Strong Earthquakes; Mall Shooting; Pitcher Dies: 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 at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.

1. 7.1 Magnitude Quake Rattles Southland

Another large earthquake rattled Southern California Friday evening just after 8:20 p.m.

Also see:

• 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California
• Magnitude 5.4 Aftershock Rattles Southern California

2. Shops At Tanforan Shooting In San Bruno: 2 Shot

Police said the Shops At Tanforan will reopen Wednesday morning and there is no word on any arrests.

• Also see: Search Continues For Tanforan Mall Shooters

3. Trump Slams California On Homelessness, Threatens To 'Intercede'

Claiming the homeless crisis began two years ago, the president hinted he may intercede, provoking an immediate response from the governor.

4. 900 Pot Plants, Drugs, Weapon Found In Murrieta Area Busts: Cops

Sheriff's officials say a total of three people were arrested after two raids were conducted this week.

• Also see: Dozens Of Caged Felines, Some Dead, Found In RivCo Home

5. AT&T-Nexstar Feud Blacks Out Local Stations In 97 Markets

A contract dispute between AT&T and Nexstar left DIRECTV, and U-Verse TV customers without local network affiliate news Thursday.

6. Tyler Skaggs Dies, LA Angels Pitcher Mourned

The Los Angeles Angels confirmed pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died. Suicide and foul play are not suspected, and the mystery of why remains.

• Also see: Tyler Skaggs' Memory Honored In Angels Tuesday Game

7. San Onofre Nuclear Power Station Silences Camp Pendelton Sirens

The 50 community alert sirens established to warn residents of an emergency at the SONGS power plant are being decommissioned this week.

8. California's Swimming Pools Have Diarrhea-Causing 'Poop Water'

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows an uptick in crypto parasites in public swimming pools and water parks.

9. Dozens Sickened In New Salmonella Outbreak, CDC Says

The CDC is warning people that papaya is behind a new salmonella outbreak has sickened 62 people.

10. 'Fun House' Sex, Nudity At Alameda Co. Fair: Official Response

The "Pirates of the Magical Midway" fun house at this year's fair was screening an R-rated movie that contained some sexuality and nudity.

11. Fundraiser Underway For Redondo Mom With Stage IV Breast Cancer

After she was diagnosed with cancer in Oct. 2018, Tamie Hopkins underwent an aggressive treatment plan and was unable to work.

• Also see: Redondo Police Dog Retires After Cancer Diagnosis

12. Marin Boy In Urgent Need Of Bone Marrow Transplant

Daniel Rose, 15, is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant, and the San Rafael Pacifics baseball team is trying to help find a match.

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Lunch With Bobcats; County Fair; Summer Concerts: NorCal Weekend
• Safari Cookout; Beer Can Derby; Turtle Trek: SoCal Weekend