Rocket Launch; Mom And Son Reunite; Border Tunnel: 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. (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. CA Housing Headed For Slowdown: Forecast

California Association of Realtors annual housing forecast released Thursday predicts sales will slow in 2019 for the first time in years.

• Also see: $770 Million In Unclaimed Money Held By CA

2. Tunnel Discovered Near US-Mexico Border In California

Officials mapped the 31-foot-deep, 627-foot-long tunnel and found that it reached 336 feet into the country, authorities said.

3. Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is the second California legislator to receive death threats recently.

4. Great White Shark Attacked Teen In Encinitas, Testing Confirms

Keane Hayes, 13, of Encinitas, was attacked by the shark on Sept. 29 while lobster diving.

5. Fitbit Assists Homicide Case Involving Father Killing Daughter

The Fitbit the victim was wearing registered her heartbeat spiking. Her father is accused of the crime.

6. 1,000-Pound Metal Hammer Stolen From Healdsburg Community Center

Police are trying to nail down the thieves.

7. Boy Says He Was Bloodied By Bullies While Adult Egged It On

A school supervisor told other students to "jump him," and another altercation was caught on tape, the Palos Verdes Estates student alleges.

• Also see: California Girl, 10, Bullied To 'Breaking Point,' Says Mom

8. Homeless Woman Reunites With Son, Thanks To Seal Beach Community

It was a tearful reunion for this family, reunited after homelessness, thanks to the community of Seal Beach.

9. Milpitas Teen Makes History Winning Table Tennis Olympic Bronze

Kanak Jha, 18, learned to play table tennis when he was a mere 5 years old after watching his sister compete. The whole family plays.

10. Historic Rocket Launch Lights Up California Sky: Photos

The SoCal sky lit up with the SpaceX rocket launch that saw the ship's booster land back on Earth on the West Coast for the first time.

FOR THIS WEEKEND:

• Pirates Of Emerson; Zombie Brew Crawl: NorCal Weekend
• Dark Harbor; Wags & Waves; Polly Pocket Tour: SoCal Weekend

Photo: SpaceX Launch courtesy Joe Fanaselle