Election Chaos; Trump Banned; Book Deal Canceled: Top CA Stories
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 Protesters Take To Streets Amid Election Chaos: Live Updates
Demonstrators converged at various locations across the state as a much larger protest exploded in Washington, D.C.
Facebook Bans Trump Indefinitely
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: "Risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great."
Rep. Huffman Locks Down At US Capitol Amid 'Violent Coup Attempt'
"Never imagined I would be locked down in the US Capitol trying to ride out a violent coup attempt led by an American President."
San Diego Woman ID'd In Deadly Capitol Chaos: Reports
The woman who was fatally shot Wednesday when rioters stormed into the U.S. Capitol was from San Diego, according to news reports.
Stanford Alum Josh Hawley Vows Legal Fight Over Nixed Book Deal
Publisher cites Missouri senator's "role in what became a dangerous threat to our democracy and freedom" as reason for canceling book deal.
Peninsula Business Owner Who Attended Trump Rally Faces Backlash
Suzi Tinsley confirmed she attended the Washington D.C. rally but denounced the violence that occurred afterward.
'We Barricaded For 6 Hours' Rep. Katie Porter On Capitol Attack
Congresswoman Katie Porter spent hours hiding in the dark as the Capitol Building was overrun by insurrectionists. Now, she's fighting back.
'A Threat To National Security': Ted Lieu Calls For Trump's Oust
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) circulated articles of impeachment and called on the vice president to invoke the 25th amendment.
Rep. Eshoo Calls For End To Violence As Rioters Storm Capital
"My staff and I are safe," Eshoo wrote on Twitter. "Praying for an end to this violence."
1 Million People Sign Newport Beach 'Recall Gov. Newsom' Petition
Rescue California, the group behind the recall campaign to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom, is largely funded by Orange County donations.
Outbreak At CA Hospital Possibly Caused By Inflatable Costume
A coronavirus outbreak affecting at least 43 Kaiser staffers may have been spurred by a member wearing an inflatable holiday costume.
'A Human Disaster': 1 In 5 Tested In LA For COVID-19 Are Positive
LA officials warned Angelenos Monday that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic was still on the horizon following another holiday surge.
Military Medical Personnel Deployed To Riverside County Hospitals
"Riverside County hospitals have been stretched well-beyond their licensed capacities to treat record numbers of patients."
Dr. Dre Suffers Brain Aneurysm, Taken To ICU
The mogul gave an update on his progress Tuesday evening and said he would be "back home soon."
Macy's To Close California Stores In 2021
The stores are in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. A Bloomingdale's will also close.
'Help Dayna Get Home': A Lake Forest Mom's Letter To Her Town
Dayna, 7, is severely autistic and nonverbal. Her mom wrote a letter to the community to introduce her daughter in case she left home.
San Diego Mom And Son Write First Children's Book Amid Pandemic
Inspired by their love of adventure and sloths, Nikki Pezzopane and her 7-year-old son, Cameron Fica, wrote "Slothee Wants Coffee" together.
This article originally appeared on the Carlsbad Patch
