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Toxic Chemicals; Heroes Honored; Firefighter Babies: 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. Toxic Chemicals Found in Drinking Water Of 7 Million Californians
The drinking water of 7.5 million Californians showed chemicals linked to cancer, liver disease and thyroid disease, according to a report.
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2. CA Woman Missing Since 1973 ID'd Thanks To New DNA Test
DNA testing identified the skull of Joanne Dolly Burmer, missing since 1973, which had sat in a Chico State lab for more than 20 years.
3. Tree Descendants That Survived Hiroshima Blast Planted In SF
The trees were planted Friday at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park.
4. Police Seek Woman Accused of Embezzling from Camp Fire Survivor
The Butte County Sheriff's office is searching for Brenda Rose Asbury, 29, accused of stealing $63,100 from an elderly Camp Fire survivor.
5. 2 'Heroes' Honored For Saving Life At NorCal Gym
A gym employee and a gym member wasted no time when a gym-goer suddenly went into cardiac arrest.
6. Bike Named 'Trouble,' Del Valle Kids Celebrated In Livermore
Del Valle unveiled its 1,000th bike that's being donated to a deserving community member.
7. Angels' Albert Pujols Visits Injured RivCo CHP Officer
Baseball season hasn't wrapped up yet, but the Angels slugger still took the time to visit an injured CHP Riverside officer in the hospital.
8. That Homeless Addict Is Somebody's Child: Livermore Mom's Plight
A photo on Facebook of Corey Sylvester passed out on a BART train prompted a heartbreaking response: "This is my son."
9. 'Aquaman' Loves His Tamales: Jason Momoa Films Movie In Banning
The 'Game of Thrones' and 'Aquaman' star enjoyed some local fare while filming in town.
10. Firefighter Dads Welcome 9 Babies At Southland Fire District
In 2019, nine Rancho Cucamonga Fire District firefighters became fathers within five months of each other in a recent Baby Boom!
11. How A Neighbor's Barking Dog Changed A Man's Life: Author Q&A
Author Richard Lucas was tortured by incessant barking, so he logged every bark for six months. Before long, the Dog Log changed his life.
12. Community Mourns Diego, 13, Bullied Boy Who Died After Attack
The Moreno Valley boy was declared "clinically dead" this week, days after he was punched at his middle school by two teens, police say.
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