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Election Results; Right To Abortion; Powerball Winners: Top CA Stories

Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.

People cast their ballots at Coit Arts Academy in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
People cast their ballots at Coit Arts Academy in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (Joel Bissell/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, File)

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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CA Election Results: Will A Red Wave Actually Hit California?

In an otherwise quiet election, the outcomes of California's most anticipated congressional swing districts hang in the balance.

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Newsom Glides To Victory In CA Governor's Race: CA Elections Results

Voters have had their say on who will occupy the gubernatorial seat in an election that pitted a lesser known Republican against Newsom.

CA Inflation Relief Check Payments: State Releases New Timeline

Some 6 million payments between $200 and $1,050 have already hit bank accounts in the Golden State.

California Becomes First State With Constitutional Right To Abortion

Voters have had their say on Proposition 1, CA which enshrines abortion and contraceptive rights in the state constitution.

CA Enshrines The Right To Abortion: What To Know

Voters approved the measure that puts the right to an abortion in the California Constitution.

CA's Ballot Propositions: The Latest Results

The polls are closed and voters have had their say on seven ballot measures tackling abortion, sports wagering, and green infrastructure.

Nancy Pelosi Tearful In First Interview After Husband's Attack

"I'm thinking my children, my grandchildren,” the House Speaker recalled to CNN, holding back tears.

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits California; Linked To Deli Meat, Cheese

The true number of people sickened is likely higher than the number reported, according to the CDC.

Warren Beatty Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen 50 Years Ago: Report

A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court this week accused the film legend of grooming and sexually assaulting a girl, 14, in 1973.

Lawyer Says SF 'Serial Stalker' Is Mentally Ill: Report

Bill Gene Hobbs faces 21 misdemeanor counts and one felony charge after being accused of stalking and inappropriately touching women.

'Danger To Everyone': RivCo DA Continues Criticism Of Case Dismissals

More than 500 felony and misdemeanor case dismissals have occurred countywide over the last four weeks, according to the DA.

Santee Teacher Fired For 'Showing Inappropriate Videos': Report

The teacher has been fired for accidentally briefly showing his elementary students “inappropriate” videos instead of a science video.

Del Mar Beach Closed After Woman Attacked By Shark: Report

The woman was on a mile-long swim in Del Mar when she was bitten Friday.

Shark Shook Swimmer ‘Like A Dog’ During Del Mar Attack: Report

Lyn Jutronich was on a mile-long swim with another person when the attack occurred Friday.

Tornado Touches Down In California: National Weather Service

A tornado touched around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday.

UC Berkeley Remains The No. 1 Public University In The World

U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 global universities rankings put UC Berkeley at the head of the class.

Mom Gives Birth To Baby Girl On 5 Freeway In Orange County

One Orange County couple thought they left early enough to a local hospital for the arrival of their baby girl, but she had other plans.

$1.1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Bay Area

The Powerball jackpot grows to a record $1.9 billion for Monday night's drawing, the largest lottery jackpot ever in the world.

$1.6B Record Powerball Jackpot For Nov. 5: Winning Numbers

Californians bought more than 65.8 million Powerball tickets this week. The Golden State has had its share of historic wins and losses.

Powerball Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold In San Diego's East County

The Powerball numbers were drawn Wednesday evening.

Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At New Beaumont Gas Station

The prize-winning ticket matched five numbers, minus the Powerball, and is worth $1,149,661, according to the California Lottery.

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