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Wildfire Destroys Homes; Monkeypox Cases Climb: 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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Monkeypox A 'Public Health Emergency' As CA Cases Climb: Latest Info
Monkeypox has been reported in 45 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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California Child Diagnosed With Monkeypox; Among 2 In US
Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S., including one in California, health officials say.
Oak Fire Destroys 74 Structures Near Yosemite, Containment Grows
Additional structures are damaged. More than 3,000 personnel are fighting the fire from the ground and air.
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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes At SoCal Plant Nursery
The small plane crashed less than a mile away from Fallbrook Airpark. Critical injuries are reported for the survivor.
Caller Threatens Black, Hispanic Customers At San Bruno Eatery: Feds
Prosecutors say Joey George called the San Bruno restaurant to "attack Black people and strike fear into the Bay Area's Black community."
California Soccer Player Dies After Players, Spectators Brawl On Field
A melee ensued at a soccer game at a California high school, involving players from both teams and spectators. A player died 15 days later.
Antisemitic, Racist Hate Speech Painted Across Manhattan Beach School
"Stupidity may not be a crime, but what they did is, and we should all be concerned," said Manhattan Beach Mayor Steve Napolitano.
Marin Antisemitic Flyer Distribution Probed
Incidents in the city’s West End neighborhood were reported over the weekend, the San Rafael Police Department said.
Victims Speak Out About 'Sex Cult Leader' From Lake Elsinore
Morgan Delos Fowler sat shackled while his victims unveiled his house of horrors that many described as "a sex cult."
'Leave It To Beaver' Star Dies After Premature Death Announcement
Tony Dow died Wednesday morning, his managers announced after the star was wrongfully reported dead a day earlier.
The stage, TV & film actor, and actress Mira Sorvino's father, mastered roles as cops and crooks, including as a "Goodfellas" mob boss.
Community Hasn't Forgotten Riverside Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio
He died in the line of duty more than a decade ago, but it's hoped that an ongoing public tribute to him can bring positivity to others.
Jason Momoa Involved In Head-On Crash With Motorcycle In Calabasas
Actor Jason Momoa was in a crash involving a motorcyclist, authorities say. One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
58 CA Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News
Plus, 4 California hospitals are in the top 20 of the entire nation. See CA's full honor roll of 58 high performing hospitals via U.S. News.
Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Sells SF Home For $31M: Report
Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly sold his home in Dolores Heights for $31 million.
Hotel Workers OK Contract With Hilton San Diego Bayfront After Strike
The contract comes after hundreds of hotel workers began striking outside the hotel ahead of San Diego Comic-Con.
Napa Among Top 10 U.S. 'Zoom Towns' For People Who Love The Outdoors
A study of more than 445 U.S. cities determined the best places for remote workers who love to spend time outside.
Beagles Rescued From Lab-Testing Breeding Facility Arrive In San Diego
San Diego-based Helen Woodward Animal Center took in 43 beagles rescued from Envigo in Virginia, which bred the dogs for medical research.
$2.9M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In SoCal
Now, Friday night's jackpot drawing grows to $1 billion!
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