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Drought Emergency; Stimulus Plan; Homelessness Crisis: 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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CA Homelessness Crisis: Gov. Newsom's $12B Plan To Fix It
The governor unveiled a new proposal Tuesday to create more housing and "functionally end family homelessness" within five years.
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Newsom Expands Drought Emergency To Most Of California
The governor on Monday declared a much-anticipated drought emergency in 39 counties to address drying reservoirs and rising temperatures.
CA Mask Mandate Likely Ending Soon, Governor Says
See what Gov. Gavin Newsom had to say this week about what could be next for California's mask rules.
3,084 Post-Vaccination COVID-19 Cases Reported In CA
Between Jan. 1 and April 28, there were 3,084 coronavirus cases in people who were fully vaccinated. That's a rate of only 0.024 percent.
New $600-Plus CA Stimulus Plan Would Affect Majority Of Residents
Newsom unveiled a $11.9 billion proposal Monday that would send another round of $600 checks to both middle-class and low-income residents.
A police officer was shot to death and another was injured while serving a search warrant in San Luis Obispo on Monday.
California Is Tracking The Journey Of A Newly Collared Gray Wolf
Earlier this month, a gray wolf entered Northern California, following in the footsteps of another wolf that traversed 500 miles in CA.
'Nautical Nonsense': 2 CA Students Rescued From Makeshift Boat
Two men in their early 20s were rescued off the CA coast after their boat made of buckets and kiddie pools drifted too far from the shore.
2 Dead Whales Found Under Australian Ship At Naval Base San Diego
The endangered fin whales were discovered when the HMAS Sydney berthed over the weekend at the naval base in San Diego.
Rare Deep Sea Angler Fish Found On Shores Of Crystal Cove
A jagged-toothed angler fish, more commonly seen swimming at 3,000 feet below, washed up onshore Crystal Cove State Beach over the weekend.
No Kitten Around! OC Firefighters Called In Rescue Family Pet
Some Orange County kids called for the help of OCFA firefighters when their kitten got stuck in a tight spot.
SEE: East Bay Ducklings Rescued From Freeway
These ducklings got a police escort to Lindsay Wildlife Experience, thanks to the California Highway Patrol Dublin office.
Over 100 California Companies Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.
Inc. magazine revealed its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the United States, according to the ranking.
$26M Lotto Ticket Destroyed In Laundry, Would-Be Winner Claims
The convenience store that sold the ticket turned in a surveillance image of the woman buying the ticket, but that's probably not enough.
'Friends' Reunion Special To Air In May With HBO Max
The reunion will include all six stars and more than a dozen of the most memorable guests including Reese Witherspoon and Tom Selleck.
The network is the latest power figure to distance itself from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association over a lack of diversity.
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