Winning Tickets|Suspicious Packages|Epic Park Hop: 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 eight 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. 8 Mega Millions Tickets With 5 Numbers Sold In CA

Eight tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, were sold in California for the record-setting Mega Millions lottery draw.

• Also see: How Much California Spends On Lottery And Why We Shouldn't

2. Sen. Kamala Harris Is Latest Democrat Mailed Pipe Bomb

A suspect was arrested in connection with the suspected explosive packages sent to democrats and other prominent figures Friday morning.

• Also see: Suspicious Package Sent To Activist Tom Steyer In Burlingame

3. DNA Match Leads To Arrest For Girl's Sex Assault In 2011

Evidence collected at time of 14-year-old's attack in Rohnert Park matched suspect's DNA taken after another assault, police said.

4. Choking Third-Grader Saved By 'Heroic' Livermore Custodian

School officials said this is not the first time Patrick Mulrooney has had to use the Heimlich maneuver to save a student's life.

• Also see: Club Sport Employees Honored For Saving Danville Man's Life

5. Santa Cruz Deputies Praised For Saving Man From Fire

Deputies knocked down a house door to rescue a man from a fire.

• Also see: Good Samaritan Rescues 3 From Car Fire In Northern California

6. Purple Heart Recipient Armed With Gift Of Sight

Leonard Vigil was wounded in Iraq and awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery but lost partial vision -- until now.

7. K-9 Sherlock Sniffs Out $40K Of Heroin, Meth Going To LA Jails

The furry detective didn't have Watson, but still helped uncover an alleged conspiracy to transport illegal narcotics into LA County jails.

8. Couple Visits All Disneyland Resorts In Epic Park Hop

There is loving Disney Resorts and then there is LOVING them! This couple followed Mickey coast to coast on a 24-hour adventure.

FOR THE WEEKEND:

• Boo At The Zoo; DogFest Bay Area; Halloween Events: NorCal Weekend
• Zoo-tacular; Mac N' Cheese Fest; Halloween Events: SoCal Weekend

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