Training Accident; Quake Swarm; Unsolicited Seeds: 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 Warns Residents Of Unsolicited Seed Shipments From China
California residents are receiving mysterious packages, possibly from China, containing plant seeds. Authorities advise not to open them.
Camp Pendleton Marine Dead, 8 Missing After Training Accident
At least one Marine was killed and eight others were missing after a training accident near San Clemente Island, officials said.
California's Best Hospitals: Latest U.S. News Rankings For 2020
New rankings for 2020-21 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.
California Pizza Kitchen Filing For Bankruptcy
California Pizza Kitchen filed for bankruptcy Thursday.
13 Arrests, 12 Pandemic Releases: LA Man Keeps Stealing Cars: DA
Jose Esquivel was repeatedly released under the COVID-19 emergency bail program, but he kept getting arrested again.
250 Years Later, Big Sur Land Returned To Tribe: Report
The 1,200-acre property will be once more occupied by the Esselen tribe, as Monterey County Weekly first reported.
Santee Rock Concert Flouts County Health Order
A Santee music school held an outdoor concert Saturday, billed as a "Music Matters Protest," in spite of the county's ban on such events.
Waitress Who Booted Disgraced Tech CEO Gains Hero Status
Disgraced former tech CEO Michael Lofthouse invokes Donald Trump in a racist rant that's been seen more than a million times on Instagram.
Watch: 'Karen' Rant At South Bay Post Office Captured On Video
A white woman is shown using racial slurs as she berates an Asian American postal worker in Los Altos. The incident occurred Thursday.
LA Zoo's Famed Cuddling Lions Euthanized
Hubert and Kalisa, two elderly lions famous for their "snuggles," suffered age-related health problems.
Dangerous Heat Expected Across Southland Thursday To Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a heat warning for Southern California from Thursday to Saturday.
Earthquake And Aftershocks Rattle Southern California
An earthquake rattled Southlanders from their sleep, Thursday morning, followed by over 30 aftershocks throughout the day. Did you feel it?
Emergency Shortage Of Plasma With COVID-19 Antibodies: Red Cross
Amazon gift cards will be doled out to donors to incentivize people to help offset the shortage prompted by a recent spike in cases.
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This article originally appeared on the Carlsbad Patch
