Kaiser Layoffs, Low Vaccine Hesitancy In CA | NorCal In Brief

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02 May, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, 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 Northern 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. The metric is lower than all but four states — Hawaii, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut, the Los Angeles Times reported. Along the coast, reluctancy was lower, especially on the northern end of the state. In San Francisco County, only 7 percent are estimated to be vaccine-hesitant. Read more about those metrics 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 short-lived blaze in Santa Cruz County's fire battered Big Basin to a decision from Kaiser Permanente to lay off hundreds of workers in the Bay Area — here are the top stories in and around Northern California that you might have missed this weekend. Kaiser Permanente To Eliminate 231 CA Jobs In a recent email, union members were told that hundreds of workers would be laid off. Kaiser says its part of a "staffing reorganization." Fire Burning In CA's Big Basin Scorches 2 Acres Crews stopped forward progress of a Sunday blaze in Santa Cruz County's fire wearied Big Basin Redwoods State Park. 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. Livermore Council To Weigh Planning Commissioner's Fate Monday Following insensitive remarks made by John Stein during a public meeting, the city council will decide whether he will keep his seat. Marin Co. Water District To Weigh Water Restrictions Amid Drought In response to historically low reservoir levels, Marin Water's board will vote Tuesday to possibly increase restrictions on water use. Vaccine Hesitancy In CA: Just 11% Estimated To Be Reluctant A willingness among Californians to get inoculated may be charging the state's progress in reopening and mitigating spread. 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. SF's Cinco De Mayo Event Returns San Francisco's Mission District will welcome its Cinco De Mayo festivities back this Sunday with an Aztec dance performance and more. Drakes Beach To Close Sunday For Most Of The Summer A beloved summer destination at the Point Reyes National Seashore will close for nearly four months for road work and wetland restoration. Concord Nonprofit Gives 500 Families Clothing, Food Volunteers and leaders of the nonprofit White Pony Express handed out thousands of pounds of fresh groceries on Saturday. 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. Oakland Police Arrest 7 People In May Day Protests A May Day protest drew around 70 demonstrators, some of which began hurling bottles and cans at officers. Man Driving Erratically In Petaluma Arrested For Vehicle Theft A Santa Rosa man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft after he was seen driving erratically in a stolen car, police said. SF's High Winds Topple Trees, One Person Injured Wind gusts caused a tree to fall on and trap a person briefly, who was later taken to a hospital. Police Arrest 2 Hayward Residents After Car Chase The car chase began just after midnight on Sunday after an officer conducted a traffic stop. Backyard Burns Suspended For Santa Cruz County With the state bracing for a second dry year and wildfire season looming, Cal Fire on Sunday suspended backyard burns in Santa Cruz County. 2 Men Stabbed In Fight In San Francisco Tenderloin The men were stabbed and assaulted, and the suspects vandalized their car before fleeing the scene, police said. 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.