Hero Pets|Driverless Cars|Trump Impeachment Class: 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. California Low In ‘Best State In Country’ Ranking By U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report released its rankings of best states in the U.S. for 2018. See how California ranks.

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2. Driverless Cars Coming To California This April

The Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing permits for self-driving cars in April.

3. Barbra Streisand Reveals She Cloned Her Dog

The singer had cells taken from the mouth and stomach of her 14-year-old dog Samantha, who died last year, so that she could be cloned.

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4. ICE Sweeps Through Northern California After Warning

At least 11 people were detained by immigration officers. The sweep comes after a NorCal mayor issued a warning.

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5. 3 Children Found Living In A Box In Joshua Tree, Parents Arrested

Sheriff's officials say the youth were living in the box for four years.

6. Laguna Beach Boy Suffers Brain Injury Snowboarding In Oregon

Brayden Belden's family is seeking help through GoFundMe to cover Brayden's increasing medical expenses.

7. Criticism Prompts SDSU To Change Name Of Trump Impeachment Class

The course was called "Trump: Impeachment, Removal, or Conviction?"

8. Video Shows Man Violently Shove Woman At San Diego Redbox

Surveillance video captured by the store's security camera shows the man standing behind the woman, then shove her to the ground.

9. Hero Police Dog Gets Purple Heart For Taking A Bite Out Of Crime

Puskas, Santa Ana K-9 officer, had surgery after losing many teeth during a takedown with a violent parolee Monday. Now, he's on the mend.

10. Rohnert Park Fire Victim Credits Cat For Saving Life

A resident of Jubilee Court whose home was almost completely lost to fire last week tells Patch her cat woke her up, saving her life.

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Mardi Party; STEM Fair; White Elephant Sale: NorCal Weekend
• Spring Busker Festival; Wildflower Festival: SoCal Weekend

Photos courtesy Jennifer Lessley; Santa Ana Police Department