Accidental Lottery Win; Basic Income; Home Prices Triple: CA Stories

Kristina Houck
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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.

CA Tests Basic Income For Some Residents In These Cities

To support non-binary and transgender residents, two cities have launched basic income pilots. Plus, see other pilot programs active in CA.

CA's 29 Healthiest And Unhealthiest Cities: Report

A recent report listed 29 of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in California. See how your area fared.

Norovirus In CA: 5 Things To Know

Dozens have fallen ill in California after eating oysters from British Columbia, Canada.

Will Bird Flu Reach CA? What To Know About The Deadly U.S. Outbreak

Millions of birds have died nationwide from a highly pathogenic flu and the deadly flu threatens to invade the Golden State.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tests Positive For COVID-19

Nancy Pelosi, the 82-year-old House speaker, tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesman tweeted.

These CA Cities Have Tripled Their Home Prices Since 2000: Report

California home prices skyrocketed by a staggering 277 percent in the last two decades, according to a new report.

Company Pleads Guilty After Wind Turbines Kill 150 Eagles, 92 In CA

ESI Energy was sentenced after pleading guilty to violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

LA 'Agency' Stages Fake Marriages In Massive Green Card Scheme: Feds

Eleven California residents were accused of organizing fake marriages between foreign nationals and U.S. citizens in a green card scheme.

Palm Springs OKs Income Program For Transgender, Non-Binary Residents

Council members voted unanimously to grant funding for a pilot universal income program for the transgender and non-binary community.

1K Pounds Of Meth, Cocaine Seized In Buena Park: Prosecutors

Authorities took "enough fentanyl to kill 4.7 million people" last month and arrested two Buena Park men, the district attorney’s office said.

Bystanders Stop Sexual Assault Of Child At Denny's: Long Beach Police

When police arrived, they found the alleged attacker suffering from stab wounds.

NorCal Naturopathic Doctor Admits Selling Fake COVID Vaccination Cards

The Napa woman also pleaded guilty to scheming to sell immunization pellets she claimed would provide lifelong protection from COVID-19.

Critical Race Theory Banned By Orange County School District: Report

The Orange County Register reports the ban is the first of its kind by a school district in Orange County.

Universal Studios Hollywood Power Outage Strands 11 On Ride

The Los Angeles County Fire Department freed 11 people trapped on a popular ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Academy Pushes Smith's Disciplinary Hearing Forward

In quitting the Academy, Will Smith preempted a move to suspend his membership or expel him. Now the Academy must weigh other options.

Hot Air Balloon Crashes In Riverside County: Video

Harrowing video posted on TikTok shows the moment a hot air balloon crashed in Riverside County.

Ye, Formerly Known As Kanye West, Not Performing At Coachella: TMZ

Ye, who changed his name from Kanye West, was barred from performing at the Grammy Awards. He reportedly won't sing at Coachella, either.

The Weeknd Threatened To Leave Coachella Over Pay Dispute: Reports

The artist reportedly said he would leave "at a moment's notice" if the festival didn't pay him the $8.5 million West was going to get.

'Rude' Man Pushes LA Woman Into $10 Million Lottery Jackpot

LaQuedra Edwards nearly crashed on the 405 Freeway when she realized a man who pushed her into the lottery vending machine changed her life.

Marin Restaurant Cooks Up Ukraine Relief Aid

Fradelizio’s in Fairfax is pledging to donate all sales through Sunday to a nonprofit providing humanitarian relief to Ukrainian refugees.

'She's Lucky To Be Alive': Dog-Mauled Toddler Home With 200+ Stitches

A Riverside County toddler mauled by a chained-up pit bull terrier mix has gone home from the hospital.

Cancer-Free Dog Celebrated With Anniversary 'Pawty' At Humane Society

The celebration for Phoenix included a peanut butter cake, hats, cheers, and lots of hugs and kisses.

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This article originally appeared on the Carlsbad Patch