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Officer Honored; Bear Scare; Wild Pigs; 5.0 Quake: Top CA Stories

Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.

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Moye's coworkers from the CHP Riverside Area Office, many of his fellow officers from the agency's Inland Division and a large number of other law enforcement officials from throughout the region and state are expected to attend the service. (Patch contributed image.)
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Moye's coworkers from the CHP Riverside Area Office, many of his fellow officers from the agency's Inland Division and a large number of other law enforcement officials from throughout the region and state are expected to attend the service. (Patch contributed image.)

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 at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.

1. Hundreds Of Officers Honor Slain CHP Colleague

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Officer Andre Moye Jr., who was gunned down Aug. 12, was remembered as a fun-loving, high-spirited lawman committed to public service.

2. 5.0 Quake Rattles Ridgecrest, Southern California

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The quake near Little Lake Thursday was the largest quake to hit the rattled region in weeks and it was followed by several aftershocks.

3. Faculty Member Killed On Cal State Fullerton Campus

A faculty member killed Monday was at last identified; the suspect in the fatal stabbing remains at large.

4. Horrifying Virtual Kidnapping Targets Central Coast Family

After a local family was terrorized while vacationing, Watsonville police and the FBI tracked the kidnapper to a Mexican prison.

5. Teen Exposes Disneyland, SoCal Tourist Attractions To Measles

After returning from New Zealand, this teenage girl visited Disneyland and Universal Studios and brought the measles virus along with her.

6. 5 California Attractions Join TIME's 'World's Greatest Places'

Every year, TIME names 100 of the best destinations in the world. In 2019, a galaxy far, far away joined that coveted list.

7. San Mateo High School Takes 'Phone-Free' Stance

Along with textbooks, locking devices for students' cells were handed out this year, making school among first in U.S. to shut down chatter.

8. Bear Scare: Search For Midnight Snack Prompts 911 Call

A Tahoe-area deputy used a bear round to boot the intruder, rescuing two teenagers bear-ricaded in a bedroom.

9. Missing Pup 'Ruby' Found In O.C., Returned To RivCo Family

The tiny Yorkie reportedly changed hands three times with different individuals before being reunited with its owners.

10. Wild Pigs Tearing It Up In The East Bay

"They eat just about anything they can get their snouts into," and they're "darn good survivors."

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