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Inflation Reduction Act; Epicenter Of Fentanyl Trafficking: CA Stories
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
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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 Inflation Eases With Falling Gas Prices, But Other Costs Rise
Although gas prices have fallen in the Golden State, the inflated prices of pantry staples were still plaguing Californians over the summer.
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Inflation Reduction Act: 5 Benefits For California Residents
The Inflation Reduction Act tackles issues including climate change, drought and the rising inflation costs of health care.
Facebook Aids Teen Abortion Prosecution: Report
Facebook is cooperating with law enforcement in the prosecution of a 17-year-old Nebraska girl.
Feds: San Diego Region 'Epicenter' Of Fentanyl Trafficking Into U.S.
Federal authorities said that fentanyl trafficking and drug seizures are on the rise in the San Diego region.
Ongoing Napa County Investigation Identifies Legionella in More Sites
Legionella contamination in one site can spread in the air and contaminate other sites, Public Health Officer Karen Relucio said.
UCSD Program Monitoring Wastewater Expands To Track Monkeypox
"It's the same process as SARS-CoV-2 qPCR monitoring, except that we have been testing for a different virus."
Body Found Hanging From A Tree In Griffith Park Was On Fire: LAFD
A body was found hanging from a tree in Griffith Park Tuesday afternoon.
OC Mom Accused Of Poisoning Husband Was Aware Of Nanny Cams: Report
Footage from a nanny cam showed the woman pouring Drano into her husband's lemonade. She says it was a setup.
Long Beach Taco Stand Vendor Targeted By Racial Insults: Report
Neighbors defended the owner of Tacos Lionydas as a man directed racist attacks toward him and his customers.
Anne Heche Not Expected To Survive Crash: Report
Heche's family said she is on life support and remains in a coma due to a severe brain injury.
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John died at 73 years old, her husband announced to Facebook Monday afternoon.
Serena Williams Announces Retirement From Tennis: Report
Williams detailed her painful decision-making process in a first-person article in Variety Tuesday, citing a desire to grow her family.
Padres Star Fernando Tatis Suspended 80 Games For PEDs: MLB
MLB announced the San Diego Padres shortstop's suspension. He will miss the playoffs.
SNL's Kenan Thompson To Host 2022 Emmy Awards
"Like all TV fans, I can't wait to see the stars from my favorite shows," said the comedian, who starred in "All That" and "Kenan and Kel."
Former San Diego Appellate Judge Nominated For Chief Justice Of State High Court
Patricia Guerrero, a former San Diego appellate justice, will be the first Latina to serve as California's chief justice if confirmed.
Unarmed Women Take On Wildlife Poachers, RivCo Nonprofit Gives Praise
Palm Desert-based Living Desert Zoo supports work by the all-female Black Mamba to protect black rhinos and other wildlife in South Africa.
Utah Family Reunited With Dog Stolen From San Diego Campsite
Chancho was stolen from his crate while the Grillo family was vacationing at Campland by the Bay.
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