Hang Glider Rescued | School Desks 3-Feet Apart | SoCal In Brief

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21 March, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into the Southland's top stories, Golden State residents — especially parents — should know that the state relaxed a key school reopening guideline Saturday to allow students to sit 3 feet apart in classrooms. The change reflects newly updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. Also, amid ongoing vaccine supply challenges, the state still logged a record-breaking week inoculating residents, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday, announcing that the state had administered 5 million more shots than any other state. To date, California has administered 14,520,575 shots. Newsom also said on Friday that he expects the state's shortage to improve "exponentially" by May, making all Californians eligible for shots. From a hang glider's rescue in Riverside County to the arrest of a man suspected of robbing Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Pasadena — here are the top Southern California stories you might have missed this weekend. 'Put The Chicken In The Bag': CA Robbery Suspect ArrestedA man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Pasadena eatery, where he reportedly refused to wear a mask.Vehicle Plunges Into Irrigation Canal Near BlytheThe Kia Soul was "fully submerged" in the canal in the area of Hobsonway and South Defrain Boulevard, according to the CHP.Fox 11 Reporter Thanks Fans From Hospital After Hollywood CrashHal Eisner, a longtime Southland reporter, was injured after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a storefront in Hollywood on Friday.Content Creator Alleges Comedienne Defamed Her On TwitterKaren Civil's LA Superior Court lawsuit against Jessie Woo also alleges false light and unjust enrichment.Former CA Employee Accuses State Senator Of Sexual HarassmentA woman has filed a complaint against Sen. Bob Archuleta and the state Senate and says she experienced discrimination and sexual harassment.Coronavirus Cases Are Still Dropping In L.A. As Vaccinations RiseLA county crossed the milestone of administering 3M shots and officials hope to soon have enough supply to inoculate 1M residents a week.USC Defeats Drake In NCAA Tournament, Will Face Kansas MondayUSC, which is seeded sixth in the West Region, five spots higher than Drake, will next play Monday, facing third-seeded Kansas.Judge Rules For Protesters, Nixes Beverly Hills OrdinanceA judge ruled Friday that the emergency ordinance the city used to arrest the protesters is unconstitutional.LAPD Explains 'Highly Unusual' 5 Police Shootings In 4 DaysFive shootings by police officers killed two suspects and left two suspects injured within four days.Woman Fatally Shot In ComptonParamedics rushed the victim — who was described as a female Asian adult — to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.SD Reports 359 New Coronavirus Cases As Petco Vaccine Site ClosesPetco Park has closed multiple times due to lack of vaccines, but with the Padres preparing for opening day, its closure was inevitable.Motorcyclist Killed on 5 Freeway In San DiegoThe crash was reported at 5:43 p.m. south of Balboa Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.As Millions Go Hungry, Here's How To Reduce Food Waste In CAA new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.Sheriff's Helicopter Crew Rescues Hang Glider In Gilman SpringsAn injured hang glider who went down in Gilman Springs was hoisted to safety on Sunday.Fumes, Unusual Smell At USC Lab Poses No Threat, Officials SayCrews were dispatched to the University of Southern California around 10 a.m. after receiving calls about an unusual smell wafting from a lab.RivCo COVID Hospitalizations Drop, Case Count Rises SlightlyThe aggregate number of cases recorded since the public health documentation period began in March 2020 is 292,967, up 150 from Thursday.Deadline To Register To Vote In SD Special Election Is MondayMonday is the deadline to register to vote for the April 6 special election in the 79th Assembly District.Frequent 'Antigen Testing' Can Resolve Stalemate On School ReopeningCalifornia is in a costly and precarious stalemate, and the educational trajectory of millions of K-12 students hangs in the balance.Podcast: Californians With Pre-Existing Health Conditions Become Eligible For COVID-19 VaccineFour million more Californians can now register for their coronavirus shot, and people with pre-existing health conditions are on the list.CA Shifts To 3-Foot Desk Spacing In School Reopening PlanThe Golden State revised its classroom reopening plan to allow desks to be spaced 3-feet-apart rather than 6-feet.Woman, 31, Fatally Struck By SUV In OC IdentifiedA 31-year-old woman who was struck and killed Sunday by an SUV on an Anaheim street was identified by the Orange County coroner's office.Suspect Who Allegedly Shot Deputy Found Dead Inside Perris HomeAt around 9:15 a.m., deputies reported being fired upon while looking for a wanted suspect at a home.All CA Adults Could Be Eligible For Vaccine In May, Newsom SaysGov. Gavin Newsom said vaccine supply will exponentially increase in the next month, and CA could make shots available to everyone in May.Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop Again In Orange CountySunday's numbers brought the county's totals to 249,539 cases and 4,607 fatalities since the pandemic began.Clear Skies And Cool Temperatures: SD Weather ReportWednesday was forecast to be the warmest day of the week west of the mountains thanks to an offshore flow.