Tank Fire; Early Quake Warnings; School Start Times: 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. California Launches New Earthquake Early Warning System

California's new smartphone app MyShake will alert people to nearby earthquakes before humans are able to detect them.

• Also see: Millions Across California To Stop & Drop For The Great ShakeOut

2. Loma Prieta Earthquake 30th Anniversary: The Bay Area Remembers

Several Bay Area quakes this week have coincided with the 30th anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta earthquake. Do you remember it?

3. CA Gov. Slams PG&E 'Greed,' Urges Inquiry, Customer Refunds

"Californians should not pay the price for decades of PG&E's greed and neglect," Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

4. California Is First State To Require Later School Start Times

Under the new law, middle schools will start no earlier than 8 a.m., and high schools will start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

5. Worldwide Child-Porn Busts Include California Men

The Department of Justice identified several of those arrested in connection to the worldwide bust.

6. NuStar Tank Fire Emergency Over

A hazardous materials public health emergency that lasted for about 8 hours is over. The fire is at NuStar is out.

• Also see: Fire Suppression System At Tank Fire Not Working During Inferno

7. SoCal Edison Admits To 'Impact' At Start Of Saddleridge Fire

Southern California Edison acknowledged that its equipment experienced an 'event' at the same time the Saddleridge Fire started.

• Also see: Saddleridge Fire 41 Percent Contained; Questions Turn To Blame

8. Hollywood Ripper's Life Now In The Hands Of A Jury

His son begged for his life. His surviving victim described waking up to a serial killer on top of her. Now a jury chooses life or execution

9. OC Mourns A Life Too Short After Girl, 10, Dies

Garden Grove elementary student Allison Wendel, was found dead in her home this week. Police are investigating whether bullying is to blame.

10. Nine-Year-Old Girl Illegally Detained By Border Patrol: Lawyers

The girl's 10-day detention violates an established precedent that limits a minor's time in custody, her lawyers say.

• Related: Bullying Accusations Investigated After Girl, 10, Found Dead

11. UCSD Alumna Jessica Meir Makes History In All-Female Spacewalk

Jessica Meir and Christina Koch participated in NASA's first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

12. Merced County Woman Reunited With Child She Thought Was Dead

Tina Bejarano thought her baby had died shortly after she gave birth at 17 — until a DNA test led to an unexpected email.

13. 'Breaking Bad' Pop-Up Restaurant Opens In West Hollywood

There won't be any of the infamous blue crystal, but there will be Heisenburgers and "Saul-sa" nachos served by people in hazmat suits.

14. Here's How To Stay In Malibu Barbie Dreamhouse For $60 A Night

To celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary, one lucky person will be able to book Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse for $60 a night on Airbnb.

15. First Gray Whale Of Season Spout-ed In South Orange County

The migration begins! whales travel about 12,000 miles round trip to warm & protected lagoons of Baja to mate & give birth to their calves.

For the weekend:

• Pumpkin Festival; Wharf Fest; Zombie Brew Crawl: NorCal Weekend
• Woofstock; Boo At The Zoo; Brick-Or-Treat: SoCal Weekend