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Abortion In CA; Kid Vaccines Approved; Summer Rain: Top CA Stories

Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across Califor

A protester at a Los Angeles rally following the Supreme Court decision.
A protester at a Los Angeles rally following the Supreme Court decision. (Emily Rahhal/Patch)

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.

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Roe V. Wade Overturned: What It Means In CA

California pledged to be a haven for abortion rights now that the procedure is illegal in more than 26 states.

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'Attack On American Freedom': CA Leaders React To Abortion Ruling

Protests sprung up around the Golden State on Friday following a decision that will strip swaths of states of abortion rights.

Protests Erupt Across LA After SCOTUS Overturns Roe V. Wade

Protesters took to the streets of Los Angeles County following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Protests Planned Across Bay Area After SCOTUS Overturns Roe V. Wade

At least seven Bay Area cities will see protests on Friday as reaction pours in. "We will never give up," one protester said.

CA In Photos: Protesters Hit The Streets After Roe V. Wade News

Protesters passionately rallied in California upon news of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.

'Dangerous Decision': CA Gun Laws Vulnerable With Supreme Court Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court made it a little easier for Americans to conceal weapons. Here's what the ruling means for CA and what Newsom says.

SF Train Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded, Shooter Runs: Officials

Two people were shot on a San Francisco Municipal Railway train Wednesday morning, official say. One person is dead, and a second was hurt.

Riverside County Woman Wins Civil Suit Against Bill Cosby

Attorneys for Judy Huth of Canyon Lake argued that Cosby fondled her and forced her to perform a sex act on him when she was a teen.

COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5 Are Coming To CA

California's youngest residents will begin getting the jab in the coming weeks after federal officials gave the green light.

Twitter Board Recommends $44 Billion Sale To Billionaire Elon Musk

Twitter’s board recommended that shareholders approve a $44 billion sale to eccentric billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

4 Bay Area Wildfires Scorch 739 Acres

Four wildfires erupted Thursday across three Bay Area counties. Here's the latest on the Scenic, Canyon, Tesla and Timm fires.

Summer Storm Sets Rain Records In Los Angeles County

The rare summer storm prompted by monsoonal moisture this week broke longstanding precipitation records in Los Angeles County.

Rare Summer Thunderstorm Triggers Power Outages, Fatality

The first day of summer dawned with lightning, thunder, scattered showers and power outages across Los Angeles County.

BART Ridership For Warriors Championship Parade Highest Since COVID

BART said riders who didn't have Clipper cards were allowed in anyways so they wouldn't miss the celebration.

CA Recovers $1 Billion In Fraudulent Unemployment Money

California's Employment Development Department says it reclaimed more than $1 billion in fraudulent employment insurance funds.

First Probable Monkeypox Case Detected In Riverside County

Additional testing will be conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention laboratory, county officials said.

Around 10K Peninsula Residents Without Power As Wildfire Spreads

According to the PG&E outage map, the estimated time of restoration for most areas was around 7:15 p.m.

Netflix To Cover Abortion Travel Costs For Employees

The company confirmed the policy Friday after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of federal abortion access.

Netflix Lays Off 300 More Employees: Reports

The move comes a month after the streaming giant laid off 150 employees last month.

CA Man Fired After Selling Gas For 69 Cents A Gallon: Report

A gas station manager was fired after he accidentally sold gas for a much cheaper price than the state average.

Lotto Ticket Worth $7.7M Bought In Southern California

Have you checked your tickets? Here are the winning numbers.

Dump Truck Overturns On I-8 Offramp And Falls 30-50 Feet Into Riverbed

A truck crashed into a guardrail and fell down an embankment, closing down the off-ramps and briefly trapping the driver.

Laguna Woods Shooting Hero Deserves A Medal, Say OC Congresswomen

Reps. Katie Porter and Michelle Steel introduced a proposal that would posthumously award Dr. John Cheng with a Congressional Gold Medal.

Dog Removed From Gorilla Enclosure Reunited With Family

A German Shepherd who was chased by gorillas at the San Diego Zoo reunited with his family Monday.

2-Year-Old Girl Attacked By Coyote While At An Orange County Park

The attack happened while the girl was at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley.

Pregnant Sea Lion Wanders Onto Carlsbad Golf Course

A sea lion trekked almost three miles to arrive at the golf course of Carlsbad’s Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Thursday.

5 Planets Will Align Over California: Forecast, How To Watch

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are convening a rare reunion over California skies this week.

'I Would Change Nothing' Buffalo Bill's Brewery In Hayward Closes

The first brewpub in America, founded in 1983 and inducted into the Smithsonian American History Museum, has closed its doors.

'Beverly Hills Cop 4' To Move Ahead In Famous Town, With 1 Big Caveat

Beverly Hills will work with Netflix to ensure "Beverly Hills Cop 4" properly represents city police, hoping for "Top Gun"-style promotion.

'Princess Dirt Pig': 1st Baby Aardvark Born At SD Zoo In 35 Years

The San Diego Zoo last week announced the birth of a female aardvark cub — the first to be born at the zoo in more than 35 years.

Firefighters Rescue Distressed Pelican In San Mateo County: Photos

The pelican, which they named “Nigel” in a reference to Finding Nemo, was caught up in a fishing line and hooks.

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