SloMo Homerun|Pelicans Plunge|E. Coli Outbreak: 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 Population Nearly 40 Million

California welcomed 309,000 new residents in 2017, according to the state Department of Finance.

Also see:

• 63 Calif. Companies Make Forbes 2018 List Of Best Employers
• CA Considers Letting Undocumented Residents Serve On State Boards

2. Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Kills 1 Californian

A total of 121 cases of people falling ill have been reported.

• Also see: Here’s How Hard Increase In Mosquito-Borne Diseases Is Hitting CA

3. Cosby, Polanski Booted From The Academy

Rapists Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski have been expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Also see:

• Marin County Artist Creates #MeToo Collection
• Ashley Judd Sues Weinstein, Alleging He Sabotaged Her Career
• Johnny Depp's Bodyguards Sue, Alleging Wild Working Conditions

4. Classmates Stop Stabbing Of Boy, 12, In Elementary School Brawl

A fight between two sixth-graders at a Stevenson Ranch school left one 12-year-old with stab wounds and another in police custody.

5. Fearing A Cat, Homeless Man Breaks Into CA Governor's Mansion

Steven Seeley said he knew the mansion would be unlocked because Gov. Jerry Brown is an "open-door policy kind of guy."

• Also see: CA 7-Eleven Store Blasts Classical Music To Deter Homeless

6. Coroner IDs Mill Valley Shooting Victim, Suspected Gunman

The Marin County Sheriff-Coroner's Office released the identities of the victim, suspected shooter and a third person critically injured.

• Previous: Suspected Gunman Found Dead Following Shooting In Mill Valley

7. Garth Brooks At Stagecoach: 5 Things You Didn't (And Should) Know

Plus, some up close and personal interview footage with the legendary performer.

• Also see: 'Donny & Marie' Bringing Act To The Coachella Valley

8. Yellow Fever Restaurant In California Serves Up Controversy

Although the term "yellow fever" has been used to describe a sexual fetish for Asian women, the restaurant co-founder stands by the name.

9. Watch: Tiny T-Ball Player's Slow-Mo Dash For Home Steals Internet

He's only 3-years-old and he's already taken the country by storm. This SoCal FOAL baseball player was told to run home as fast as he can!

10. SEE: Pelicans Plunge Into University's Graduation Ceremony

The pelicans entered the ceremony with pomp and circumstance – one even took a seat in the middle of the crowd.

• Also see: Firefighters Rescue Fawn From Tri-Valley Creek

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Tequila Train; Polynesian Festival: NorCal Weekend
• Air Show; Disney On Ice; A Cappella Jam: SoCal Weekend