NBA, MLB Players Boycott; Salons Can Reopen: 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 Salons Can Reopen As 'Monitoring List' Swapped For New 'Tiers'
Gov. Gavin Newsom says individual counties can still implement stricter regulations if they choose.
CA Fires 2020: 1.38M Acres Burn In 700 Fires In Less Than 2 Weeks
A look at the latest stats related to the major fires burning across California. Plus, see a map of the fire locations as of Aug. 28.
Newsom Disagrees With CDC; Increases COVID-19 Testing Production
The California Governor introduced a "game changing" ability to produce and process COVID-19 tests by partnering with PerkinElmer.
Sen. Brian Jones Of Santee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Republican senator represents the 38th State Senate district, which encompasses most of inland San Diego County.
Gavin Newsom's Former Wife Kimberly Guilfoyle Slams CA At RNC
Kimberly Guilfoyle was among many speakers at the Republican National Convention Monday who deemed CA a chaotic land of oblivious leaders.
Calif. Supreme Court Overturns Scott Peterson’s Death Penalty
The justices in a separate ruling upheld Peterson's 2004 murder conviction.
California's Best Employers: New Forbes List
A new ranking from Forbes lists the best employers in all 50 states. See which companies Golden State workers love the most.
California Man Extinguishes Fire With Bud Light
"I was panicking trying to find water and I thought 'what do I have a lot of?'" Bud Light.
Beloved CA Animal Sanctuary Burns Down, But Not Destroyed
The Lucky Ones Ranch was home to a hodgepodge of 105 animals before it was ravaged by the LNU Lightning Complex fires.
Fire On Ship At Naval Base San Diego Possibly Arson: Report
An act of arson may have sparked an explosive fire that tore through the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego last month.
Thieves Target California Firefighter — Then Came The Scammers
Not long after thieves broke into a firefighter's truck and drained his bank account, a seemingly bogus fundraiser for him followed.
SEE: Santa Cruz Mountain Communities Sustain Significant Damage
Stay out of evacuation zones, first responders warn. Bridges have collapsed, trees have toppled and more.
Lakers Game Postponed Over Player Boycott Due To Police Shooting
The Milwaukee Bucks' kicked off a league-wide boycott of NBA playoff games over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Padres-Mariners Game Postponed: Players Protest Police Shooting
The Mariners voted unanimously not to play in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Sharks Star Says He Was 'Sucker Punched' After Pro-GOP Comments
Sharks captain Logan Couture said the incident occurred Tuesday night in Toronto while he was in public.
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