3 Die After Boat Capsizes, CA Vaccine Hesitancy | SoCal In Brief

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02 May, 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 California's reopening progress may be, in part, thanks to Calfornians' willingness to get inoculated. Just around 11 percent of Californians are estimated to be vaccine-hesitant, according to federal data. That metric is lower than all but four states — Hawaii, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut, the Los Angeles Times reported. Along the coast, reluctancy rates were lower, especially on the northern end of the state. In San Francisco County, only 7 percent are estimated to be vaccine-hesitant. Down south, 11 percent of Angelenos are estimated to be reluctant to get inoculated against coronavirus. Read more about vaccine hesitancy in California here. What's more, California just granted 76,000 inmates — including violent and repeat felons — an opportunity to leave prison earlier as the state aims to further cut down the population of what once was the nation's largest state correctional system. Read more about the move here. From a boat that capsized in San Diego, killing three and sending at least 27 people to the hospital to a shooting at a Sherman Oaks sports bar — here are the top stories in and around Southern California that you might have missed this weekend. 3 Dead As Boat Overturns Off Point Loma In San Diego Dozens of others have been hospitalized after rescuers rushed to the scene of the capsized vessel near the Cabrillo National Monument. 3 People Wounded In Shooting At Sherman Oaks Sports Bar Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a bar shooting that unfolded after an argument between several people. Democratic Leaders Rally Behind Newsom, But How Enthusiastic Is The Grassroots? Democratic Party leaders unite behind a message that the recall is a desperate Republican plot that is bad for California. Ashli Babbitt's Family To Levy $10M Lawsuit Against U.S. Capitol The officer who fatally shot a CA woman at the U.S. Capitol insurrection will not be charged, prompting her family to take legal action. CA Jury Convicts Former Netflix Executive Of Fraud And More A federal jury in convicted former Netflix executive Michael Kail of Los Gatos fraud and money laundering charges. Injured Mountain Biker Airlifted From Santa Monica Mountains A teenager was airlifted to a hospital after suffering "very painful" wrist and shoulder injuries after falling from his mountain bike. Rattlesnake Season Is Here: What Californians Should Know "Snake rattle and roll": Warm and dry weather usually draws CA's rattlesnakes out in the open this time of year. Here are some safety tips. Overturned Semi Truck Causes Traffic Delays On San Diego's SR-163 An accident prompted officials to close the Balboa Avenue on-ramps on northbound SR-163. Caltrans urged drivers to use an alternate route. 1,000 Birds Funnel Into CA Fireplace In 2nd Bird Swarm Incident A peculiar invasion: Within two weeks, two separate, eery instances of birds diving into two different California chimneys were reported. LA Firefighters Contain 'North Fire' To 97% The fire, dubbed the North Fire in Castaic, was spreading rapidly earlier this week, forcing residents to evacuate. LA County Reports Lowest Positivity Rate Of The Pandemic: 0.6% The county has further eased its health restrictions, allowing indoor playgrounds and lifting restrictions on operating hours for bars. Riverside County Supervisor Lays Out Platform For Governor Run Libertarian businessman Jeff Hewitt is running to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election. Brush Fire East Of Julian Burns 5,184 Acres, With 25% Containment Firefighters were battling a brush fire Sunday in Shelter Valley that has consumed approximately 5,184 acres. 101 Freeway Reopened Early After Sixth Street Bridge Project Drivers were allowed to use the freeway in both directions, but the right lane on the southbound side would remain closed until 1 p.m. Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Wall In Moreno Valley The crash occurred at around 11 p.m. Saturday near Kitching Street and Sunnymead Boulevard, where the crash victim was pronounced dead. Man Killed In Freeway Crash Near Palm Springs ID'd The single-vehicle rollover crash happened around 4 a.m. near Highway 62, police said. Man Suffers Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound Outside Bar In SD A 30-year-old man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg during a shooting outside a bar in the Birdland community of SD. VW Driver Dies In In SD After Running Red Light In El Cajon Police say a driver was killed after running a red light and was struck by another vehicle. Freeway Closed Near Gorman Due To Major Asphalt Spill An asphalt trailer snapped in half on the Golden State (5) Freeway near Gorman Saturday, spilling about 1,000 gallons all over the roadway. 18 Shell Casings Recovered At Scene Of LA Homicide An 18-year-old man was shot to death Saturday morning in the Nickerson Gardens area of Los Angeles, police said. Orange County Reports Just 66 New Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus metrics are still looking promising in OC and vaccination appointments are also decreasing as more people become inoculated. California Coronavirus Data As Of Sunday 3,642,480 confirmed cases to date. 2,254 newly recorded confirmed cases Sunday. 1.2% is the 7-day positivity rate 60,514,937 tests have been conducted in California. 60,748 COVID-19 deaths have been reported since the start of the pandemic. 30,412,414 vaccine doses have been administered statewide.