Creepy Ad; Mojave Maxine; Super Blue Blood Moon: 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.

1. Super Blue Blood Moon And Lunar Eclipse: Moon Turns Red Jan. 31

The phenomenon of a blue moon, supermoon and total lunar eclipse hasn’t occurred in the United States in more than 150 years.

2. CA's 'Mojave Maxine' Counters Punxsutawney Phil's Forecast

The Southern California tortoise emerged from her burrow this week, signaling warm weather ahead.

3. Virginia Amtrak Crash: California Representatives Aboard

Several state lawmakers tweeted from the deadly scene.

4. LIST: CA Cities Give ICE License Plate Information

ICE agents now have access to a database of license plates thanks to a Livermore company.

5. Elon Musk's Boring Co. Sells 10,000 Flamethrowers In 2 Days

Although Boring Co. is a tunneling firm, pre-orders for the $500 flamethrowers have already pulled in a whopping $5 million.

6. CHP Helicopter Hit By Laser: Video

See what it's like when the laser hits the helicopter, blinding the pilot.

• Also see: Newport Beach Helicopter Crash: 3 Killed, Police Say

7. From Here To Vietnam: International Fencing, Smuggling Ring

The Bay Area spike in vehicle burglaries was driven by the ring that bought stolen goods for shipment to Vietnam, police reveal.

8. LA Jr. High Shooting: Girl Claims Gun Went Off In Her Backpack

Two kids were shot in a Salvador Castro Middle School classroom, and police arrested a girl, 12, who said the gun went off in her backpack.

• Update: LA Middle School Shooting Was An Accident, Police Confirm

9. 'Glee' Star Mark Salling Kills Himself Before Sentencing: Report

"Glee" star Mark Salling hung himself by the LA River while awaiting a prison sentence for possessing child porn.

• Also see: Ex-NBA Player Rasual Butler Killed In High Speed Crash

10. New Netflix Bus Stop Ad Moves, Breathes, & Creeps People Out

A naked mannequin vacuum sealed in plastic is seen 'breathing' through a face mask at a West Hollywood bus stop. Is it creepy or cool?

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Wine & Chocolate Walk; Gatsby Jazz Age Party: NorCal Weekend
• Super Bowl Watch Party; Black History Parade: SoCal Weekend

Photos: Renee Schiavone/Patch; Youtube screen grab; The Living Desert