True Crime Author Killed | Fallen Hiker Clings To Cliff | Grocery Store Sexual Assault

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.

• Citizen Who Held Down Burglary Suspect Won't Face Charges In Asphyxiation Death
• Man, 56, Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 8th Grader
• Watch: Hiker Plummets 100+ Feet, Clings To Vertical CA Cliff
• Man Sexually Assaults Woman In Grocery Store, Punches Elderly Woman
• Yosemite Worker’s Death Investigated As Suspicious: Reports
• Several Injured In 100 MPH, Wrong-Way Truck Chase Rampage
• Applications Open Friday For Below-Market-Rate Housing Lottery
• Child Porn Charges Filed Against Social Media Personality
• Martial Arts Teacher Who Worked With Autistic Children Charged With Child Sex Crimes
• Woman Arrested Road Rage Freeway Shooting
• Cal Fire’s New Fire Hazard Maps Affect Millions
• Over 2000 Pounds Of Weed Found In Truck Involved In 580 Crash: CHP
• Behind A Crime Empire: A Fatal Diss Song, Celebrity Victims, DOJ Says
• True Crime Author, Wife, Die After Freeway Pile-Up
• Famed Restaurant Faces Blowback After Chef's Pro-Tesla Comment
• Man Strangled Mother, Arrested After Standoff: Police
• Humanitarian, Body Surfing Star Dies At 60
• Popular East Seafood Restaurant Closing After Nearly 30 Years
• City’s Utility Covered Up Origin Of Wildfire’s That Killed 12, Lawsuit Claims: Report
• Lucky Sighting: Blue Whale Spotted Off CA Coast
• Stolen Bengal Lynx 'Clubber' Found; Suspect At Large
• 4,000 Crime Case DNA Samples To Be Retested Due To Flawed Test Kits
• Stolen Pony ‘Little Evil” Returned To Family After Lengthy Search
• 80 Arrested In Retail Theft Sting At Outlet Mal

Other notable stories this week include:

60 Eggs, Chicks Rescued From Wind-Battered Tree In LA County

Rescued nests belonging to double-crested Cormorants are being cared for at International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center.

Rodrigo's Restaurant Worker Shot And Killed Walking Home From Work

Mr. Abarca leaves behind a 10-year-old son and had been a dedicated employee at Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill in Riverside for nearly 25 years.

Duke's Malibu Closes After Mudslide, Will Reopen For Summer

The PCH institution survived the Palisades Fire, but was badly damaged during subsequent mudslides.

North Bay Congressman: I'm Busy Combatting 'Trump's Unlawful Actions'

Constituents from both parties have attended a series of Coffee With Our Congressman events held by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson.

Police Investigate Racist Vandalism At Elementary School

Officers responded quickly after receiving reports of racist graffiti on public property.

DNA Testing ID's Jane Doe After 59 Years

The body was found in Marin County in 1966.

Trump Justice Department To Investigate LA Sheriff's Department, UCLA

The DOJ announced investigations into the sheriff's department's pace of gun permitting and diversity admissions at CA universities.

Dublin Native Breaks D3 Swimming Record

Max Cory, a 2022 DHS graduate, broke the NCAA Division III record at the national swimming championship.

Gang Members Armed With Machetes Arrested In Park Fight: Sheriff

A witness reported seeing two people with machetes following a group of people around a Sonoma County park.

San Francisco Lawyers Push Back On Trump's Law Firm Attacks

A San Francisco law firm characterized the president's recent actions against attorneys who have opposed him as "despicable."

Man Shoots Teen Caught Stealing His Tires In LA County

Two additional suspects escaped, and police questioned the shooter.

Fisherman Dies Despite Bystanders' Attempts To Save Him: Marin Sheriff

The 78-year-old was fishing for mussels on the shoreline when he fell into the surf, authorities said.

Brutal Flu Season And Spiking Cases Of The Common Cold Wallop CA

The Golden State has seen one of the worst flu seasons in two decades, and as it ebbs, the common cold is spreading rapidly.

Toxic Algae Is Killing CA Seabirds; 'Extreme' Caution Urged At Beaches

To complicate matters, symptoms that arise from the toxin tend to mimic bird flu. What to know

2028 Olympics Venue Changes Approved

Under the plan, basketball moves to the Intuit Dome, Olympic swimming to neighboring SoFi Stadium and gymnastics to the Crypto.com

Berkeley Restaurant Week 2025: A Chocolate Lover's Dream

This annual event features chocolate-infused dishes and supports local food programs. Don't miss the Sushi Making Class!

Wildfire Cleanup Deadline Extended, More Properties Eligible

Property owners impacted by January's wildfires now have more time to opt in to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' program.

Billions Cut From Health Programs: What To Know In CA

The funding supports ongoing public health efforts in California around disease response and vaccinations, according to officials.

Snoop Dog To Deliver USC Business School Commencement Speech

The Long Beach-born entertainer will share "knowledge and life lessons" from throughout his career, according to USC.

Watch 2 Whales Play Near Shores Of Laguna Beach: Report

The breathtaking encounter was filmed by a resident visiting Aliso Beach on March 23, The Orange County Register reported.