93rd Academy Awards, CA OK's J&J Vaccine | SoCal In Brief

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25 April, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that the state gave the green light to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this weekend. The news came just one day after federal health officials declared the vaccine safe. "After additional review, analysis and scrutiny, experts have concluded the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is safe, effective and will protect you against the COVID-19 virus," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "To date, about a million Californians have already received this vaccine – including myself and many of the state's top doctors." The Golden State halted use of J&J following reports from the federal government that at least 15 people had developed cases of severe blood clots after being inoculated. Read more about California's evaluation of the single-dose vaccine here. What's more, California has now fully vaccinated more than a third of its adult population, and on Sunday it recorded a 1.3 percent coronavirus positivity rate. Also, the 93rd Academy Awards kicked off with an in-person ceremony Sunday night. Read about the event here. From a man clad in armor who was fatally shot by police in Hollywood to an annual Armenian genocide demonstration that drew hundreds in Los Angeles — here are the top stories in and around Northern California that you might have missed this weekend. Biden Recognizes Armenian Genocide; Hundreds Gather In L.A. Annual demonstrations decrying the mass killing of Armenians by Turkish forces during World War I unfolded in the Southland Saturday. Armor-Clad Man Killed By LAPD In Hollywood A man who approached police wearing body armor after driving into a squad car was fatally shot by officers on Sunset Boulevard on Sunday.'Nomadland' Wins Best Picture At A Social Distanced OscarsThe most ambitious award show held during the pandemic, the Oscars rolled out a red carpet and tried to restore some glamour to a grim year. Streets Closed Near Union Station To Accommodate Oscars People who frequent Union Station in downtown Los Angeles will continue to encounter restrictions throughout the week. Newsom Is 2nd Highest Paid Governor: Report Newsom, who made $202,000 last year, was named the second-highest-paid governor in the U.S. as he faces an all but certain recall election. Strong Winds, Light Showers Predicted For San Diego County Scattered showers were forecast to break out Sunday night and continue into Tuesday in San Diego. Bail Agent Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder In Palm Springs A bail agent who shot and killed a 33-year-old fugitive in Palm Springs has been arrested and booked n suspicion of murder, officials said Should CA Reopen Before June 15? Patch Readers Weigh In In a recent Patch poll, 48 percent said the state should remove all coronavirus restrictions on businesses before Newsom's targeted date. RivCo. Coronavirus Hospitalizations Holding In Narrow Range The number of coronavirus infections increased fractionally, according to the latest Riverside County data. Low Clouds Predicted To Slowly Clear In San Diego County An incoming Pacific storm system was expected to continue the county's cool weather, with a chance for showers Sunday night into Tuesday. Man Shot, Killed After Opening His La Mesa Apartment Door Witnesses saw two male adults wearing ski masks and black-hooded sweatshirts. Coroner ID's Man Shot To Death In Compton A 30- year-old man was fatally struck with gunshots in Compton on Friday. Pair Accused Of Over $675K In EDD Fraud Arrested In Tennessee Two people will be extradited to Los Angeles County to face trail, authorities said. LA Plans To Appeal Judge's Order To Get Everyone Off Skid Row LA County has given notice to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that it will fight a federal judge's order to house all of Skid Row. Woman Arrested After 2 Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On 101 A woman, 20, was arrested in connection with a four-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on the 101 Freeway that killed two, including a teenager. Three Injured In Temecula Crash One person was seriously hurt and two others suffered minor injuries Saturday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Temecula. Motorcyclist Fatally Struck By Car In Lake Elsinore A motorcyclist was fatally struck by a car Saturday on Ortega Highway (74) in Lake Elsinore. Van Found Abandoned After Hitting House In San Diego The van was left with its door open after it hit a house in Spring Valley on Sunday. 'A Way Forward': LA Co. Reports 408 Cases, Hospitalizations Drop In stark contrast to LA County's once rocky vaccine rollout, anyone 16 and older can now get inoculated without booking an appointment. Fire Damages Attic Of Single-Story Home In North Hollywood Firefighters Sunday got a quick handle on an attic fire at a one-story home in North Hollywood. California COVID-19 Data as of Sunday 3,629,624 cases of coronavirus have been reported in California to date. 1,739 newly recorded confirmed cases Saturday. 1.3% is the 7-day positivity rate. 59,095,717 tests have been conducted in California. 60,188 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded since the start of the pandemic. 28,200,566 vaccine doses have been administered statewide.