Border Unrest; Camp Fire Contained; Flash Floods: 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 back at the top 10 news stories across the state over the past week. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

1. Calif. Democratic Leader Quits As Sexual Abuse Allegations Mount

California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman resigned Thursday amid allegations of sexual misconduct lobbed by staffers and activists.

2. 42 Arrested For Illegally Crossing US-Mexico Border: Official

Members of the migrant caravan in Tijuana marched toward the border and prompted a five-hour shutdown at the San Ysidro crossing.

• Also see: Photos: Migrant Caravan Workers Flee Tear Gas At US-Mexico Border

3. Deadly Camp Fire In Northern California Fully Contained

At least 85 people were killed and nearly 250 are still unaccounted for as the blaze reached 100 percent containment Sunday.

• Also see: Camp Fire Volunteer Will Never Be The Same

4. Watch: Crew Rescues Man Clinging To Tree In Raging LA River

The dramatic rescue of a man clinging to a tree branch in the middle of the rain-swollen LA River was captured on tape.

• Also see: Photos: California Rain Impacts Wildfire-Burned Areas With Floods

5. Southwest Sorry For Mocking 5-Year-Old's Unusual Name

Mother Traci Redford and her daughter got an apology after the young girl's name became the brunt of a bad joke.

6. Stephen Hillenburg, 'SpongeBob' Creator, Dies At 57

Hillenburg announced in 2017 that he had been diagnosed with ALS.

7. Woman Dies Trapped In Clothing Donation Bin In Petaluma

There was no evidence indicating it was "anything other than a tragic accident," Petaluma police said.

8. Safe Surrender Of Baby Noah: Fire Station Celebrates His Adoption

One year ago, a brave mother left "baby Noah" at a fire station within 72 hours of his birth. She gave him the greatest gift of all: Family.

9. South Bay's BottleKeeper Lands 'Shark Tank' Deal

The BottleKeeper team hates warm beer, and it turns out the investors on "Shark Tank" do too.

10. Watch: Payless Fools Influencers With Designer Shoe Pop-Up

Social media influencers invited to the grand opening at a Santa Monica mall paid up to $600 for a pair of "Palessi" shoes.

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Night Bloom; Tree & Menorah Lightings: NorCal Weekend
• Garden Of Lights; Tree & Menorah Lightings: SoCal Weekend

Photo: Migrants cross the river at the Mexico-U.S. border after pushing past a line of Mexican police at the Chaparral crossing in Tijuana, Mexico as they try to reach the U.S. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)