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IRS Adjusts For Inflation; Serial Killer Suspect Arrested: CA Stories

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

People walk across the street near a gas station in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 16, 2022.
People walk across the street near a gas station in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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 Residents May Save On 2023 Tax Bills As IRS Adjusts For Inflation

This year’s hot inflation would have pushed many Americans into higher tax brackets, even though their standard of living hadn’t changed.

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California Residents Saw Income Drop During Pandemic

Residents in the Golden State saw a slight decrease in median income in 2021 compared to two years ago, according to a new report.

COVID Added To CDC's Vaccine Schedule; What It Means For Californians

Despite the CDC's unanimous vote, the decision to require COVID-19 vaccines for school registration locally is up to California officials.

75% Of Twitter's Workforce Could Be Cut: Report

If Elon Musk obtains the California company, he said he plans to gut its workforce. But mass cuts are expected no matter who owns Twitter.

'My Heart Sank': CA Lottery Winner Almost Hit Billion Dollar Jackpot

Sara Bailey hit five winning numbers, missing only the Mega number, but she plans to pour some of her millions into a good cause.

CA Doctors On Alert Amid Ebola Outbreak In Uganda

Clinicians across the Golden State were urged to monitor patients who recently traveled to Uganda for Ebola virus symptoms.

NorCal Therapist Strike Halted; Tentative Agreement Reached: Reports

A tentative agreement was reached, ending a 10-week strike organized by mental health clinicians in a bid to hire more health care workers.

611 NorCal Jobs Cut Following Closure Of Meal Kit Plant

The nation's largest meal-kit provider plans to lay off more than 600 workers in the Bay Area.

SpaceX Engineer Knocked Into Coma While Testing Rocket Part: Report

A father of three was put into a coma for months while conducting a routine rocket test at the South Bay SpaceX facility.

Suspect In CA Serial Killings Arrested While 'Out Hunting': Police

Wesley Brownlee was dressed in black, had a mask and a gun on him. “We are sure we stopped another killing," police announced.

How CA's Serial Killer Suspect Was Found: What We Know

A man suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman, casting terror over NorCal, was arrested. Here's how police found him.

Car Buried Since 1990s Unearthed In SMC Triggers Search For Remains

The vehicle was filled with bags of concrete and buried 4 to 5 feet deep in a neighborhood that's home to some of the nation's wealthiest.

Paul Flores Guilty Of Murdering College Student Kristin Smart

A jury found the Los Angeles man guilty of murdering his classmate 25 years ago following a trial in which two women said he raped them.

Samuel Woodward Cleared To Stand Trial For Slaying Classmate In OC

Woodward stands accused of stabbing his former high school classmate to death before burying the body in a Lake Forest park in 2018.

23 Cases Filed With Murder Charges In Riverside County Fentanyl Deaths

The list keeps growing.

Dog Killed, Woman Stabbed In Random Sword Attack

Police arrested a 23-year-old man in what is believed to be a random attack in the Mid-Wilshire area Tuesday night.

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