Missing Family Found Dead; Rebates Roll Out: 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 at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.

CA Rebate Launch Date Announced: Calculate Your Estimated Amount

Newsom said Golden Staters would start seeing payments hit their bank accounts as early as Friday: "We know it's expensive right now."

$9.5B In CA Rebates Start Rolling Out: How Much Will You Get?

This month, Middle Class Tax Refund payments will begin hitting bank accounts in California. Are you eligible?

CA's 'Unheard Of' Gas Prices Spike Again: 5 Things To Know

Gas prices in California are nearly $3 above the national average and shot up as much as 10-15 cents a day last month. Here's what we know.

Listeria Outbreak From Cheese Hits CA; 25 Brands Impacted

A recall includes several brands sold by retailers and restaurants. Some people who ate the cheeses have been hospitalized, the FDA says.

CA's Possible Serial Killer: 5 Things To Know

Talk of a possible serial killer has raised hairs among Northern Californians, who are told to remain vigilant as police investigate.

New CA Law Means Less ‘Unnecessary’ Police Confrontations: Lawmakers

A new law allows Californians to cross the road in undesignated areas — as long as it's safe to do so.

Thousands Protest In Los Angeles After Woman's Death In Iran (Photos)

Demonstrations across Los Angeles honored Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in Iran after being detained by authorities.

CA Prison Inmate From Rohnert Park Suspected In Fellow Inmate's Death

Selso Orozco Jr. from Rohnert Park and Mike Calderon from Los Angeles County are suspected in the death of Felipe Rodriguez.

Missing Family Of Four Found Dead In California: Sheriff

Authorities said that the bodies of all four family members were discovered “relatively close together" on a farm in Merced County.

Rapper Shot And Killed In Koreatown While On Phone With Pregnant Wife

The Los Angeles area rapper Half Ounce was gunned down while walking in Koreatown.

LAPD Rules Officer's Death An Accident As Family Alleges Foul Play

The Los Angeles Police Department released its report on Officer Houston Tipping's death during a training scenario, ruling it an accident.

Angelina Jolie Details Brad Pitt Abuse Allegations In Court Filing

A court filing alleges Pitt's "aggressive behavior" on a 2016 private flight.

Kim Kardashian Owes $1.26M For Botched Crypto Endorsement

Kim Kardashian settled federal charges after she posted a crypto promotion without properly disclosing she was paid for it.

Passenger 'Stranded' After Airline Forgot to Load Wheelchair on Plane

Once Xavi Santiago reached Orlando, the airline told them that their wheelchair was nowhere to be seen.

Abortion Rights Supporters Arraigned As RivCo Sheriff Faces Lawsuit

Sheriff Chad Bianco linked a city councilmember with the abortion rights supporters who are accused of vandalism. Now there's a libel suit.

Chemistry Nobelist Carolyn Bertozzi Developed Techniques At UC Berkeley

For 19 years, she developed at UC Berkeley the chemical biology techniques for which she received the Nobel Prize.

Scripps Research Chemist Wins Second Nobel Prize In Chemistry

It is the second time K. Barry Sharpless has won a Nobel Prize. He is a W. M. Keck professor at Scripps Research.

Infamous Coyote Named Carl Shot Dead In San Francisco

The heartbreaking decision to execute the coyote was made after authorities noticed that he seemed to be “shedding his inhibitions."

Surfer Bit By Shark Off California Coast

The Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department says the attack is the first of its kind on the beach.

Murrieta Man Charged With Trafficking Jaguar Cub

The cub was "bred in captivity by known wildlife traffickers who traveled from hotel room to hotel room to handle him," his rescuers say.

Best CA School Districts To Teach In, Average Salaries: See New Data

While money isn't the only factor in a good place to teach, many districts atop Niche's list show average salaries of $100,000 or higher.

For the weekend:

• Car Show; Harvest Fair; Kids Boo Fest; Olive Festival: NorCal Weekend
• Elvis Festival; Oktoberfests; Pumpkin Express: SoCal Weekend