Wildfires; Power Shutoffs; Bad Santa; Sesame Place: 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. CA Wildfires Latest: Wind-Driven Blazes Burn Across State

Damaging fires are burning on both ends of the state, forcing thousands of people from their homes.

Related:

• Kincade Fire Burns Nearly 50 Sonoma County Homes, Buildings
• Kincade Fire's Devastation In Sonoma County In 10 Images
• 5 New Images Show Kincade Fire's Spread In Sonoma County
• Gov. Newsom Issues Sonoma County State Of Emergency Declaration
• Broken PG&E Equipment Found In Vicinity Of Kincade Fire

2. CA Gov. Wants State's High Gas Prices To Be Investigated

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking the attorney general to investigate whether oil companies are using false advertising or price fixing.

3. With More PG&E Shutoffs Possible, Gov. Demands Improvements

In a letter, Gov. Gavin Newsom told PG&E that it must communicate its plans better than it did during its most recent shutoffs.

4. Sheriff's Deputy Shot And Killed In Line Of Duty

Brian Ishmael was killed while responding to a call in Somerset, El Dorado County.

5. Felicity Huffman Freed From Prison Early

Oscar-nominated Actress Felicity Huffman got out of prison a few days early Friday, imprisoned 11 days in the college admission scandal.

• Related: Felicity Huffman's Dublin Incarceration Garners Gawkers

6. As Lori Loughlin's Girls Leave USC, She Faces New Charges

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among 11 USC parents facing new charges in the college admissions scandal.

7. 'Mean Spirited' Messages Sent To Girl, 10, Who Took Her Own Life

The texts sent to Allison Wendel of Santa Ana were not bullying in the technical sense, according to experts.

8. Mom Ranted At Daughter's Alleged Bullies, Faces Charges

The mother of a Niguel Hills Middle School student was charged Tuesday and faces a year in jail for her diatribe & "A-- Whooping" tickets.

9. Guardians Of Boy Killed During Bullying At MoVal School To Sue

Young Diego died following an assault at a middle school campus in Moreno Valley.

10. Bad Santa Suspect Sleeps It Off In Brea

Be it naughty or nice, Brea police are taking a little heat for sharing a picture of a drunken suspect sound asleep in their holding tank.

11. LA Measles Patient Visited Disneyland, Starbucks While Infectious

Los Angeles County health officials are warning residents of a potential exposure to measles at Disneyland and two LA Starbucks.

12. Sesame Place Theme Park Coming To San Diego County

The nearly 17-acre Sesame Place San Diego will feature rides, water slides, live character shows, parades and interactive experiences.

For the weekend:

• DogFest; Boo At The Zoo; Halloween Events: NorCal Weekend
• Howl-O-Ween; WCKD Village; Halloween Events: SoCal Weekend