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Fatal Bluff Collapse; Emoji House; Historic Birth: Top CA Stories

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

The calf is the 186th rhino born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the first southern white rhino born by artificial insemination in North America.
The calf is the 186th rhino born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the first southern white rhino born by artificial insemination in North America. (Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Safari Park)

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. Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting: 3 Victims, Suspect Identified

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FBI officials are making an appeal for photos and information regarding the mass casualty case. The suspect's car and home were located.

2. 3 Dead, 2 Injured After Bluff Collapse In Encinitas

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Three people were killed and two others were injured after a bluff collapsed Friday at Grandview Surf Beach in Encinitas.

3. San Diego Firefighter Dies After Medical Emergency While Training

Yaroslav Katkov, 29, of Escondido, suffered from a medical emergency while hiking with his engine crew, according to Cal Fire.

4. Trump's Tax Returns Must Be Turned Over Under New California Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial law requiring presidential candidates to share their tax returns in order to get on the ballot.

5. San Diego Man First Released From Prison Through New State Law

A San Diego man who spent 16 years behind bars for burglary and vehicle theft is believed to be the first inmate released through a new law.

6. FBI 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Has Ties To Murrieta, Agency Says

The FBI is seeking the public's help finding this woman who is wanted in connection to a murder and robbery.

7. Danville Family Who Lost Daughter To Food Allergy Sees Law Signed

The Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Act (AB 1532) was signed into law Tuesday.

8. Russi Taylor, Iconic Voice Of Minnie Mouse, Dies

She was married to the man who voiced Mickey, and together they brought to life the most beloved couple in cartoon history.

9. Pink Emoji House Upsets Neighbors In Manhattan Beach

Two huge emojis with long eyelashes were painted onto a duplex in Manhattan Beach — one neighbor thinks it's a personal attack against her.

10. Bachelor In Paradise' Star Gives Birth To Son Inside Her Closet

Not according to plan, Jade Roper, of "Bachelor in Paradise," gave birth in her master bedroom with the help of firefighters and paramedics.

11. Girl, 8, Bakes Cookies For Gilroy First Responders

In was a sweet moment in what has otherwise been a difficult week across the region.

12. Rhino's Historic Birth Could Help Save Subspecies From Extinction

The calf is the 186th rhino born at the Safari Park, and the first southern white rhino born by artificial insemination in North America.

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