Vaccinations Required; Winning Lottery Tickets: Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

13 August, 2021

10:47 AM

Description

CALIFORNIA – It was another busy news week across California. Missed the headlines on Patch? Whether you're looking for breaking or bizarre news, or sweet or silly features, we've rounded up some of the most share-worthy stories from the past week. Take a look at some of this week's top news stories from across the state. CA Requiring Vaccinations For Teachers, First In Nation Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all school staff must become vaccinated or get tested weekly as the coronavirus delta variant spreads. Some CA Health Care Workers Protest Vaccine Mandates The Golden State moved to require health care workers to become inoculated last week as the delta variant fuels a summer surge. Hospital Visitors Must Be Vaccinated Or Show Negative Test In CA The new policy requiring proof of vaccine or negative test comes as the number of hospitalized coronavirus patients doubles in California. Stanford Mandates COVID Testing Even For Vaccinated: Report Stanford is the first Bay Area college to institute testing rules for vaccinated individuals amid the spread of the Delta variant. Google Employees Could See Pay Cut If They Work From Home: Report Google employees told Reuters that the cut could be as high as 25 percent for remote workers who leave San Francisco. Vaccination Required For Coachella, Stagecoach Music Festivals Fans must show proof of vaccination. Another big upcoming Coachella Valley event — the BNP Paribas Open — is requiring the same. Drought Forces Calif. Water Restrictions, Power Plant Closure One of the worst droughts in state history is forcing painful choices statewide, and La Niña conditions mean relief is unlikely this winter. LA Votes To Require Vaccine Proof At Bars, Restaurants, Gyms The Los Angeles City Council votes to prepare an ordinance requiring that people show vaccination proof before entering indoor spaces. Britney Spears' Father Agrees To Step Down Eventually In Jamie Spears' court filing, his lawyers said he has been "the unremitting target of unjustified attacks" about his work as conservator. Gavin Newsom Aids With Berkeley Homeless Encampment Removal The California governor on Monday was at the encampment below an Interstate 80 overpass at University Avenue. CA College Professor Charged In Setting Blazes Near Dixie Fire A Bay Area man was charged with arson and accused of sparking fires near the Dixie fire, which has become the largest in state history. 2.8 Tons Of Meth, Fentanyl Hidden In Shipment At CA Border "This is the largest methamphetamine drug-smuggling seizure along the southwest border to date." Experts Raise Questions About Deputy Who Overdosed On Fentanyl Health experts have expressed skepticism over footage of a San Diego County Sheriff's deputy who reportedly overdosed by accident. CA Boy, 14, Becomes Youngest To Swim Length Of Lake Tahoe A 14-year-old Los Banos resident made history this month after he swam Lake Tahoe in 12 hours. Pleasanton Settles For $6M In Death Of Jacob Bauer Shortly before he died, Jacob Bauer, 38, told police officers who restrained him that he was struggling to breathe. One Dead In Long Beach Speedboat Racing Accident A speedboat driver died in Long Beach after colliding with another boat and flipping over. Novato Native Dave Smith Makes NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut The 54-year-old San Marin High grad placed 33rd out of field of 40 drivers at Watkins Glen International on Saturday. San Ramon Little League Team Secures NorCal Championship Canyon Creek Little League won big at the Little League Northern California Championship tournament. 2 Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Inland Empire This Week Total Nearly $20M This week, a $14 million winning ticket was sold near Redlands and a $4.5 winner was sold in Temecula. Salmon Need Greater Share Of River Water To Survive While water delivery curtailments are necessary in a drought year to keep rivers from going dry, they don't provide protections for nature.