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Cannabis Cafe; Subway Singer; Shed For Rent: Top CA Stories
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
We saw with our brains, but we listened with our hearts.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 3, 2019
Her voice continues to captivate our city, and as the offers for help pour in, we asked: “Emily, what can we do for you?” Her answer: “I want to thank Officer Frazier for taking the video.”
Her wish was granted tonight. pic.twitter.com/lH4V51YTZ4
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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1. Cal Fire Captain Killed In Highway Crash
Captain Paul Rotondaro was one of two drivers killed in an early-morning crash Wednesday on Highway 140.
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2. James Franco Accused Of Sexual Exploitation By Two Students
Two acting students sued James Franco, claiming he used his acting school to sexually harass and exploit students.
3. Diahann Carroll, Pioneering Actress, Dies In Los Angeles At 84
The Oscar-nominated actress helped raise the visibility of black people on television through her starring role on "Julia."
4. New Laws Add Mental Health Protections For CA Firefighters
Three bills signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom set up new programs, including peer support groups, for firefighters and first responders.
5. Sports Figures React To Calif. College Athlete Endorsement Law
"Every kid's going to want to go to college out here in Cali," said Warriors guard Glenn Robinson III.
A vintage WWII bomber with 13 on board crashed at Bradley International Airport in Hartford County, Connecticut.
7. Voluntary Manslaughter Charges Added In Fatal MoVal School Attack
Two 13-year-old boys accused off attacking their classmate in Moreno Valley are now facing additional charges.
8. Mom Accused Of Murder In Death Of Toddler Left In Heated Car
A mother was arrested in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter, who was left in a car with the heater on for hours.
9. First Open-Air Cannabis Restaurant In US Opens In West Hollywood
Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe will use an air filtration system like the one used in casinos for its smoking area.
10. Disneyland Resort, VoluntEARS Build 12th Anaheim Park
Kaboom!, the YMCA, the City of Anaheim, and the Disneyland Resort helped build the latest playground in just six hours.
11. Is Butter A Carb? 'Mean Girls' Pop-Up Restaurant Announced
"Mean Girls" fans can eat a Just Stab Caesar Salad, Whatever Cheese Fries and Coach's Hot Dog — but none for Gretchen Wieners.
12. Watch: Subway Singer Meets Cop Who Changed Her Life
She was the homeless subway singer. He was the cop who got the world to listen.
- Previous: Mystery Of LA's Subway Soprano Solved
13. Kitten Rescued From Freeway Center Divider During Rush Hour
An off-duty LAPD officer spotted a terrified kitten perched on the center divider of a busy LA freeway.
14. Kids Get Free Admission To 40 San Diego Museums In October
The "Kids Free in October" program returns this year with 40 museums in San Diego County offering free admission to children for the month.
15. Backyard Shed In San Diego Costs $1,050 To Rent
How small a space would you be willing to squeeze into to live affordably in San Diego?
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