RSV Cases Rise; Nazi Salutes; Test Scores Plummet: 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.

California's Home Prices, Seller Profits Plummet: Report

ATTOM, a curator of nationwide real estate data, released its third-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Sales Report on Thursday.

CA Student Test Scores Plummet, Especially In Math: Achievement Tests

While CA's schoolchildren suffered less learning loss than in other states, students still suffered greatly and achievement gaps widened.

Newsom Lambasts 500% Valero Profit Increase As Gas Prices Soared

The Democratic governor renewed calls to penalize price gouging among big oil companies this week to combat high prices.

Community Leaders, Gov Gavin Newsom React To Antisemitic Flyers

Community and state leaders have spoken out after antisemitic flyers were found around Beverly Hills for the fourth time since 2021.

RSV Cases Rise In CA: 5 Things To Know About ‘Tripledemic’ Threat

California hospitals are experiencing uncharacteristically high numbers of admissions for respiratory syncytial virus, health experts say.

Gov. Gavin Newsom To Visit Orange County To Address Homelessness

The Golden State governor will visit SoCal today to attend a ribbon cutting of a new unified command center in Orange County.

Timeline Of CA Inflation Relief Payments; 15.8M Payments Unprocessed

If you're still waiting for an inflation relief payment, don't fret. Here's when it may arrive.

Strong Earthquake Felt Throughout Bay Area

Here's what the U.S. Geological Survey has to say about the earthquake, which rattled the ground all the way to Nevada.

6 Birds Test Positive For Avian Flu In Orange County

The confirmed cases in Orange County come about a week after LA County health officials reported eight cases of the Avian Flu.

Body Found Stuffed In Suitcase ID'd As Young Boy; 1 Arrested In SF

A body found in Indiana was identified as a boy from Atlanta. His mother and another person, both seen in CA, were identified as suspects.

Man In Clown Mask Accused Of Sexual Assault; Additional Victims Sought

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman and robbing another in the Inland Empire.

OC Teacher Arrested On Suspicion Of Making Criminal Threats: Report

Police were dispatched to Aliso Viejo High School on Wednesday after receiving reports that a substitute teacher made criminal threats.

Woman Attacks Home With Pickaxe As Grandmother, Newborn Hide: Report

Wielding a large pickaxe, the 65-year-old woman terrorized a home in Pasadena as she smashed through its windows.

Nazi Salutes Over The 405, Kanye's Rant: LA Grapples With Antisemitism

Los Angeles continues to reel with antisemitism and racist hate speech on prominent display.

Kanye West Escorted Out Of Skechers HQ After Showing Up Uninvited

Skechers executives denounced his recent antisemitic actions and said they have no plans to work with West in the future.

This Little Pet Piggy Was Stopped At The CA Border And Sent Back Home

Authorities are reminding travelers that some pets aren't allowed into the U.S. after a miniature pet pig was stopped at the border.

Wildfires Drive L.A.'S Mountain Lions To Take Deadly Risks, UCLA Study Shows

In the aftermath of major wildfires such as Woolsey, lions saw their habitat instantly shrink and were driven to take risks in urban areas.

Unclaimed $38M SoCal SuperLotto Plus Ticket To Expire

The winning ticket was purchased at a Southern California 7-Eleven and matched all six numbers from the April 30 draw.

$1.5M Powerball Sells At Bay Area Gas Station

The holder of the winning ticket has 180 days to come forward and claim their prize.

Powerball Ticket Worth $1,556,855 Sold in SoCal

As the Powerball jackpot creeps up to an estimated $800 million, one lucky player in Southern California is already a millionaire.

Mysterious Glow Lights Up The Sky Above Southern California

The night sky light show could be seen from Mexico to Malibu to Nevada.

For the weekend:

• Halloween Events; Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations: NorCal Weekend
• Halloween Events; Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations: SoCal Weekend