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Pelosi Steps Aside; UC Strike; Sheriff's Recruits Hit: 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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With Victory In California, The GOP Captures The House
Republicans won a northern Los Angeles district to earn 218 seats
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Pelosi To Step Away From Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will no longer wield the speaker's gavel in the new Congress.
Karen Bass Is First Woman Elected Mayor Of Los Angeles
Rep. Karen Bass shattered the glass ceiling and landed herself at the helm of a city in turmoil.
Pelosi Attack Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges
David Wayne DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer, wanted to break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps, officials said.
Jay Leno Seriously Burned In LA County Car Fire
The 72-year-old former 'Tonight Show' host is undergoing surgery for burns suffered in a car fire in Los Angeles County.
'Days Of Our Lives' icon John Aniston passed away Friday, his daughter Jennifer Aniston confirmed Monday.
Thousands Of UC Academic Researchers, Student Employees Strike
UC officials are in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers regarding four separate academic bargaining units.
Kroger, Albertsons Merger Could Hurt CA Economy, Critics Warn
Instead of a $4 billion payout to shareholders, the grocers should pay workers more, make stores safer and lower prices, opponents argued.
25 Sheriff's Recruits Hit By Wrong Way Vehicle In LA Co.
"It looked like an airplane wreck": several sheriff's recruits suffered gruesome injuries after they were struck by a wrong-way driver.
Redondo Beach Mayor Faces Criticism After Crude Emails Were Revealed
The emails between the mayor and supporters, shared with the LA Times, revealed controversial language.
Driver Charged After 25 Sheriff's Recruits Hit By Vehicle In LA County
On Wednesday, some 25 Los Angeles County sheriff's recruits were struck by a wrong-way driver while on a training run in Whittier.
LA Man's Foot Found In Famous Yellowstone Hot Spring
The National Park Service says DNA analysis helped them determine whom the foot belonged to.
LA Man Admits To Stealing $5.5M In COVID Relief; Drug Trafficking
A 36-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges that included fraudulently obtaining inmate identities and using them to get EDD benefits.
$1.4M Worth Of Cocaine Found Hidden During Temecula Traffic Stop
The 41 packages of cocaine were discovered by agents with the U.S. Border Patrol/San Diego Sector.
Community Takes A Stand Against Hate In Manhattan Beach
Students and city officials spoke out against the hate symbols that have been popping up on campuses in Manhattan Beach.
In the Golden State, three hospitals have now received the highest grade every year for a decade.
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