'Stay Home' New Normal; Quarantine Sing-Along: CA Top 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.

California Issues 'Stay-At-Home Order': Coronavirus

• Californians may only leave their home to get food and essential supplies and services, effective immediately and until further notice.

Restaurants To Southland: 'We're Dying Unless We Get Customers'

• Grappling with plummeting sales, closures and staff woes, OC & LA restaurateurs try to stay afloat on takeout alone during the coronavirus.

9 Activities To Keep Your Housebound Kids Entertained

• Mix live cams from California zoos & aquariums with art contests, "old-timey" card games & puzzles, and, parents, you'll get through this.

San Francisco Neighbors Sing ‘Sweet Caroline,’ Joined By Thousands On Facebook

“I cannot believe how big this has gotten, totally organically.”

Website Documenting Hate Crimes Against Asians Launches

• Misinformation and xenophobia are fueling violence and harassment against people of Asian descent in the Bay Area and beyond.

Hallmark Channel Begins Christmas Movie Marathon Amid Coronavirus

• The "Countdown to Christmas" movie marathon is meant to provide joy to viewers who are staying at home due to the new coronavirus outbreak.

When Pasta To-Go Comes With Toilet Paper, You Know It's Serious

• One San Fernando Valley restaurant is offering "comfort" meals for pick-up or delivery, with a free roll of T.P. tossed in for "levity."

U.S., Mexico To Curb Border Travel To Control Coronavirus

• The U.S., Mexico and Canada have also worked out a new agreement to immediately return people trying to illegally cross the borders.

CHP Academy Closed Until Coronavirus Passes

• The only time the Academy has interrupted training since opening in July 1976 was in 1992 during the riots that swept Los Angeles.

Disneyland Donates To Food Bank Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

• No food will be wasted, according to the Disneyland Resort. During the shutdown, all excess food is going to OC's Second Harvest Food Bank.