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Deadly Wildfires; Power Shutoffs; Great White Bite: CA Stories
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
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. Calif. Wildfires: 2 Dead, 100K Evacuated, 8,600 Acres Burned
Wind-driven brush fires are burning in several Southern California counties.
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Also see:
- Sandalwood Fire Day 3: Containment Grows On Deadly Fire
- Saddleridge Fire Reaches 7,542 Acres, 23K Homes Evacuated
- Wendy Fire In Ventura County Burns Over 90 Acres; 25% Contained
- Wolf Fire In Banning: Containment Grows, Cause Determined
- Reche Canyon Fire: Mostly Contained, Evacuation Orders Lifted
- Calimesa Fire Devastates Community: 74 Structures, 800 Acres Lost
2. PG&E Power Shutdowns: Power Restored To Over 500,000 Customers
About 738,000 customers in 35 counties were impacted by PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff in Northern and Central California.
Related:
- Second Wave Of PG&E Power Shutdowns Hits Bay Area
- PG&E Power Shutdowns: Power Restored To Over 500,000 Customers
- Cal Fire Increases Staffing Amid Fire Danger Across California
3. 'We Were Not Adequately Prepared': PG&E CEO
The press conference at the utility’s headquarters marked the first time the company’s head had publicly addressed the shutdown.
4. Over 200 Bills Signed By Gov. Newsom This Week: Headline Makers
New laws include medical marijuana at K-12 public schools, abortion services on college campuses, rent control and gun violence prevention.
A Napa-based CHP flight officer recalls the harrowing night, and the moment he and the pilot knew exactly what they needed to do.
6. Great White Chomps On Kayak Off Catalina Island
A kayaker was lucky he only had two huge shark teeth to show for his run-in with a large great white shark off Catalina Island.
7. 2 Lions Die After Ingesting Rat Poison In Santa Monica Mountains
In the LA area, five mountains have been killed by rat poison, and researchers suspect poison may have been involved in other deaths.
8. Racehorse Dies Of Heart Attack At Santa Anita, 33rd Equine Death
Ky. Colonel, a 5-year-old gelding, died while training at the Santa Anita Racetrack, where over 30 horses have perished since December.
9. Deputies Replace Child's Stolen Wheelchair Ramp: Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff’s Association stepped up by purchasing a new ramp and bringing it to the family.
The students offered kind messages to strangers in San Francisco, and the reactions were amazing.
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