Earthquake Swarm; Olympic Medals; Trump Chicken: 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. Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Challenge To California's Gun Law

The state's law requires a 10-day waiting period on firearm purchases.

2. Hidden Torture: Homeschool Laws In CA, US Shield Abusive Parents

Some homeschool laws can make it easy for parents to abuse and even torture children, sometimes until they die.

3. NFLer Jonathan Martin Reportedly Detained For School Threat

Police are investigating whether former Dolphin Jonathan Martin threatened Harvard-Westlake School on Instagram.

4. Good Samaritan Rescues Girl From Alleged Kidnapping In Santa Ana

If you see something, say something, & this woman saw a girl being allegedly kidnapped and did something about it in Santa Ana.

5. Rape Suspect Poisons Himself To Death At End Of Police Chase

A suspect in an LA rape case led police on a chase to Ventura County that ended with his apparent poisoning death on the 101 Freeway.

• Also see: Guns, 'Large Amount' Of Ammo Found In Alleged RivCo School Plot

6. Earthquake Swarm Rattles Danville, East Bay Friday

Five quakes were reported in the East Bay early Friday morning. Did YOU feel them?

• Also see: Earthquake Swarm Hits Danville, Alamo

7. Los Alamitos Mom Rocks With Hand-Painted Treasures

Los Alamitos mother, Crystal Olney found a way to express herself as well as entertain her children through painting tiny works of art.

8. RivCo Hockey Player, Youngest On Team, Now Olympic Gold Medalist

While you were sleeping, a teenage hockey player from Riverside County was busy winning an Olympic gold medal.

Also see:

• 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist Hilary Knight Makes Palo Alto Proud
• Fremont Teen Karen Chen Places 10th In Olympics Single Skating

9. How Strangers Helped A Mom With A Screaming Toddler At LAX

Strangers helped a mother calm her baby at the busy California airport. The details were shared in a Facebook post that has gone viral.

• Also see: United Airlines Employee Finds San Francisco Woman's Wedding Ring

Brit Morin said she now has a "newfound faith in humanity and airlines."

10. Inflatable Trump Chicken Spotted In San Francisco: Photos

The Trump Chicken, created by Danelle Morton, arrived in California last weekend.

• Also see: High On Yoga: California Teacher Integrates Marijuana Into Class

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Poker Charity Benefit; Crab Feeds; Purim Palooza: NorCal Weekend
• County Fair; Benefit Concert; Dinner Cruises: SoCal Weekend

Photo courtesy of Steve Maller/@stevemaller and @TrumpChickenSF