This week's top California news includes a couple kidnapping a baby to force the mother into sex work, a 13-year-old boy dying in an e-bike crash, and a secret waterfall becoming so popular it now requires reservations. - A couple in Contra Costa County faces charges of kidnapping, human trafficking, and child abuse after allegedly taking a baby to coerce the mother into prostitution.
- A 13-year-old boy died in an e-motorcycle crash, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth safety on electric vehicles. - A secret waterfall in California has gained such popularity that officials now require reservations to visit.
- Other stories include a cyberattack on UC and CSU schools, the world's oldest lightbulb turning 125, and a rare dove hatching at the San Diego Zoo. These incidents underscore a range of challenges from violent crime to public safety and environmental management across the state.