Elephants Join Study; Cold Case Arrest: 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.

Charges Upped To Murder For Man Accused In Sister's Death

• The 27-year-old victim passed away this week from injuries allegedly sustained in fight with her sibling in Escondido, police said.

NASA Celebrates Bittersweet Anniversary Of Mars Rover

• The Martian rover Opportunity accomplished a thousand times more than it was supposed to, but a dust storm may mean the end of her mission.

How Much Will Super Bowl Tickets Cost You?

• If you want to see the Rams take on the Patriots in Atlanta, you might have to sacrifice a mortgage payment.

Mama Elephants Participate In Milk-Nutrition Study At Safari Park

• Test results from the two lactating African elephants will refine "recipes" for milk substitutes used when hand-rearing elephant babies.

Record-Breaking 94K Students Apply To SDSU For Fall 2019

• Prospective candidates will learn in March if they are admitted for the upcoming academic year, San Diego State University officials said.

Cold Case Arrest: Accused East Bay Killer Tracked To Arizona

• It took 28 years and advances in DNA technology, but an arrest has finally been made in the "brutal" murder of a Fremont man.

Former Walmart Cashier, Relatives Steal $5K In Merchandise: Cops

• The former Walmart employee, her mother and her sister "admitted to conspiring together to commit the thefts from Walmart," police said.

Beverly Hills Attorney Sold Opiates On Craigslist, Feds Say

• The attorney is accused of selling 50 oxycodone pills for $1,200 to a law enforcement source, according to court documents.

Manny Pacquiao's LA Home Burglarized During Vegas Fight

• Police are investigating the burglary, which is believed to have happened while the boxing legend was in Las Vegas defending his title.

'So Strong': Dublin Teen Fights Cancer Battle With Community Help

• "We are so thankful for our wonderful community that has come beside us. We know we don't walk alone."

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--PHOTO: Umngani, having her milk expressed by Mindy Albright, senior keeper, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Courtesy of San Diego Zoo Global