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30 Horse Deaths; Shark Attack; Marijuana Museum: Top CA Stories

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

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The Weedmaps Museum of Weed, pictured above, will be open for a limited time in Hollywood this summer.
The Weedmaps Museum of Weed, pictured above, will be open for a limited time in Hollywood this summer. (Image courtesy of Weedmaps)

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.

1. 30th Horse Dies At Santa Anita Track, Hall Of Fame Trainer Banned

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Another racehorse has perished, and its hall of fame trainer has been banned, at the Santa Anita racetrack.

2. Torrance Woman Attacked, Killed By Sharks In Bahamas

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Jordan Lindsey's family is fundraising to help cover the costs of having her body transported from the Bahamas back to her home in Torrance.

3. Prosecutors: Rep. Duncan Hunter Used Campaign Funds For Affairs

Rep. Duncan Hunter, who represents the 50th District, is accused of misusing $250,000 in campaign funds.

4. SoCal Grocery Store Workers Authorize Strike

Unionized grocery workers throughout Southern California raised the threat of the first grocery strike in the region in nearly 16 years.

5. Disneyland Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Opens To All: What To Know

June 24, the famed world of Batuu at Disneyland Resort has opened to the general public. Here's what you should know when you go.

6. High Hopes For Marijuana Museum To Open In Hollywood

Marijuana industry technology and software company Weedmaps says it's opening the Weedmaps Museum of Weed in Hollywood.

7. Endangered Species Protection Sought For SoCal Mountain Lions

SoCal mountain lions are at risk of extinction, so conservation groups are petitioning to list the animals as threatened or endangered.

8. Murrieta Border Agents Find Meth, Heroin In Baby Car Seat: CBP

Border Patrol officials say the local agents made the discovery in a stop along Interstate 15.

9. Therapy Dog Brightens Children's Days At SF Hospital

Meet Barker Posey, a Labrador and Golden Retriever mix who calms children for stitches, blood draws and more at CPMC Van Ness Campus.

10. License Plate Swapping: A Growing Threat

Do you know your license plate number? Would you notice if it were switched with a similar plate?

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