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Coastal Fire Destroys Homes; Roe V. Wade Leak Protests: 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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Brush Fire Destroys Laguna Niguel Homes; 200+ Acres Burned
The Coastal Fire forced wide-scale evacuations. Southern California Edison reported circuit issues around the time the fire began.
Furry Friends And Families Reunited After Coastal Fire
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center rescued roughly ten animals from at-risk homes in Laguna Niguel during the Coastal Fire.
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Coastal Fire Photos: Devastating Loss Of Orange County Homes
The wind-whipped Coastal Fire destroyed as many as 20 Laguna Niguel area multi-million-dollar mansions.
Newsom Proposes $40M To Cover Abortions For Uninsured
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed adding $57 million to his Reproductive Health Package, bringing its total cost to $125 million.
Wife Of Attorney General Bonta Admits To Past Abortion
"I chose to own my body," said Mia Bonta, an Oakland assembly member and wife of the California attorney general, at a rally.
Protests Erupt Across Los Angeles Following Roe V. Wade Leak: Photos
"We will not go back, we will fight back," protesters chanted in West Hollywood. It was one of many LA protests over the past week.
California Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst
The Leapfrog Group graded all of the state's hospitals based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. See how your local hospital fared.
Is Inflation Easing? See How California Is Affected
Prices continue to rise in California, but at slower rates than before.
20 Marin Schools Experience COVID Outbreaks: Report
At least one district is distributing at-home tests to those exposed, The Marin Independent Journal reports.
Andy Dick Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexual Battery; Arrest Livestreamed
The comedian was arrested in Orange County in connection with sexual battery charges, authorities said.
LA Mom Of 7 Charged With Murdering 3 Of Her Children On Mother's Day
Police say Angela Dawn Flores, 38, admitted to killing three of her children with the help of her teen son. Her motive remains unclear.
Child Molester Hannah Tubbs Charged With Murder
Hannah Tubbs, a transgender woman whose sexual assault case triggered outrage over DA George Gascón's policies, is now charged with murder.
Arrest Made In Organized Bay Area Retail Theft Ring: CHP
Over $700,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered from an East Bay home and a storage facility, the California Highway Patrol said.
Deputies Recover Trailer Stolen From Petaluma, Release 'Masked Bandit'
Detectives determined a baby raccoon riding shotgun was not involved in the theft.
Man Hit, Killed Crossing Street To Pick Flower On Mother's Day
A man who got out of a vehicle to cross a street and get a flower was struck and killed by another vehicle in San Diego's North County.
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself, Another In Parked Car In Palo Alto
The men drove themselves to Stanford Hospital for treatment, claiming they were victims of an armed robbery.
Toddler Dead, Parents Arrested When Fentanyl Found: Santa Rosa PD
Suspected fentanyl was found throughout the residence, including in the bed the child shared with her parents, police said.
Noose Found At Stanford Prompts Hate Crime Investigation: Report
The noose was discovered outside Branner Hall and was removed by the Stanford Department of Public Safety, according to the Stanford Daily.
California Groom Gets Stuck In Elevator Just Before Wedding
After a broken elevator delayed a wedding by an hour and a half, a newly-married Clovis couple is demanding the hotel pay up.
Senior Couple Ties Knot At San Juan Capistrano Living Community
Two San Juan Capistrano residents are getting married right where they met three years ago — at the Reata Glen senior living community.
Giraffe Born With Disorder Treated With Leg Braces At Safari Park
Msituni was born with a disorder that caused her front legs to bend improperly, and made it difficult for her to stand and walk.
SuperLotto Plus Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold In San Diego
The ticket is worth $29,037, according to the California Lottery.
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