Deadly Wildfires; Record Heat Wave; Most Wanted Fugitives: 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.

CA Fires Latest: 4 Dead, Dozens Of Fires Burn Across The State

More than 50 brush fires broke out in California over the last two days, killing four people and injuring several others fleeing the flames.

CA Turns To Natural Gas To Avoid Outages During Record Heat Wave

Record temperatures have strained the state power grid, forcing officials to activate natural gas resources to produce more electricity.

CA Rolling Blackouts Called Off As Energy Demand Sets Record

An Energy Emergency Alert 3 was in effect statewide Tuesday, and rolling blackouts started in parts of Northern California.

How CA Avoided Mass Blackouts Amid Historic Heatwave

A simple text message may have helped thousands of Californians avoid rolling blackouts Tuesday during a brutal heat wave.

Oath Keepers' Leaked Membership Roster Shows 3,077 CA Members

The group recruited CA elected officials, first responders and more community figures to participate in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.

Hurricane Spins Closest To SoCal In 25 Years; Flooding, Winds Expected

Already in the midst of a historic heatwave, SoCal is in for more extreme weather this week as a hurricane threatens to bring wind and rain.

San Diego Fugitive Placed On FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List

Michael James Pratt, 39, founder of San Diego-based website GirlsDoPorn.com, is charged with sex trafficking and other felonies.

Deputy Booked For Murder; Slain Dublin Couple ID'd

The man and woman, 57 and 42, were shot to death in their home. The shooting suspect is ALCO Sheriff's Deputy Devin Williams Jr.

San Diego Wildfire Burns 4,400+ Acres; Hundreds Of Evacuees Return Home

San Diegans of rural communities were finally able to return home after a wildfire destroyed 10 buildings and injured six people.

Local Emergency Proclaimed By Riverside County Due To Fairview Fire

The emergency proclamation could help make the county eligible for potential federal and state assistance and cost reimbursement.

Ransomware Attack Cripples LAUSD Systems; Prompts White House Response

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are investigating the ransomware attack.

Plane Crash Kills Student, Instructor At Santa Monica Airport

Two people died after the single-engine, two seat aircraft went down in a fiery crash.

Walnut Creek Woman, Dog Reunited After Car Stolen With Pooch Inside

Maddie the schnauzer was found 25 miles from home after an Oakley man stole the woman's car from a Walnut Creek gas station, police said.

HPAI Bird Flu Detected In Wild Bird In Napa County

Highly pathogenic avian influenza occurs naturally among wild birds and can infect domestic poultry, other birds, animal species and humans.

Bob Hope's Longtime Toluca Lake Home Could Set New Price Record

If billionaire supermarket magnate Ron Burkle finds a buyer willing to pay his asking price, he'll be an even richer man.

Bear Shot With Arrow Wanders Through LA County Neighborhood

Wildlife officials are trying to find a bear suffering from an arrow wound spotted in an Arcadia neighborhood.

Hollywood's Famed P-22 Mountain Lion Ventures Out For A Drink

The legendary puma startled some dog walkers on Griffith Park Boulevard as he went for a cool drink on a hot day.

Mountain Lion Killed By Car Was Pregnant With 4 Kittens

A mountain lion that was fatally struck by a car in June was pregnant with four kittens, authorities announced.

SuperLotto Plus Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold At San Diego Supermarket

The ticket is worth $10,653.

For the weekend:

• Art And Wine Fest; Boots And Brews; Craft Beer Fest: NorCal Weekend
• Blues Festival; Oktoberfest; Tamale Festival: SoCal Weekend