Multiple Wildfires; Fire Captain Mourned: 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. Klamathon Wildfire Turns Deadly As Wildfires Sweep Across West

Homes are being destroyed and threatened in California, Utah, and Colorado. Oregon fires are among those spreading as well.

Also see:

• Box Fire Burning On Cajon Pass Started By Truck
• County Fire: 9 Structures Destroyed, 110 Still Threatened
• Destructive Pawnee Fire Nearly Contained
• Valley Fire: Blaze Forces Evacuations, Grows To 1,000 Acres
• West Fire: 400 Acres Burned, Homes Destroyed In Alpine

2. Capt. David Rosa Remembered By Firefighters, Family And Friends

Orange County Fire Authority, Long Beach Fire, family, and friends mourn the loss of Capt. David Rosa at a memorial service, Tuesday.

3. Elon Musk Sends Engineers To Rescue Boys Trapped In Thailand Cave

The Tesla founder is deploying experts and tools from his SpaceX and Boring Co. to help save the soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand.

4. Tina Turner's Son Dead In Apparent Studio City Suicide

The firstborn son of R & B legend Tina Turner was found dead Tuesday in his Studio City home.

5. Andy Dick Faces Groping Allegations, Again

Comedian Andy Dick, oft accused of sexually inappropriate behavior, will appear in a Valley courtroom on a sexual battery charge.

6. 'Evil' LA Man Held In Stabbing Rampage At Child's Birthday Party

A Los Angeles man has been charged with stabbing 9 people including several young refugee children at a birthday party in Boise.

7. Beaumont Unified Files Suit Against Ex-Teacher Samantha Ciotta

Recently sued by a high schooler who was molested by a now-former teacher, BUSD filed a cross-complaint against the woman.

8. Movers Steal Computer, $10K In Bitcoin, Sheriff's Office Says

The trio — two remained at large Tuesday — was hired by a Saratoga family to help them move, a Santa Clara County sheriff's official said.

9. Boy Grows Up To Follow In Slain Deputy Dad's Heroic Footsteps

His father, an LA Sheriff's deputy, was killed in the line of duty when Joseph Blair was only 6, but now he will wear the same badge.

10. Watch: Margarita-Lapping Bear Luxuriates In Jacuzzi

An Altadena couple captured a black bear on video after it took over their jacuzzi and cocktail hour.

ALSO SEE:

• Best CA Summer Beers To Put In Your Cooler
• Here’s California's Best Burger
• California Hot Dog Joints Among 75 Best In U.S.: Report

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• K9 Gladiators Mud Run; Art & Garden Festival: NorCal Weekend
• Fireworks Shows; Anime Expo; Nighttime Zoo: SoCal Weekend

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