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Monkeypox Cases; Gun Bills; Hepatitis A Outbreak: Top CA Stories

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

This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin.
This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC 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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4 CA Gun Bills That Take Aim At Manufacturers, Advertisers

Golden State lawmakers are pushing for change after a mass shooting killed 19 children at an elementary school in Texas. What to Know.

CA Calls For Black Reparations: Report Details Legacy Of Oppression

CA unveiled a groundbreaking 500-page report chronicling harm to African Americans in state history, making the case for reparations.

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CA Workers Could Get Protections Against Extreme Heat

A bill moving through the California Legislature could allow for new protections for employees working in "ultrahigh" heat.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Potentially Linked To Fresh CA Strawberries: FDA

Traceback investigations have identified fresh organic strawberries as a likely cause, including cases in the Golden State.

LA County Confirms 1st Monkeypox Case As California Total Climbs To 4

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says it confirmed the county's first presumptive case of monkeypox infection.

'You Would All Be Dead': Kid Tells Adults How to Avoid Shooter (Video)

"You can't cry," the young trainer told city employees in National City, California. "It gives away your position and your hiding spot."

'We Will Shoot The Kids:' Man Accused Of Threatening Hollywood Schools

A 44-year-old Oklahoma man was arrested in connection with a series of bomb and shooting threats aimed at Hollywood schools.

Newsom Tests Positive For COVID, Uses Paxlovid Treatment

The Democratic governor announced that he was experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19.

Indoor Masking To Return If LA Reaches 'High' COVID Risk Level In June

With coronavirus cases again surging in Los Angeles, the county could become the state's second to resume indoor masking this month.

Amazon's Largest Warehouse In The World Comes To Inland Empire

Amazon is adding a 5-story, 4-million-sq.-ft. warehouse to its more than 17.9 million square feet of Southern California warehouse space.

Carlsbad Cracks Down On Single-Use Plastics To Curb Pollution

A new law aims to reduce the amount of unused and unwanted single-use plastics from restaurants and food delivery services in Carlsbad.

Mountain Lion Trapped In Classroom At CA High School

Students and staff were at school Wednesday morning when the mountain lion entered the building, according to the sheriff's office.

Disneyland Halts Annual Passes, Offers Tickets For Californians

The park is offering a limited-time offer for California residents, which includes a three-day ticket offer.

Taco Bell Temporarily Pulls The Mexican Pizza From Its Menu

Taco Bell said the demand for its Mexican Pizza far surpassed the supplies the Irvine-based company had on hand for the menu item.

'Electric Ocean' Summer Event Returns To SeaWorld San Diego

Experience the theme park after dark with dance parties, live performances, fireworks and more.

Rare Planetary Alignment, Supermoon, 'Blue Clouds' Over CA In June

Here's your guide to the most anticipated celestial events in the June skies over California.

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