Track Shuts After Horse Deaths; New Whale Species: Top CA Stories

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 the top 10 news stories from across the state.

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New Killer Whale Species Possibly Discovered: Scripps

• The whales, called Type D, were something of a legend until possibly spotted by scientists off the coast of Chile. SEE VIDEO ...

Ex-NFL Player Kellen Winslow II Accused Of Lewd Conduct At Gym

• The former tight end, who was out on bail awaiting a rape trial, faces new charges of touching and groping a 77-year-old woman in Carlsbad.

Anne Frank's Stepsister To Meet Nazi-Saluting Newport Teens

• It's a teachable moment for Newport Harbor students, who will get a lesson in tolerance from Anne Frank's stepsister, a Holocaust survivor.

Jeopardy's Alex Trebek Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

• '"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek revealed he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and he won't stop working while he fights the disease.

Birth Control Pills Recalled Nationwide Due To Packaging Error

• Apotex Corp. is voluntarily recalling Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets due to what health officials called a packaging error.

Santa Anita Race Track Closure: Testing Underway

• Twenty-one racehorses have "broken down" on the track and been euthanized since Dec. 26 leaving officials to seek answers.

Charlie, Oldest Sea Otter Living In A Zoo Or Aquarium, Turns 22

• Charlie is an aquarium ambassador, has contributed to scientific research and had a feature in a Guinness Book of World Records book.

Man Doused In Gasoline, Lit On Fire In RivCo Attack: Police

• Deputies were called to investigate an assault & found the victim suffering from extensive life-threatening burns, officials said.

Gov. Newsom Talks Border Issues With San Ysidro Residents

• The San Diego County Republican Party accused Newsom of playing politics with his visit.

Osprey Nest Live Webcam: San Francisco Bay Waterfront Crane

• The pair successfully raised three chicks last year in the same nest, high atop a WWII era crane.

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