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'Murder Mansion' For Sale; R.I.P. To Beloved Lion: Top CA Stories

Uber ponders food by drone, 102-year-old faces eviction, 13 healed sea lions return to sea, skirt ban and more this week from California.

San Francisco Zoo announced passing of lion Jahari, 16, the patriarch of his group and a favorite among guests and staff
San Francisco Zoo announced passing of lion Jahari, 16, the patriarch of his group and a favorite among guests and staff (Marianne V. Hale/SF Zoo.)

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 the top 10 news stories from across the state.
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Uber Files Paperwork To Begin Food Delivery By Drone In San Diego

  • Uber has asked the FAA for permission to begin testing food delivery drones in San Diego. Public comment on the proposal is now open.

Lion Patriarch Dies At San Francisco Zoo

  • "We will always remember his bellowing roar, heard from every corner of the zoo. It's a tremendous loss and we are heartbroken."

LA's Legendary 'Murder Mansion' Is Back On The Market

  • For more than half a century, the mansion remained an empty monument to a shocking crime scene.

13 Sea Lions Released Back Into The Pacific: Video

  • The Pacific Marine Mammal Center celebrated the release of the California sea lions, each rehabilitated and ready for life on their own.

Father's Grief Inspires 3,100-Mile Bike Ride From San Ramon's SAP

  • Price Burlington is planning to depart June 2 with the goal of raising $100,000 for the nonprofit High Fives.

102-Year-Old Widow To Be Evicted For Landlord's Daughter

  • A 102-year-old woman faces eviction from her Ladera Heights home next month so her landlord can move in his daughter.

Santa Anita Death Toll Reaches 25 After Two Equines Perish

  • Two more racehorses were euthanized after injuries at Santa Anita Race Track over the past 4 days on yet another rainy race weekend.

Students Protest After San Diego Catholic High School Bans Skirts

  • "Male faculty feel uncomfortable addressing female students about the length of their skirts," the principal wrote in an email to parents.

Eyewitness Helps Capture 'Career Criminal'

  • This citizen took "If you see something, say something" a step further by snapping a photo. Crimes in 9 cities were solved, police say.

Guilty: Man Convicted Of Murder In Palm Springs Police Slayings

  • John Hernandez Felix faces a possible death sentence for gunning down Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, 63, and Officer Lesley Zerebny, 27.

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