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Famed Balloonist Dies In Crash; Bieber Fever Fail: Top CA Stories

Farewell to 2 pandas, avocado recall, CHP saves honeymoon, Keanu Reeves saves stranded travelers & more stories this week from California.

A pair of giant pandas living at the San Diego Zoo as part of a conservation loan agreement with China will return home
A pair of giant pandas living at the San Diego Zoo as part of a conservation loan agreement with China will return home (San Diego Zoo )

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.

Emergency Landing With Keanu Reeves Means Free Burgers For All

  • After a an emergency landing trapped the movie star and his fellow passengers in Bakersfield, they made a road trip of the adventure.

Renowned Balloonist Dies Following Accident Near Warner Springs

  • Julian Richard Nott, 74, was flying an experimental balloon that he invented when the passenger compartment rolled downhill after landing.

Two Pandas To Leave San Diego Zoo For China

  • Bai Yun, 27, and her 6-year-old son, Xiao Liwu, will remain at the zoo's Panda Canyon until April 27.

Airport Service: CHP Gives Stranded Honeymoon Couple a Lift

  • The couple would have missed their flight to Hawaii if the officer hadn't acted immediately.

Avocados Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination In CA

  • The recall affects California-grown conventional and organic avocados sold statewide.

Woman With Bieber Fever Arrested At Montage Laguna Hotel

  • Justin Bieber's getaway at the Montage Laguna Beach hotel was interrupted by a woman who walked into his room and wouldn't leave.

Judge To Issue Injunction On Sleep Deprivation At Dublin Jail

  • Two Santa Rita Jail inmates filed lawsuits claiming their health is endangered because they are allowed only five hours of sleep.

Stroller Size Matters, No Smoking At Disneyland

  • When you next visit Disneyland Resort, here are a few handy tips! Mind your stroller size and keep your cigarette butts out of the park!

HUD Charges Facebook With Housing Discrimination

  • The fed housing arm accuses Facebook of disqualifying people with certain characteristics to see housing ads, but the firm is "surprised."

Helicopter Illegally Lands on Super Bloom, Upsetting Officials

  • Sometime in the past few days, a helicopter landed on a super bloom area poppy field and two people went for a stroll before getting caught.

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