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Vaccine Lottery; Teen Vs. Bear; Avengers Campus: 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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Vaccine Lottery Winners $50K Richer Thanks To CA: Watch Live
The first 15 winners of California's $116 million vaccine lottery program were chosen Friday.
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Workers Could Ditch Masks Around Vaccinated Colleagues: CA Agency
The much-anticipated and controversial proposal would allow workers to go maskless as long as all employees in the room are vaccinated.
Fully Vaccinated Napa County Woman Dies From COVID-19
It marks the county's first such death. The woman had the B117 — UK — variant and suffered from underlying medical conditions.
Outdoor And To-Go Alcohol Sales Allowed To Continue All Year
Gov. Gavin Newsom extended a pandemic program allowing restaurants and bars to serve alcohol outdoors and by delivery.
CA Fire Destroys 10% Of World's Towering Sequoias: Study
A once-healthy forest was reduced to a "moonscape" by a single fire, researchers said.
The filing period has not yet commenced, but a handful of Californians have already announced their candidacy.
California's Drought Became Dire In May — Here's What To Expect
Much of California is already drier than at the end of the last seven-year drought. It's time to conserve water and brace for fires.
CA Monarch Butterfly Population Drops 99%, Can Milkweed Save It?
A group is planting some 600 acres of milkweed plants across CA to encourage these iconic butterflies to breed. Here's how you can help.
600 CA DUI Suspects Arrested Over The Weekend Before Memorial Day
Since the California Highway Patrol triggered its Maximum Enforcement Period on Friday night, hundreds of motorists have been arrested.
Firefighter Killed, Captain Shot By Off-Duty Colleague
A firefighter was killed and another is fighting for life following a shooting at an Agua Dulce fire station.
LA Fire Captain Expected To Recover From Station 81 Shooting
The search for a motive for Tuesday's Agua Dulce fire station shooting continues as the community mourns the death of a revered firefighter.
Vanessa Bryant Rages At Nike In Mambacita Shoe Debacle
Nike has not yet commented on the accusations that they released a shoe designed in honor of Gianna Bryant without permission.
'An Amazing Miracle': Kitten Stolen From Rescue In NorCal Returns
A kitten that was snatched from Whis-Purr Rescue in Redwood City earlier this month has safely been returned and one person was awarded $2k.
SoCal Teen Shoves Bear To Save Her Dogs
Watch: A TikTok video showed a girl racing into her back yard to push a bear off a wall after the large beast threatened her dogs.
Coachella, Stagecoach Music Festivals Announced For 2022
The Coachella Valley economy has lost millions of dollars due to the absence of both festivals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. Disneyland Resort's newest land, the Avengers Campus made its worldwide debut.
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