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Ban On New Gas Cars; COVID Treatments; Water Wasters: 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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3 COVID Treatment Options Now Available In CA: Antibodies, Antivirals
As the Golden State continues to weather new variants and surges, it is more important than ever to learn about current treatment options.
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CA To Ban Sale Of New Gas-Powered Cars By 2035
The sweeping ban, which will take hold in 2035, is likely to reshape the nation's largest auto market. Take our survey.
Newsom Vetoes Bill Allowing Safe Injection Sites In San Francisco
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed controversial legislation that would have allowed safe drug injection sites to open in San Francisco, Oakland, LA.
Nancy Pelosi's Husband Sentenced To 5 Days In Jail For DUI
Paul Pelosi, 82, was charged with two misdemeanors in a May 28 crash in Napa Valley. He pleaded guilty to one and the other was dismissed.
$10K In Student Loan Debt Canceled For Millions Of CA Borrowers
California is home to 3,823,700 student borrowers that could benefit from Biden's plan.
Kanye West Won't Face Charges For Allegedly Striking Fan In LA
Prosecutors said they won't bring charges against the billionaire rapper and fashion mogul, citing the improbability of obtaining a conviction.
TikTok Trend May Have Inspired Shootings In Banning, Beaumont: Police
A social media trend calls on people to shoot unsuspecting victims with gel pellets from toy guns.
Accused Child Killer Among 19 Migrants Rescued In Redondo Beach
The Coast Guard received a call Saturday about a disabled boat that seemed to be in distress 18 miles west of Redondo Beach.
Missing CA Teen, Vehicle Pulled From Reservoir
Investigators confirmed they have found 16-year-old Kiely Rodni and her vehicle in a Northern California lake.
Carlsbad Declares Emergency Due To Rise In Bike, E-Bike Crashes
Crashes involving bikes and e-bikes have gone up 233 percent since 2019, according to the city.
LA Custody Assistant Pleads No Contest To Bringing Drugs Into Jail
An employee of the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Department was sentenced after he attempted to sneak methamphetamines into a jail facility.
OC Pays $480K To Inmate Who Miscarried On The Way To Hospital: Report
The former inmate suffered a miscarriage after deputies stopped at a Starbucks while driving her to a hospital.
Temecula Dad's Ongoing Battle To Save His Son From Fentanyl
"It's like watching your child drown," Jeremy Leahy said.
'Bold And Brave': Stripper Strike Celebrates Union Effort
The Star Garden topless dancers are confident they will win the fight for fair working conditions regardless of their historic union bid.
Kardashians, More Celebrities Among CA Water Wasters
A Southern California water district is naming its worst water wasters, something Bay Area water districts have done in the past.
Despite inflation, Californians are still consistently going out to eat. But a high cost of living may be affecting the average tip size.
CA Man Wins $20 Million From Scratcher Ticket; Largest In History
A man in California just scored the luckiest scratcher ticket in CA Lottery history: "I'm sure it will hit me that I'm a millionaire."
Dog Narrowly Survives Oxycodone Overdose After Santa Monica Walk
A woman was in Santa Monica when her small dog suddenly collapsed. Unbeknownst to her, the pup had ingested oxycodone.
San Ramon Police Officer Rescues Trapped Kitten
Corporal Mike Wickman was able to rescue a kitten trapped between a concrete wall on the same day of the Bishop Ranch Block Party.
Southern White Rhino Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The male calf was born Aug. 6 at the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center at the park in Escondido.
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