Minimum Wage Battles; Vaccine Use; Film Set Explosion: CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

06 February, 2021

3:20 PM

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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 Vaccine Use: How Many Shots Have Been Given? As America ramps up its vaccination effort, see how California compares to others on administering doses. CA Can't Ban Indoor Church Service, Supreme Court Says California can't bar indoor church services amid the coronavirus pandemic, justices said, but it can ban singing and chanting. Minimum Wage Battles And California's Restaurant Workers California seems like a minimum-wage leader, but the average annual salary for Golden State restaurant workers is lagging, a report finds. CA Man's Livestream Shows 2 Dead Bodies, Police Say A California man was charged with murder in connection with a livestream video that showed a man with two women who appeared unresponsive. Newsom Clashes With LA Teachers In Urging Schools To Reopen The governor and the CDC are urging the reopening of schools regardless of whether teachers have been vaccinated. Trump Quits SAG-AFTRA Union, Saying 'Who Cares?' Before the SAG-AFTRA union could expel him, the former president sent the union a scathing resignation letter. Hal Holbrook, Celebrated Actor, Dies At 95 In Beverly Hills Tributes are pouring in for the actor best known for his decades-long portrayal of Mark Twain. LAPD Chief: Anti-Vaxxers Who Block Clinics Face Arrest After anti-vaxxer protestors blocked the nation's largest vaccination clinic, LAPD Chief Michel Moore put them on notice. Film Set Explosion Injures 3 And Triggers Brush Fire Three people suffered critical injuries in the explosion, which led to a quarter-acre brush fire in Los Angeles County. Ashli Babbitt's Shooter Unlikely To Face Charges: Reports The U.S. Capitol Police lieutenant who killed an SD woman during last month's U.S. Capitol insurrection may not face criminal charges. Concord Student Wins Congressional App Challenge Sean Donelan won the challenge with his mobile app, "NetHam." Carlsbad Girl's Passion For Pets Fosters Nonprofit Amid Pandemic Genevieve, an 11-year-old animal activist, recently launched A Purpose 4 Pets, a foster-based organization in San Diego County. Lucky Dog: Border Collie Rescued After Fall From Peninsula Coast Firefighters used ropes to reach and pull 8-month-old border collie to safety Sunday night after he fell off a cliff near Half Moon Bay. South Bay Animal Hospital Launches GoFundMe For Wounded Tortoise "Michelangelo," who belongs to a South Bay preschool, is recovering from stab wounds after a vicious attack. 100 Gallons Of Blood Donated By Security Guard In Inland Empire A blood donor for more than 50 years, Dennis Hall is a gift who keeps on giving.