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Data Breaches; Low-Cost Insulin; Thousands Of Anchovies: 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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President Newsom? Poll Puts CA Governor Ahead Of Harris In 2024
The Democratic governor's latest television ad is airing in Florida, sparking speculation that he could be eyeing the national stage.
California To Make Its Own, Low-Cost Insulin, Newsom Says
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will make its own insulin, noting that its current high-cost "epitomizes market failures."
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California Ranks No. 1 For Data Breaches Costing Billions Of Dollars
California ranks No. 1 in the number of corporate data breach victims according to a new analysis of the five-year period ending in 2021.
New CA Law To End Loitering Arrests For Sex Workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that will restrict police in California from arresting those who loiter with the intention of prostitution.
COVID Hospitalizations Surge In LA As Reinfections Quicken
With the highly contagious subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, doctors report seeing patients reinfected in less than two months.
2 Young Kids Killed In Hit-And-Run While Riding ATV In Apple Valley
Jacob Martinez and Christina Bird were riding an ATV in Apple Valley when they were hit by a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle.
Celebratory Gunfire Wounds 4 After Oakland Coliseum Fireworks Show
Police say four people, including three Oakland A's fans, were wounded by celebratory gunfire following a July 4th fireworks show.
'Devastated': 9-Year-Old Drowns At Mountain View Apartment Pool
A 9-year-old boy drowned at an apartment complex pool in Mountain View, police say.
Ex-Theranos Exec Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani Convicted Of 12 Fraud Counts
Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former lover and business partner of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, was convicted of fraud Thursday.
LA Driver Hits Teen On Bike, Kidnaps Him While Posing As Cop: Reports
Ottoniel Mendoza hit a 13-year-old bicyclist with his truck in Panorama City, then kidnapped him, police say, according to reports.
RivCo Girl Struck By Cellphone At Six Flags, Family Seeks Help
A loose cellphone flew into a child riding the Twisted Colossus rollercoaster, gashing her forehead, her dad says "like a hit and run."
Hot Car Deaths In California: What Parents Need To Know
Consumer Reports said its tests show temperatures inside cars can reach dangerous levels for children and pets within an hour.
James Caan, Legendary 'Godfather' Actor, Dies At 82
James Caan, who played Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," died Wednesday, according to an announcement on his Twitter account . He was 82.
Disneyland Instagram Hacked: Shares Racist, Homophobic Slurs, Phrases
A self-proclaimed "super hacker" took control of Disneyland's Instagram and Facebook accounts, and shared racist posts Thursday morning.
Anchovies Wash Up Along Marin County Shores, Fall From Sky
Thousands of anchovies have washed up along the shores of Marin County and are falling from the sky. Here's why.
North Island Brown Kiwi Hatches At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
It's the first time this species has hatched at the park in Escondido.
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