Youth Sports To Return; Rover Lands On Mars: Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

20 February, 2021

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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. 5 CA Variant, Vaccine Questions: What You Need To Know An expert told Patch that the next several weeks will be critical with the emergence of more transmissible coronavirus variants. Vaccine Entrepreneur Has Indoor Meeting, Dozens Get Sick Dozens of people tested positive for COVID-19 after a vaccine entrepreneur hosted an indoor meeting in Culver City last month. $600 CA Stimulus Payments: Who Qualifies, How It Works State leaders agreed to send a one-time payment to 5.7 million low-income Californians and billions in aid for businesses and nonprofits. California To Allow Outdoor Youth Sports To Resume The decision comes as COVID-19 case rates have been declining across the state. CA's 37 'Best' Hospitals Named In New Report A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America. See which CA hospitals were the cream of the crop. California Grocers Association Sues To Block Hero Pay As momentum grows across LA to enact hero pay laws for essential workers, the California Grocers Association is suing to block the efforts. CA Restaurant Jobs: Is The Industry Recovering? See how employment in the restaurant industry in California has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Car Insurance Rates: See Where California Ranks Drivers in California spend an average of $844 on yearly premiums. LA's New Coronavirus Vaccine Site Opens Amid Dosage Deficit California officials unveiled the Southland's new vaccination site on Tuesday, which will have the capacity to administer 6,000 doses a day. Reports Of LAPD-Linked George Floyd 'Valentine' Sparks Outrage City officials and activists denounced the George Floyd "you take my breath away" image as an internal investigation was underway at LAPD. RivCo GOP Lawmaker Wants Political Ideology To Be Protected Class State Sen. Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) has introduced two bills that would prevent discrimination based on political affiliation. Marilyn Manson Under Investigation For Domestic Abuse The rock star was accused by multiple former girlfriends of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. He denies the allegations. Kim Kardashian Splits From Kanye West After months of fights, slights, and rumors, the couple officially called it quits on Friday. Man, Who Sold Dying Puppies Across LA, Must Pay $200K Restitution A 27-year-old Downey man pleaded guilty to selling dozens of sick puppies to unsuspecting people. Bay Area Andreotti Family Fundraises To Rebuild Barn Lost In Fire A historic Peninsula landmark was destroyed in a fire Friday. Now locals are coming together to help the Andreotti family rebuild. Star Wars Trading Post Opens At Former Rainforest Cafe The new Star Wars Trading Post has opened at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Wife Sends Mariachi Serenade To Ailing Husband In ICU At St. Jude Patty Trejo lost her father to coronavirus. Now, with her husband in the ICU due to COVID-19, she sent this precious gift of music. Watch: Perseverance Rover's Mars Lands On The Red Planet Designed by Pasadena's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA'S Perseverance rover made history Thursday. For the weekend: Chinese New Year Events; Drive-Thru Crab Feeds: NorCal WeekendDrive-Thru Fair Foodie Fest; Sea Otter Encounter: SoCal Weekend