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Indoor Mask Mandate Ends; Super Bowl LVI Victory: Top CA Stories

Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.

Buses carrying Los Angeles Rams players and coaches drive past fans during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, following their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game.
Buses carrying Los Angeles Rams players and coaches drive past fans during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, following their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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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CA Indoor Mask Mandate Ends: 5 Things To Know

California's indoor mask mandate has been lifted yet again as the omicron surge continues to fade in the rearview mirror.

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CA Mask Mandates Stay In Schools: 5 Things To Know

Despite falling case rates and pressure from multiple groups, the Golden State will hold onto a mask requirement for schoolchildren.

Bill Aims To Improve Diversity Of California Grand Juries

Assemblyman Chris Ward, D-San Diego, has introduced legislation aimed at improving the diversity of California grand jury panels.

Appellate Judge Nominated As 1st Latina CA Supreme Court Justice

Patricia Guerrero, 50, is an Imperial Valley native who currently serves in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One in San Diego.

CA's Biggest Fire Of 2022 Near Bishop: 4,136 Acres, 30% Contained

Full containment on the blaze is expected Feb. 24, according to Cal Fire.

Before Death, CA Hiking Family Sent Desperate Pleas For Help

The family made multiple failed cell phone calls. A text pleading for help said: "No water or ver (over) heating with baby."

Covid Claims Claims 30,000th Angeleno Amid 102 Deaths Wednesday

On the same day Los Angeles marked the grim milestone, health officials acknowledged a 'post-surge' phase with eased mask requirements.

Man Hurls Rocks Through CA Capitol Building: Report

Officials were investigating after rocks were reportedly thrown through several windows at the California Capitol building.

Matthew Stafford Under Fire For Turning His Back On Injured Woman

The quarterback was captured on camera at the Rams rally walking away from a photographer after she fell off the stage and broke her back.

Banning Police Officer Resigns After Felony Arrest

Christopher Sayeski was arrested on suspicion of distributing harmful matter to a minor and using an underage person for obscene material.

Poised To Shatter Records, 'The One' Is Slated For Auction

Once priced at $500 Million, mega-mansion 'The One' is now listed at $295 million but may yet go on auction this month with no reserve.

Carlsbad Woman Wins New Car On 'The Price is Right'

Colette Garcia appeared on Wednesday's episode of the longest-running game show.

'Great Temecula Toast': City Seeks To Break Guinness World Record

More than 1,300 hope to gather in Old Town on April 26 to take part in shattering a Guinness world record.

Tesla Recalls 600K Vehicles Over Fart, Bleating Goat Horn

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted: "The fun police made us do it (sigh)."

San Francisco Police Use Rape Victims' DNA To Link Them To Crimes

The district attorney and several organizations condemned the practice of using a victim's rape exam to link them to crimes.

Former Angels Staffer Eric Kay Convicted In Death Of Tyler Skaggs

The Los Angeles Times reported a jury found Eric Kay guilty Thursday of providing the fentanyl that led to Tyler Skagg's death in 2019.

Disneyland Resort: No Face Masks For Vaccinated Guests

With California's statewide mask mandate ending, "The Happiest Place on Earth" is changing its rules for vaccinated park visitors.

Marin Teens Help ‘Share The Warmth’ With Those In Need

The “Share the Warmth” was developed by the MCFL’s Teen Leadership Crew as a way to help others and promote community engagement.

Heart-Shaped Meth Rock Seized In CA Just Before Valentine's Day

A man spent Valentine's Day in jail after he was reportedly caught with a meth rock in the shape of a heart.

Hollywood Sign Changes To 'Rams House' To Honor Super Bowl Champs

The question, "Who's House?" will be answered by the 30-foot-tall letters of the Hollywood Sign this week.

LA Rams Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade: Watch live

Tens of thousands of rams fans lined up early Wednesday morning to watch their Super Bowl champs take a victory lap around the Coliseum.

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