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Delta Variant Now Dominant; Zoo Vaccinates Animals: 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?
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Take a look at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.
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Delta Variant Now Dominant In CA, New Data Shows
The highly transmissible delta variant has become the dominant strain of coronavirus in California, accounting for 36 percent of cases.
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Rolling Blackouts Possible Friday As Statewide Flex Alert Issued
The 5 hour flex alert will hit in the evening, when solar power is no longer available. Here's the timing, and how to prepare in advance.
California Exodus More Fiction Than Fact, Study Finds
California has real problems but a mass exodus of fed-up residents doesn't appear to be one of them, according to researchers.
CA Zoo Vaccinates Tigers, Bears And Ferrets Against Coronavirus
A Bay Area zoo began inoculating its most vulnerable animals against COVID-19 this month after gorillas at a SoCal zoo fell ill.
Newsom Touts Plan To Beautify CA, Add 11,000 Jobs
"It's too damn dirty," Gov. Gavin Newsom said as he introduced an initiative to clean up the state Wednesday.
CA Capitol Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The state capitol sounded the alarm after nine employees tested positive for coronavirus as the delta variant surges in California.
Special Education Sees 'Historic' Boost In Funding
California school districts will have more than $1 billion in extra funding this year for special education.
CA Recall: Kevin Kiley Steps In As New Challenger To Newsom
Republican state legislator Kevin Kiley announced his candidacy in the recall election and has been one of Newsom's loudest critics.
CA Offshore Wind Bill Passes State Senate Committee
"With offshore wind, we have an opportunity to counter the threat of climate change, meet our clean energy goals."
Earthquakes Rattle NorCal Thursday Afternoon
A slew of earthquakes were felt around Northern California and the Central Valley Thursday, including a 6.0 magnitude quake.
On the 4th of July, an Orange County fire crew inmate absconded with a Cal Fire truck in the middle of a firefight in Northern California.
Amid Rise In Anti-Asian Hate, KTSF Keeps The Bay Area Informed
KTSF, the Bay Area's Chinese-language news station, is uniquely positioned to cover the recent rise in anti-Asian hate.
Half Naked Man Scales 4-Story Church To Set Fire, Jumps Rooftops
A man wearing boxers set the St. Mary's Catholic Church bell tower on fire then tried to evade the LAPD by jumping from roof to roof.
Britney Spears' Manager Resigns As Her Team Of Handlers Shrinks
The move comes just weeks after the singer told a court that she was being cruelly exploited by her father and team of handlers.
Avenatti Sentenced In Nike Extortion Case, Awaits Trial In OC
Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday in the Nike attempted extortion case & now faces trial again in Orange County.
The 98-year-old theater has been closed since the start of the pandemic. Now, Tarantino hopes to open it in time for Christmas.
'Wedged' Horse Rescued In San Juan Capistrano
Orange County Fire Authority's technical rescue team worked to free a spooked horse stuck between broken concrete and exposed rebar.
3-Day Disneyland Tickets For California Residents At A Discount
Want to go to Disneyland? A three-day, single-park ticket pack for around $83 a day is now available to California residents.
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