Man Thwarts Thief, CA School Desks 3-Feet Apart | NorCal In Brief

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21 March, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into Northern California'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 Bay Area and U.S. inauguration priest who is being investigated for misconduct to a Pacifica man who thwarted suspects trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car — here are the top Northern California stories you might have missed this weekend. Santa Clara Co. To Consider Measure For Free Period Products The measure would require restrooms in public schools, community colleges and local government agencies to provide free menstrual products. CA Shifts To 3-Foot Desk Spacing In School Reopening Plan The Golden State revised its classroom reopening plan to allow desks to be spaced 3-feet-apart rather than 6-feet. Advocates Urge Transparency In CA Priest Investigation A victims advocate group pressed Santa Clara University in California to release details about unspecified allegations about its president. 4 Displaced In Morning San Francisco Garage Fire The fire was reported about 8:30 a.m. at 1215 Scott St. and was extinguished less than an hour later. Rohnert Park Fire Causes $100K In Damage To Home A fire in a garage caused damages of approximately $100,000 to a home in the 8000 block of Mason Drive early Sunday. SF School Board VP Apologizes For Tweets Aimed At Asian Americans The vice president of the SFUSD has recently come under fire for tweeting in 2016 that Asian Americans use white supremacy to "get ahead."$39K Lottery Ticket | Easter & Passover Dining: Saturday SmilesNurse wins $32K on a game show; Six Flags reopening; volunteers make 260 'Shamrocks For Seniors' and other nice NorCal news. 20,000 Masks Designed By Bay Area Artists To Be Distributed The project, funded by SF's COVID Command Center, tasked artists with creating mask designs reflecting the spirit of their communities. Pacifica Man Thwarts Suspects Trying To Take Catalytic Converter A man reportedly witnessed two or three men attempting to remove the catalytic converter of his vehicle. Frequent 'Antigen Testing' Can Resolve Stalemate On School Reopening California is in a costly and precarious stalemate, and the educational trajectory of millions of K-12 students hangs in the balance. As Millions Go Hungry, Here's How To Reduce Food Waste In CA A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled. SF Crews Work Underground Fire At 12th And Market Streets Smoke was reportedly billowing from the entrance to an underground shaft shortly after 10 a.m. Designs Approved In SF For Sunnyvale Rec Center San Francisco recreation and park leaders have approved designs for a new recreation center and gym in the Sunnyvale neighborhood. All CA Adults Could Be Eligible For Vaccine In May, Newsom Says Gov. Gavin Newsom said vaccine supply will exponentially increase in the next month, and CA could make shots available to everyone in May. Officials To Hire Firm For Large Walnut Creek Wetland Project The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will likely hire a contractor for the sweeping Lower Walnut Creek Restoration Project. Fremont Man Pleads Guilty To Vehicle Headlight Smuggling Scheme A man who pleaded guilty to running a smuggling operation in the Bay Area was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Podcast: Californians With Pre-Existing Health Conditions Become Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine Four million more Californians can now register for their coronavirus shot, and people with pre-existing health conditions are on the list.