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Drug Busts; Omicron Subvariants; Twitter Sues Musk; 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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New CA Gun Law Signed By Newsom: What To Know
Mirroring a Texas law, Californians will be able to sue the gun industry after instances of violence. Take our survey.
'Worst Variant Yet': Bay Area COVID Surge
New omicron variants are driving up COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths in Northern California. What to know.
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SoCal Experts Rue Steps Not Taken To Prevent 'Worst Variant Yet'
New omicron variants are driving up COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths in Southern California. What to know.
LA A Day From 'High' COVID Level; Hospitalizations, Reinfections Spike
The county reported 5,170 new COVID-19 infections with more than 153 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals.
Twitter Sues Elon Musk After Billionaire Backs Out Of $44B Deal
Twitter has sued Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk after he moved to terminate his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter.
Uber Sued By 5 Women Who Say Drivers Attacked Them
The ride-hailing app Uber has been sued by 5 women who say drivers kidnapped, sexually assaulted or otherwise attacked them.
4 Charged After One Of The Largest Meth Seizures In San Diego County
"This monumental seizure represents another win against drug cartels that fuel addiction in the United States."
$20M Fentanyl Bust Is Largest In California History
The LA County seizure is believed to have disrupted the flow of "fentanyl into our streets and probably saved many lives."
60 Pounds Of Meth Seized In Costa Mesa Drug Bust
A drug bust in Costa Mesa led to the recovery of 60 pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs, authorities say.
$100K Reward For Gunman In SoCal 7-Eleven Robberies
The chain is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who robbed a series of 7-Eleven stores.
Tribute To Fallen RivCo Marine Gets Unanimous Support In U.S. House
Introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), H.R. 5809 seeks to name the Norco Post Office in honor of Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui.
OC Chiropractor Charged With Molesting 7 Patients In Irvine
An Orange County chiropractor was arrested in Virginia on suspicion of sexually assaulting seven Irvine women.
Marin's Assessed Property Value Explodes To $95 Billion
The assessment roll is a record of assessable Marin County property including real estate, business and personal property.
Fur-Ocious Striker: Lake Tahoe Bear Plays Soccer In Front Lawn
A youthful black bear in Lake Tahoe did its best impression of Lionel Messi, knocking a soccer ball around a home's front lawn.
'Cake Boss' Celebrates 100 Sweet Years Of Klondike In Santa Monica
What would you do for a Klondike? You could secure yourself 100 years of free ice cream.
San Diego Girl Scout Cookie Prices Going Up Due To Inflation, Pandemic
For the first time in eight years, Girl Scouts San Diego will raise the price of all Girl Scout cookies next year.
3 Lions Settle Into New Home At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The female lions — Malika, Zuri and Amira — are from Caldwell Zoo in Texas.
Birch Aquarium Opens Exhibit For World's Smallest Penguins
The new exhibit at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is the only exhibit to feature little blue penguins in the western United States.
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