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Dangerous Heat Wave; Flex Alerts; Wildfires Spark: Top CA Stories
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
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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5 New CA Laws You Need To Know About
From new firearm safety laws to advancing controlled substance testing: Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed dozens of new bills.
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CA Homicides And Violent Crime Spiked In 2021, State Report Shows
Amid rising tensions over rampant crime, the Golden State reported an uptick in violent crime and homicides again last year.
Californians Asked Not To Charge EVs Days After Gas Car Ban Announced
The state's power grid is under strain amid the most extensive heat wave of the year and residents were asked not to charge electric cars.
'Dangerous' Heat Wave Looms As NorCal Urged To Conserve Energy
The Bay Area is expected to swelter under the most intense heat wave of the year this Labor Day weekend. What to know.
Flex Alert Issued As 'Dangerous' Heat Wave Hits Southern California
The Southland is expected to swelter under the most intense heat wave of the year this Labor Day weekend. What to know.
Continued triple-digit heat prompted officials to extend an alert, asking Californians to conserve energy amid limited power supplies.
Should CA Ban The Sale Of Gas Powered Cars? Readers Weigh In
The sweeping ban, which will take hold in 2035, is likely to reshape the nation's largest auto market.
VP Harris Discusses Midterm Elections At Newport Coast DNC Fundraiser
Vice President Kamala Harris' 18-minute speech at a Newport Coast estate emphasized the importance of November's midterm elections.
Buffalo Bills Release Matt Araiza Amid SDSU Rape Lawsuit
Punter Matt Araiza and two college teammates were accused in a lawsuit of raping a 17-year-old girl last year when he was a student at SDSU.
LA County Deputy Missing After Crash Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Deputy Carlos Lopez was arrested and released with a citation for a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.
Lieutenant Allegedly Fired For Being Gay, Having HIV, Settles Suit
Attorneys for Steven Prendergast filed court papers with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Terry Green stating that the case was resolved.
Border 32 Fire: 3 Injured, 4 Structures Destroyed, 4,243 Acres Burned
More than 300 firefighters were battling the Border 32 Fire in the Barrett Junction area of San Diego County, according to Cal Fire.
Route 5 Fire Forces 'Close-Call' Rescues; Chars 5,200 Acres
Eight firefighters have been injured battling the explosive blaze in Castaic as temperatures soar to nearly 110 degrees.
Man Charged With Hate Crime For Fremont Fast Food Rant
Cell phone video posted online showed the man making religious slurs and derogatory comments.
Marin Bans Tropical Milkweed Sales
In July, the International Union for Conservation of Nature designated monarch butterflies as endangered.
70% Of L.A. Teachers Have Considered Leaving The Profession: Study
Teachers in L.A. are buckling under the pressures of high housing costs and over-work, prompting them to leave the profession altogether.
Deaf Dog Rescued From Steep Ravine In San Diego
San Diego Humane Society's emergency response team used safety lines to rappel down into the ravine where Hobo was stuck.
Over 100 Beagles Rescued From Breeding Center Arrive In San Diego County
The beagles are among 4,000 dogs that animal activists say were removed from the custody of Envigo.
Penguin With Foot Condition Gets Custom Shoes At San Diego Zoo
Lucas has a chronic condition known as bumblefoot. If left untreated, bumblefoot could lead to sepsis and death by secondary infection.
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