Harrowing Birth|Lawmaker Indicted|Mattress Surfer: 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. Rep. Duncan Hunter And Wife Indicted For Misuse Of Campaign Funds

Hunter and his wife were indicted on charges that they allegedly used more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses.

Update:

• Rep. Duncan Hunter: Charges Are Politically Motivated
• Rep. Hunter, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Charges Of Misusing Funds

2. Ground Beef Recalled For E. Coli Was Shipped To CA Warehouses

The recalled meat possibly contaminated with E. coli was shipped to warehouses in two states: California and Colorado.

3. Orchard Supply Hardware To Close All California Stores

The company said they will offer store closing sales as part of the process to close all 99 locations nationwide by the end of the year.

• Also see: Orchard Supply Hardware Store Closing Sales Start In California

4. Accused Golden State Killer Will Be Tried In Sacramento

The accused Golden State Killer will be tried in Sacramento "We can't rule out the possibility of additional charges," OCDA Rackauckas said.

5. Bay Area Native Mollie Tibbetts Found Dead

The college student had been missing for a month.

• Update: Search Ends For Missing Sailor From San Diego-Based USS Lake Erie

6. Asia Argento, Leader Of #MeToo, Accused Of Sexual Assault

The actress allegedly paid $380,000 to a teen co-star after he raised sex-assault allegations against her last year.

• Also see: Asia Argento Responds To Sexual Assault Accusations

7. Verizon Throttling Of CA Fire Vehicle's Data Speed Was 'Mistake'

Santa Clara County's fire chief described the throttling in a brief, saying it happened while deployed to the largest fire in state history.

8. Eww! 'Aggressive' Toe-Biting Bugs Found In Santa Monica Mountains

These little buggers have been known to play dead, & when startled, can "emit a smelly fluid from their anus," a National Park Ranger said.

9. As Pet Death Tolls Mount, Culver City Grapples With Urban Coyotes

The Coyote Management Plan is meant to deter coyotes from the city, but a group of neighbors said they documented more than 40 pet killings.

10. Air Mattress Surfer Nails Nightmare-Sized Surf At Newport's Wedge

The waves were huge, but this Newport Beach area surfer has a backup plan in case of a wipeout. Air mattress surfing does have its benefits.

11. Paramedic Intern Helps Deliver Baby In Harrowing Birth

A baby boy born with an umbilical cord wrapped around his throat is alive today thanks to the help of paramedics in Glendale.

12. Watch Redondo Police K9 Take Down Vicious Jack-In-The-Box Toy

Ammo, a Redondo Beach police K9 team member, showed off his take down tactics in a sweet video.

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Bay Area Pignic; Applefest; King Tut Festival: NorCal Weekend
• Bike The Bay; Coaster Campout; Sip, Stomp & Play: SoCal Weekend

Top photo: Glendale Fire Department

Bottom three photos L-R: Joe Raedle/Getty Images, Glendale Fire Department, Seth @OceanMethod on Instagram