Dying Wish Comes True; Pilot Finally Brought Home: Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

27 August, 2021

3:15 PM

Description

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 Recall Voter Guide: Who's In And What To Expect Californians will vote in a recall election Sept. 14 that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and replace him. What to know. CA Auditor: State Agencies Mismanaged COVID-19 Funds The state auditor flagged several agencies for mismanaging federal COVID-19 funds, including those meant to help homeless residents. Recall Election Could Be Unrepresentative Of CA, Study Finds The off-cycle nature of the election could lead to low voter turnout, which may favor recall, according to UC San Diego research. Larry Elder Faces Claims Of Abuse, Financial Misrepresentation The state was looking into whether Elder failed to properly disclose income just days after a former fiancee accused him of mistreatment. Capitol Officer Who Shot San Diego Woman Reveals Identity The officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt of San Diego during the Jan. 6 insurrection said he pulled the trigger as a "last resort." 2 More San Diego-Area Families Evacuated From Afghanistan San Diego County made national news this week as students and parents from East County were reported as trapped in the Kabul region of Afghanistan. Taliban Contacts Marin Nonprofit: Report San Rafael-based Roots of Peace has some 360 employees based in Afghanistan that it is trying to evacuate. 11K LA Breakthrough Infections Spurred CDC To Urge Booster Shots The CDC published a study Tuesday looking at the rise in COVID-19 cases among Angelenos over the summer. Facing 14 Classroom Outbreaks, LA County Defends Quarantine Los Angeles County health officials urged the community to have patience this fall as the pandemic disrupts expectations. CA Officer Kills Bystander While Shooting At Suspect A California police officer accidentally shot and killed a man sitting in his vehicle while aiming at a suspect, officials said. CA Family Found Dead, Toxic Algae May Be To Blame: Report "I've never seen a death like this": A family and their dog were mysteriously found dead on a remote hiking trail in Northern California. 8 Indicted In Nationwide Grandparent Fraud Scam Targeting Elderly Victims are from Oceanside, El Cajon, Escondido, Carlsbad, Bonita, Santee and Coronado, as well as others from at least 15 states. Procession To Honor WWII Pilot Returned Home After 77 Years First Lt. Ernest Roth was shot down over Berlin in 1944, and his remains will finally be returned to his family in Los Angeles for burial. A Mother's Dying Wish Comes True As Her Daughter Weds (Photos) Nina Heard had one dying wish: to watch her daughter walk down the aisle. Nurses and hospital staff stepped in to make it happen. Nearly $54 Million In Counterfeit Designer Goods Seized At Port U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 39,000 counterfeit designer products in two cargo shipments from China to Los Angeles. 3 Fairfax Equity Committee Members Resign: Report "Toxic" environment cited by one committee member. Mayor apologizes. Pilot Of Light Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-5 Near Del Mar A disabled light plane landed Tuesday on Interstate 5 near the Del Mar Fairgrounds, striking several vehicles on the freeway. Temecula Valley High School Responds To Allegations Of Racial Slurs A Friday night football game turned ugly, and once again Temecula is in the race-relations spotlight. 'Reimagining Big Basin': Timeline Released For Park Recovery Organizers say they're looking to re-envision the park's future after wildfires reset the park's ecosystem in 2020. Berkeley Man Admonished For Issuing Coyote Bounty: Report The call for killing the animals was met with a swift rebuke from a California Fish and Wildlife warden. Mayim Bialik To Step In As Interim Host Of 'Jeopardy!' Mayim Bialik will fill in as interim host of the iconic game show "Jeopardy!" 84 CA Companies Make Fastest-Growing List A California company topped the annual list, which ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth. Forbes Names 2021 Top Employers In California CA Institute of Technology, Adobe and University of California, Davis are among the highest ranked employers in the Golden State. 17 CA Disney Stores To Close Soon The Walt Disney Co. said it is shuttering 17 retail locations across CA as Target prepares to open its own Disney shops inside stores. Imagineers Dig Deeper For New 'Princess And The Frog' Attraction Imagineers discuss the recreation of an old attraction, featuring Princess Tiana, at the New Orleans restaurant that inspired her character. For the weekend: Garden Concert Series; Immersive Van Gogh: NorCal WeekendBeyond Wonderland; Film Fest; End Of Summer Bash: SoCal Weekend