings Tornado To California
• Holocaust Survivor Dies 1 Month Before Liberation Celebration
• This Beloved CA Michelin Star Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors
• 'Swatting' Call At Children’s Hospital Prompts Massive Police Response
• Large SoCal Earthquake Alert Erroneously Sent By USGS
• Menendez Brothers’ 'Lies:' Why DA Won’t Support Their Bid For Freedom
• Man Accused Of Kidnapping Lyft Driver
• San Diego Area Has The Highest Inflation Problem In The Country: Study
• 1 Of 3 Big Bear Eaglets Seems To Be Missing From Nest Amid Snow Storm
• #CoolStoryBro: PD Strikes Again With Irreverent Social Media
• GOP Budget Bill Heads To Senate With No CA Wildfire Funding
• Person Caught On Camera Tossing Cat In Trash Wanted For Animal Cruelty
• Boy Calls 911 After Father Is Killed In Home Invasion
• Prosecutor Says She Was Fired For Refusing Trump Ally Mel Gibson's Gun Request: Report
• Security Guard Shoots And Kills Boy Who Drove Into Dispensary
• How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? Experts Say It Depends
• Steph Curry Becomes 1st Player In NBA History To Make 4,000 3-pointers

Other notable stories this week include:

Pleasanton Homeowners Could Receive Up To $15K For ADUs

Rebates of up to $15,000 are available for homeowners who build Accessory Dwelling Units on their property.

Former OC Rep. Katie Porter Joins Race For CA Governor

Democrat and former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter announced her bid to run for governor of California in a video posted Tuesday.

3 Hikers Rescued, Including 2 Children, At Big Basin: Police

The two young children were starting to suffer from hypothermia before they were rescued, according to California Highway Patrol.

$2.2 Million Allocated To Protect Immigrants And Refugees

The money is on top of $1.3 million the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved in February.

Contra Costa Man Faces Charges For 3D-Printed Machine Gun

Authorities allege the 21-year-old used a 3D-printer to convert a Glock-style gun to a machine gun — illegal under federal law to possess.

Feds Zero In On Mayor Bass Over College Antisemitism Claims

Trump administration officials want to meet with Mayor Karen Bass as they press her to respond to what they a "scourge of antisemitism."

USC To Raise Tuition In 2025-26 Academic Year

The tuition and living costs for USC undergraduates is expected to be about $100,000 per year.

X Sued By Media Watchdog Group

According to Media Matters, hate speech rose on the platform after Elon Musk took over Twitter and renamed it X.

6,000 Child Porn Videos And Images Get SF Man Federal Prison Sentence

He admitted that a family friend's daughter, who was a minor, was among his victims.

Racist LAPD Recordings A 'Major Setback,' Chief Admits

Some officers recorded making bigoted statements by a whistleblower have been taken out of the field pending an ongoing investigation.

Legoland Offers Free Tickets To First Responders Of Los Angeles Fires

The Carlsbad-based theme park is offering a complimentary Hopper Ticket and up to four additional Hopper Tickets at 50% off.

Pleasanton Teens Stabbed In Large Fight; Man Makes Death Threats: PPD

Two teens were stabbed and one was arrested near AVHS. In a separate incident, a man was arrested on charges of brandishing a weapon.

Hundreds Protest In Livermore Against Trump Education Policies

Kristie Wang, Christiaan VandenHeuvel, and others spoke at the Speak Up for Students and Public Education Rally at Livermorium Plaza.