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Fetus Thrown Into Trash; Swastikas Etched Into Cars: 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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FBI's Most Wanted List: CA Man Added
The FBI added a second California man to its list of "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives." He is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
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California has some of the toughest laws on guns in the nation, yet the debate over whether teachers should be armed has been reignited.
Indoor Mask Mandate Returns To San Diego Unified School District
An indoor mask mandate returned to the San Diego Unified School District after the county entered into "high" COVID-19 community level.
NorCal Housing Prices Fall Amid Market Cooling Trend
Despite months of historic inflation and a record real estate market, data released this week showed home prices are finally falling.
SoCal Home Prices Fall As Sales Tumble
After months of skyrocketing prices, data released this week showed that home prices fell in June for the first time in more than a decade.
Bruce's Beach Deed Returned To Rightful Black Family 98 Years Later
Nearly a century after a Black family had the land to Bruce's Beach stripped away, the property deed was returned to them.
Knott's Berry Farm Launches 'Chaperone Policy' After Teen Brawl
The Buena Park amusement park closed early Saturday after fights broke out among teenage patrons, officials said.
Workers At San Diego Hotel Go On Strike Before Start Of Comic-Con
Roughly 600 workers went on strike outside Hilton Bayfront San Diego, which is located next to the San Diego Convention Center.
250 Pounds Of Fentanyl Pills Seized In San Diego County
Border Patrol agents stopped a truck on I-8 in Campo. Bundles of fentanyl pills were hidden in the vehicle's gas tank and spare tire.
Skittles 'Unfit For Human Consumption' Due To Toxin: CA Lawsuit
A Bay Area man is suing Mars Inc., saying Skittles still contains a toxin that the company promised in 2016 to remove from the candies.
CA Nurse Killed By Grizzly Victim Of Rare Predatory Attack: Report
A Chico nurse was mauled to death by a grizzly bear last summer while biking in Montana. A new report calls it a rare "predatory attack."
Mountain Lion Killed On 101 Freeway, Fourth Puma Roadway Death In 2022
The 2-year-old male mountain lion, P-89, is the fourth tagged mountain lion to die in a roadway in 2022.
Fetus Thrown Into Trash; Charges Weighed Against CA Funeral Contractor
Prosecutors will determine whether to file charges after a fetus was thrown in the trash at Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Lodi.
Linda Evangelista Settles CoolSculpting Suit Involving Pleasanton Firm
Model Linda Evangelista settled her lawsuit with Zeltiq Aesthetics after saying a CoolSculpting procedure left her "brutally disfigured."
Uber To Pay Millions To 65K People With Disabilities Charged Wait Fees
Uber must pay millions to over 65,000 people with disabilities wrongly charged wait-time fees for needing more time to get into the car.
Swastikas Etched Into Berkeley Cars; At Least 2 Victims Are Jewish
Swastikas were etched into multiple vehicles in Berkeley over the weekend, according to reports. At least two victims are Jewish.
Councilmember's Son Pleads Not Guilty To ID Fraud, Other Charges
Adam Friedman, son of Lester Friedman, pleaded not guilty to charges related to a fake Instagram account.
Twin Brothers Arrested In Petaluma On Suspicion Of Fatal Stabbing
Two brothers have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the stabbing of a 23-year-old Novato man.
Man Arrested At Drake's Beverly Hills Home
A man was arrested at the superstar's new Beverly Hills pad while the singer was on vacation.
Woman Poses As Nurse, Kidnaps Baby At Hospital: RivCo Sheriff
Jesenea Miron allegedly made her way into a patient's room, identified herself as a nurse, grabbed the infant, and tried to flee.
Mistaken Release Of Lady Gaga Dognapping Suspect Prompts Reward Offer
Months after he was released from jail by mistake, police are still trying to find the man suspected of shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker.
Southwest Riverside County Shortstop Drafted By Boston Red Sox
Eighteen-year-old Mikey Romero was picked up by the Red Sox in the first round of the MLB draft.
Amazon's Rivian-Built Electric Delivery Vehicles Roll Into San Diego
Amazon has started delivering packages in San Diego using custom electric vans built by automaker Rivian.
3 Orphaned Bear Cubs Being Rehabilitated At Ramona Wildlife Center
Two cubs were rescued from Valley of Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains, and the third was rescued from Lake Arrowhead.
Tips Sought After Dog Found With Chain Embedded In Neck In San Diego
San Diego County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest for felony animal cruelty.
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