Girl Thanks Hero; Mr. Anti-Bully; Measles Cases: 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 12 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. Republican Midterm Bloodbath In California Finally Ends

The nation’s last undecided race ended Wednesday with a win for the Democrats. In the end, half the state's GOP delegation was wiped out.

2. 220 Measles Cases Confirmed In California, 26 Other States

Measles is on the uptick in the US due to international travel and domestic anti-vaxxers. 110,000 died of measles worldwide last year.

3. Beef Recall Expanded In California Over Salmonella

JBS Tolleson Inc. has expanded its beef recall. The meat is linked to a salmonella outbreak in which 250 people fell ill.

4. CA Residents Can Return Home To Fire-Leveled Paradise: PHOTOS

See residents of Paradise, the California town leveled by the deadly Camp Fire, return back home as evacuations lift in Magalia and Concow.

5. Kevin Hart Steps Down From Oscars Gig Over Old Homophobic Tweet

Two days after accepting his "dream job" as the Oscars host, comedian Kevin Hart was forced to step down amid controversy over an old Tweet.

6. Golden Globe Awards 2019: Complete List Of Nominations

The Golden Globe Awards will be co-hosted by actress Sandra Oh of "Killing Eve" and Andy Samberg of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

• Also see: Golden Globe Nominations 2019: See Full List Of Nominees (PHOTOS)

7. Grammy Awards Nominations 2019: See The Full List (PHOTOS)

Nominations for the 61st annual Grammy Awards are rolling out with Cardi B, Drake and Post Malone dominating record and album of the year.

8. Retired Redondo Officers Solve 1995 Murder Cold Case

A man was shot in a grocery store parking lot in 1995 and the case went cold. Now, there is a convicted killer thanks to two retired cops.

9. Hero Dog Saves Family From House Fire In Huntington Beach

A family dog's barking roused her sleeping family when their house caught fire overnight.

10. 'Mr. Anti-Bully': Reformed RivCo Bully, 12, Sets A Mistake Right

“I realized this isn’t who I want to be," the boy says with wisdom beyond his years. "And so I decided to switch everything around."

11. Little Girl Thanks Off-Duty Paramedic Who Saved Her From Drowning

LA Fire Department paramedic happened to be on vacation at Maui resort where four-year-old Sophia was found at the bottom of the pool.

12. Mountain Lion Takes Stroll Through Fremont (Video)

The nonchalant cougar was captured on a home surveillance camera.

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Ghirardelli Warehouse Sale; Candy Cane Hunt: NorCal Weekend
• Wiener Winter Festival; Sand Snowman Contest: SoCal Weekend

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