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Racist City Council; Fentanyl Death Toll Climbs: Top 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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Biden Talks Metro Purple Line, Local Jobs At Los Angeles Appearance
During his quick trip to Los Angeles, President Joe Biden talked infrastructure at the site of a Metro Purple Line station slated for 2027.
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CA's Fentanyl Death Toll Climbs, Multi-Million-Dollar Effort Launched
State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new multi-million-dollar Fentanyl Enforcement Program.
CA Legalizes Digital License Plates: What To Know
A new law signed by Newsom will allow drivers to install the new tech, which will be able to display emergency messages and more.
7 CA Counties Remapped For Tsunami Hazards
Maps were revised to help residents in seven Golden State counties determine whether they are in areas at risk.
CA Launches Largest Movement Yet To Eradicate Illegal Pot Farms
Rob Bonta said he is bolstering efforts to shut down illegal cannabis farms, which are harmful to the environment and economy, CA says.
Historic Increase Will Boost CA Social Security Recipients' Checks
Millions of Californians will see a 9 percent bump in their Social Security benefits next year amid rising inflation.
CA's Racist City Council Debacle: 5 Things To Know
Authorities are probing L.A.'s City Council after audio leaks with racist remarks. Here's how the story has rippled across the Golden State.
Biden Calls On LA Council Members To Resign Over Hate Speech
The White House joined hundreds calling for the resignation of three LA City Council members after leaked audio revealed racist comments
Rumors Of Presidential Run Swirl As Newsom Seeks Re-election
The governor may have agreed to debate GOP opponent Sen. Dahle, but his recent moves point toward ambitions that lie outside state lines.
CA's First Lady Among Accusers Testifying In Harvey Weinstein Trial
As Harvey Weinstein's LA trial begins, Jennifer Siebel Newsom is among the accusers set to testify that he sexually assaulted her.
Scandal Prompts Attorney General To Investigate LA's Redistricting
The investigation could be criminal and civil in nature, Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
80-Year-Old Woman Killed By Dogs While On A Walk In The Inland Empire
Soon Han was attacked and killed by two dogs from a nearby house while out for a walk.
CA Tree Trimmer Dies After Falling Into Wood Chipper
The man was already dead when help arrived, police said.
Carjacking Victim Dragged During LA Police Chase Dies
As a murder suspect drove off following a carjacking, the carjacking victim was dragged along the road by their own vehicle, the LAPD said.
Naked Man Accused Of Flooding Luxury S.F. Building: Report
Police found a 46-year-old naked man named Michael Nien – who reportedly lives in the building – drenched in water.
American-British actress Angela Lansbury, star of "Murder, She Wrote," has died.
Full Circle: Woman Rescued As A Little Girl Becomes Deputy Sheriff
Suffering from neglect at the hands of her mother, the little girl from California was placed in protective care in 2000.
Goose On The Loose Causes Delay At Padres-Dodgers Playoff Game
The bird flew into Dodger Stadium and landed in shallow right field with two outs in the eighth inning.
Lost CA Cat Found 9 Years Later, In Idaho: Report
Her heartbroken owner was certain she would never see her cat, Harriet, again. Then, the cat turned up in another state.
Six-Foot Boa Constrictor Slithers Through Livermore Neighborhood
Livermore police were called when a large boa constrictor was seen loose on Big Basin Road.
A boat that was used to move troops during the Second World War emerged from a drought stricken California lake.
Disneyland Ups Ticket Prices, Introduces New Ticketing Tier
Tickets for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure increased across the board, park officials said.
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