Protests Over Ukraine Invasion; 'Hank The Tank': Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

25 February, 2022

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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. California Gas Prices Break Record Amid Russia-Ukraine Invasion California recorded its highest average gas price Thursday amid surging global oil prices. Three counties paid on average over $5 a gallon. Hundreds Attend San Francisco Protest of Ukraine Invasion A peaceful demonstration against the invasion by Russia was held Thursday afternoon in front of San Francisco City Hall. San Francisco Rallies For Ukraine "The unthinkable has happened, and now people are dying. Which country is going to be next?" activist Nataliya Anon said at the rally. 'Hands Off Ukraine': Protesters Gather In Los AngelesMore than 100 protesters gathered in Westwood Thursday morning to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. New CA Bill Taxes 'Extreme Wealth,' May Raise $22 Billion A Year California Democrats reintroduced legislation to tax "extreme wealth," and would affect households with a net worth of $50 million or more. New CA Bill Spurred By Chaotic Public Meetings In Los Gatos A state legislator wrote a bill that would limit disruptions at public meetings in response to verbal attacks levied against a town's mayor. UC System Reports Record Number Of Freshman ApplicationsThe applications from 210,840 prospective freshmen marked a 0.5% jump from fall 2021, when a then-record 203,700 applied. Palo Alto Addresses Anti-Semetic Flyers Found Across City Flyers targeting the Jewish community peppered the Bay Area in recent months. Over the weekend, hateful messaging arrived in Palo Alto. White Supremacist Hate Messaging Targets Marin: Cops Flyers containing hateful messaging were left on the driveways of around 60 Marin homes, the Tiburon Police Department said in a statement. Novato Widow Of Late Tennis Star Gets $3M In Sepsis Case Ken Flach won four Grand Slam titles in men's doubles and two in mixed doubles. He died in 2018 in California at age 54. Kim Kardashian Stalker Arrested In Riverside County: Prosecutor Nicholas Scott Costanza, 25, of Lake Mathews has been charged with five felonies and eight misdemeanors in connection with the RivCo case. Anesthesia Firm Agrees To $1M Settlement In Bill Paxton DeathRelatives of the late actor Bill Paxton have reached a partial settlement of a wrongful death/negligence lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai. 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Dog Attack In Los Angeles County The attack, reportedly by a pitbull, occurred at an RV encampment Tuesday afternoon. Set Of Twins Born At Stanford Hospital On 2/22/2022: Photos The twins, Minika and Mishika Adlakha, were born on Tuesday morning. Their names mean "beautiful and precious gifts from God." See photos. Disney-Themed Housing Development Coming To Riverside County Additional Disney communities are in the works, but this spot in Riverside County will be the first. 'Hank The Tank': DNA Evidence Points To Serial Bear Burglary Ring A 500-pound bear known as "Hank the Tank" was thought to be responsible for dozens of break-ins. DNA evidence points to multiple bears. Also see: CA Police Dispatchers Inundated With Calls To Save Hank The TankFor the weekend: Burger Week; 'Harry Potter'; Dear San Francisco: NorCal WeekendFido Fest; Mardi Gras; 'The Wizard Of Oz': SoCal Weekend