Famous Singer's Mom Scares Off Burglars | Sonic Boom| Truck Full Of Frozen Turkeys Stolen: CA News

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.

• Famous Singer's Mom Scares Off Home Invasion Burglars: Report
• Jail Supervisor Threatened Inmates With Release Of Nude Videos
• Residents Poisoned At Retirement Home, Killing 2 — Woman Sentenced To 40 Days In Jail
• Did You Hear A Sonic Boom? This Is What It Was
• Anti-Indigenous Thanksgiving Message Painted On SoCal Freeway Billboard Near Tribal Land
• 'It Brings Hope': NFL Star Gives Back To Nonprofit He Once Lived At Ahead Of Thanksgiving
• Rush-Hour Takeover Of Freeway For Music Video Shoot Lands CA Man In Trouble
• Singer's Killers Ambushed Her In 'Targeted' Attack: DA
• Salmon Swim Far Upstream In CA Creek For The First Time In Decades: 'Incredibly Gratifying'
• Search For Child Pornography Ends In Bomb Squad, Hazmat Alert
• Terminal Island — The Storied Isle Prison That Housed Manson And Capone — To Close
• Oscar Winner Challenges DA Over Pursuit Of Animal Activist
• Mysterious, Threatening Holiday Cards Leave Neighborhood Confused, Alarmed
• Man Swept Into Ocean At Same State Park Where Dad And 7-Year-Old Daughter Died Last Week
• Kittens Rescued From Car Engine
• Disappearing, Reappearing Bus Shelters? It's A Thing
• Truck Containing Hundreds Of Frozen Turkeys Stolen From Lake Elsinore Nonprofit: Report
• Man Accused Of Pointing Gun At Group Of Kids In Park: Police
• Man Arrested 43 Years After Wife's Body Was Found
• Gramma The Galapagos Tortoise, Oldest Animal At San Diego Zoo, Dies
• Driverless Waymo Robotaxis Coming To Wine Country
• Child Molester Who Stabbed Girl Sentenced For Attack On Wife In OC, DA Says
• CA Restaurant Honored As Best In North America
• Woman Who Threw Injured Dog Over Fence Arrested In OC, Police Say
• 'Report Me For Terrorism:' CA Man's Synagogue Bomb Threats Lands Him In Federal Court
• Turkey Cuddle Therapy, Fowl Acupuncture: Sanctuary Offers Gentle Living For Rescued Birds
• House Republicans Probe Antisemitism Allegations In NorCal School District
• RivCo Sheriff For CA Governor Asks For Financial Help To Pay His Lawyers: Report
• Thrill Rides, Kiddie Rides Or Sale: New CEO To Tackles Struggling Knott's And Magic Mountain
• CA Politicians 'On Edge' After F.B.I. Letters Notify Of Tapped Phones

Other notable stories this week include:

OC Family Once Shattered By 2007 Crash Faces New Crisis As Mother Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer

A fundraiser is raising money for the OC family whose three children died in a 2007 freeway crash, as the mother now battles cancer.

Proposed Military Break With Scouts Over 'Boy-Friendly Spaces' Could Affect Thousands Of CA Scouts

Scouting America pushes back as draft memo that would dissolve ties between the military and Scouting.

FBI: Suspected D.C. Shooter Had San Diego Connection, Could Face Death Penalty

Authorities are considering the death penalty for a man with San Diego connections who is suspected of shooting two National Guard members.

'Facing A Nightmare:' IE Apartments Leveled In Four-Alarm Blaze, How To Help Residents Who Lost Everything

Flames and smoke ravaged a Rialto apartment complex over the weekend.

CA Festival Of Lights Tops National 'Readers' Choice' Holiday Light Show List

The news is out! This one destination hotel & spa in Southern California is nationally ranked as the best Festival of Lights in the U.S.

3 Fossa Pups Born At San Diego Zoo

The newborn trio includes two males named Isalo and Fiaro and a female named Volana.

Meet Taxi, Wellness K-9 For San Diego County Sheriff's Office

The English Labrador was originally raised as a guide dog and now serves as a certified therapy dog.

7 Teens Hospitalized In Rollover Crash In OC

The teenagers were crammed into a pick-up truck that was driving through Fullerton, police said.

A Man Stops For A Snack And Becomes A Multi-Millionaire With One Scratch

A Sebastopol 76 station sold a $5 million ticket. Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Santa Rosa stores also sold winning scratcher tickets in 2025.

Mystery Millionaire: $4.6M Lottery Ticket Sold In Valley Still Unclaimed

Nearly four months after the winning ticket was sold, the player has yet to come forward — and time is running out.

Dad, Stepmom Arrested Weeks After 14-Month-Old Daughter Dies

The father and stepmother of a 14-month-old girl have been arrested more than two weeks after her death, Long Beach police announced.

Hate Symbols, Racial Slurs, Found In Pleasanton School Bathroom Stalls

AVHS Principal Malcolm Norrington said that the graffiti was quickly removed, and an investigation is underway.

Man Pushing Wheelchair Struck, Killed In Fullerton

The man was struck Sunday evening by a Toyota Prius as he was walking across a marked crosswalk.

'Action-Packed' Professional Bull Riding Event Will Return To The East Bay

"Don't miss this action-packed night where man and beast collide in one of the most electrifying shows in sports," organizers said.

Cal Fires Head Coach Days After Blowout Loss In Rivalry Game

"After careful consideration, we believe the time has come for new leadership," General Manager Ron Rivera said.

Swarm Of Strong Quakes Hit South Bay: Did You Feel Them?

A series of three powerful quakes hit early Wednesday morning that were felt around the Bay.

Tri-Valley City Among Top 10 Cleanest American Cities: Study

See which Tri-Valley city was the only one in California to make the top 10 based on factors like air quality and resident satisfaction.

San Ramon Soccer Team Competing In National US Open Cup

The team beat heavy fog and the Olympic Club of San Francisco to make it into the prestigious championship.