Freeway For Fallen Firefighter; Mickey Magic: Top CA Stories

CALIFORNIA – It was another busy news week across California. Missed the headlines on Patch? Whether you're looking for breaking or bizarre news, or sweet or silly features, we've rounded up some of the most share-worthy stories from the past week.

Take a look at some of the top 10 news stories from across the state.

I-15 Stretch Dedicated To Fallen Cal Fire Firefighter

• Husband, father and firefighter Cory Iverson, 32, died December 2017 while battling the devastating Thomas Fire in Ventura County.

Game Of Floods: Can Climate Change Have A Fun Side?

• Developed by Marin County employees, the board game, that challenges players to survive amid sea-level rise, now is for sale in a boxed set.

Plans Detailed To Prevent Further 'Super Bloom' Chaos In Elsinore

• "We're using a coordinated approach to reduce impacts...while still providing visitors an opportunity to see this amazing public display."

DNA Match IDs Killer In 1979 La Jolla Murder: Police

• Barbara Becker, a 37-year-old mother of two, was stabbed to death in her home, a case that frustrated homicide detectives for four decades.

Driver Breakdances At Gunpoint After Police Chase: Video

• After a slow-moving chase from Calabasas to Pacoima, a suspect busted a move before getting busted by police.

4 Oakland Churches Start Parking Program For Car-Living Homeless

• Security guards will stay overnight to keep people safe. Portable toilets, along with drinking and hand-washing stations will be set up.

Man Accused Of Riding Horse In Santa Cruz Co. While Drunk

• Authorities weren't horsing around when they stopped the man who was riding down the street.

Special-Needs Tot Has Magical Encounter With Mickey Mouse

• "Thank you for being more than an employee. Thank you for being an absolutely magical human being," Ella's mom said of this cast member.

Mired By College Admissions Scandal, Stanford Responds

• The university is on the hook over what to do with the purported $770,000 in fraudulent gifts accepted solely by its former sailing coach.

Big Rig Hauling Salami Catches Fire On I-580

• The driver was able to escape the blaze and was not injured.

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