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2 Years With COVID-19; Gas Tax Holiday Fails: Top CA Stories
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
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Take a look at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.
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'A Terrible Cost': CA Marks 2 Years With COVID-19
Two years ago, nearly 40 million Californians were asked to stay home. Since then, COVID-19 has woven itself into the framework of society.
CA Gas Tax Holiday Fails As Prices Inch Up
Republican lawmakers did not gather enough votes to suspend California's gas tax, which would have immediately lowered prices.
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$400 Gas Price Rebate For Taxpayers Proposed By CA Democrats
Several Democratic Assembly members this week proposed a $400 rebate to offset record-setting gas prices.
Uber, Lyft To Raise Fees In California To Offset High Gas Prices
Uber and Lyft will impose a temporary surcharge on California customers for at least 60 days.
CA Neighborhoods Ranked As Best Places To Live In U.S.: Report
Dozens of neighborhoods were ranked on crime rates, public schools, cost of living and more. See if your area made the cut.
CA May End Time Change With Permanent Daylight Saving Time
A bill to oust the practice of clock switching passed overwhelmingly in CA years ago. The biannual disruption may finally be thrown out.
CA Assembly Bill Would Let Parents Sue Social Media Giants
A new bill would allow parents to file lawsuits against tech companies that "knew or should have known" their products are addictive.
I Can't Breathe': Video Shows Man Die While CHP Officers Pin Him
Arrested on suspicion of DUI, Edward Bronstein's final words appeared to be, "I can't breathe...You're pushing on my throat," video shows.
ADHD Defense Spares Man Prison Time For LA Brush Fire
A man accused of causing a brush fire should get treatment for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder instead of prison, a judge ruled.
San Jose Police 'Devastated' After Officer Found Dead In Milpitas
DeJon Packer, 24, graduated the police academy last year and played football at San José State University. He was found dead at his home.
OC Professor Sues 5 Unknown Students Who Posted Exams Online
An Orange County business professor filed a lawsuit in federal court against five students who he said posted his exams online.
Stolen $4K Bottle Of Cognac Returned To Posh San Jose Steakhouse
Video shows a thief snatched a $4,000 bottle of cognac from the upscale GrandView steakhouse. Owners say the bottle is back home.
Netflix Tests Charging More For Account Moochers In 3 Countries
Netflix says it's testing a change that would prevent accounts from being shared between households.
Prom 'Ticket' Proposal Yields Happy Result For Young RivCo Couple
This Riverside County Sheriff's Explorer went the extra mile when he asked for help with his "promposal" from the sheriff's department.
Bear Cub Opens Car Door To Snatch Sandwich In Sierra Madre: Video
Video obtained by Patch shows a bear cub opening a car door in Sierra Madre in an attempt to snatch a corned beef sandwich.
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