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Inaccurate COVID Results; Primate Dials 911 From Zoo: 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?
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Take a look at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.
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CA Officials Warn Of Inaccurate Results From COVID Rapid Tests
An initial negative result from an at-home coronavirus test does not indicate that a person is not infected, health officials said.
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CA Home Sales Continue To Plummet As Rents Spike
In stark contrast to last year's booming housing market, home prices are falling but rental prices are still reaching new heights.
CA Tax-Funded Program Gives Free Student Meals To All
This year, California became the first state to adopt a universal meal plan, offering two free meals per day to students.
5 CA Bills Lawmakers Will Weigh This Month
From an alcohol sales time extension to a council overseeing rights for fast food workers — here are five bills lawmakers will consider.
Newsom Lambasts Alabama Governor's Prison Plan
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey countered Newsom's accusation on Twitter, accusing residents of leaving California in "droves" and moving to Alabama.
CA Company Recalls Drinks Amid Possible Bacterial Contamination
Bottled coffees and 87 other products from Stumptown, Cafe Grumpy, Oatly and more were recalled over botulism poisoning concerns.
17 Rescued In Trafficking Crackdown In San Diego Area: FBI
"We are proud to have worked alongside our law enforcement partners in our efforts against these horrific crimes."
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Dubbed the worst CA wildfire of 2022, the McKinney Fire killed four people and destroyed 100+ homes. Homeowners are filing a lawsuit.
CA Man Behind 1976 Kidnapping Of 26 Children Is Granted Parole
Frederick Woods is the last of three men convicted of highjacking a school bus of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom.
Actress Accused Of Biting Santa Monica Police Officer
While the LA-based actress was in police custody, her family in Australia thought she was missing.
Naked Man Emerges From Wreckage Of LA Crash And Saunters Away: Report
A nude man calmly stepped out of a pickup truck and walked away from the scene of a crash in Van Nuys, footage showed.
Toddler Fatally Struck By Amazon Van In OC
A 23-month-old girl was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon after she was hit by a delivery van.
Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Booked Into Napa Jail On Theft Charges
Jason Allen Alexander, 40, was wanted on a Napa County arrest warrant from April 2016.
Coyote Attacks Marin Ultramarathoner: Report
Dean Karnazes, 59 of Kentfield, posted a video on Instagram showing facial wounds he suffered in the early Thursday morning attack.
'Monkey Business': California Primate Dials 911 From Zoo
A particularly inquisitive monkey called 911 and hung up on Saturday evening, puzzling local law enforcement in a small California town.
Missing NorCal Pair Found Dead In Vehicle Weeks After Taking Day Trip
A man and a woman who disappeared earlier this month were found dead after attending a car show in Reno.
WATCH: Hiker Who Fell 30-60 Ft. At Mt. Diablo Rock City Rescued
Several agencies worked together Sunday to rescue a 19-year-old who fell from Mt. Diablo's Rock City.
PG&E reports an "alarming rate" of scam complaints this year, including a new one that is just emerging.
Plane Crashes In El Cajon; Pilot Injured But Expected To Survive
A man flying a Cessna 195 attempted an emergency landing on Interstate 8 near Greenfield Drive, according to the CHP.
$350M Investment In Disgraced WeWork Founder Stirs Controversy
Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Marc Andreessen described former WeWork CEO and cofounder Adam Neumann as a "visionary leader.”
Apple Mandates In-Person Work: Report
The requirement goes into effect next month.
Knott's Berry Farm Chaperone Policy Extended After Teen Fights
The theme park's new policy was extended for guests 17 and younger to all nights of its popular Knott's Scary Farm Halloween event.
3 Orphaned Bear Cubs In 'Excellent Health,' Move To Outside Enclosure
The California black bear cubs were transferred to San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center for rehabilitation about a month ago.
'Brutal Abuse': Two Ducks Attacked At Park In North Orange County
The ducks had to be euthanized due to the severity of their injuries, Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center officials in Huntington Beach said.
Navy Captain Makes History As First Female Boss Of Seal Beach Base
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach recently introduced its first female commanding officer in the base's 78-year history.
Orange County Firefighters Help Deliver Baby Boy In Yorba Linda
A healthy baby boy was born in a Yorba Linda home last week with the help of the Orange County Fire Authority.
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