Fake Vaccine Card Arrests; Booster Shots Authorized: CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

20 August, 2021

2:26 PM

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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. California OKs Booster COVID-19 Shots For Some: What To Know The Golden State authorized a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine for California's most vulnerable residents. Here's who's included. CA Father And Son Arrested With Fake Vaccine Cards In Hawaii Two men from Los Angeles County were arrested after they reportedly attempted to use fraudulent vaccination cards. Culver City Requires Student COVID-19 Vaccines — First In CA Culver City Unified School District could be the first district in California to require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for students, staff. COVID-19 Vaccinations Soar In California For First Time In Months Officials continue to urge Californians to get inoculated as COVID-19 spreads, sending more unvaccinated residents to the hospital. 25K COVID Deaths, 10K Reinfections: LA Marks Grim Milestones COVID-19 is among the leading causes of death in Los Angeles County at a time when "nobody ought to be dying," said Barbara Ferrer. CA Recall: Newsom Lambasts Elder On Campaign Trail With less than a month until the gubernatorial recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom focused his attention on opponent Larry Elder. Gavin Newsom's Marin Mansion Sells For $5.9M: Report Newsom's Kentfield property sold off-market this spring for $5,895,000, more than twice the $2.25 million he paid for it in 2011. Lawsuit Argues California Recall Is Unconstitutional A newly filed lawsuit seeks to alter or halt an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom less than a month from Election Day. Actor Arrested In Capitol Riot Faces 4 Charges A paid FBI informant tipped off investigators, who arrested 33-year-old Michael Aaron Carico in Burbank. Airbnb To Sue Guest Who Threw South Bay 200 Person Party: Report SF-based Airbnb raised legal claims against a person who hosted a massive party in Sunnyvale last year during the height of the pandemic. Top 10 Fastest-Growing Cities In California: See The List The U.S. Census Bureau last week released data from the 2020 census showing how populations have changed in cities throughout the country. Sony Pictures Acquires Anime Streaming Service Crunchyroll Sony Pictures acquired anime streaming service Crunchyroll in a nearly $1.2 billion deal. Researchers Find SARS-CoV-2 'Gate' That Opens To Allow Infection A team led by researchers at UCSD have discovered how glycans act as infection gateways for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. PG&E Shutoff: Power Restored To Nearly All 50K Impacted Customers Inspections found at least four instances of hazards to electric equipment that could have sparked wildfires, PG&E said. 'Explosive' Wildfires Prompt Spare The Air Alerts Across Bay Area "It's crucial that residents take steps to avoid exposure to unhealthy air." Afghan Crisis Hits Home In Marin: Report Marin-based "Roots for Peace" has 360 employees in Afghanistan, and the nonprofit is asking for the U.S. government's help evacuating them. San Rafael Nonprofit Aids Haitian Relief Effort Jacqueline Oriscar Lee founded Haiti on the Rise, a San Rafael-based nonprofit, after visiting the Caribbean in 2014 and 2015. San Ramon Valley Native Takes Home Third Gold Medal At Olympics Maggie Steffans debuted as an Olympian at the 2012 games in London, but the water polo star got her start in Tri-Valley. Teen Inventor Gives Homeless LA Marine A Place To Rest His Head Homes2Go is a temporary solution to the ongoing homeless crisis, designed by Orange County's Jordan Szigeti-Larenne. Disneyland 'Genie' Replaces Fast Pass, Max Pass: How It Works Disneyland Resort offers 2 new services to replace the former line-cutting program. 6-Year-Old Orca Dies At SeaWorld San Diego A female orca died unexpectedly Thursday at SeaWorld San Diego, one day after showing signs of illness, the theme park announced. For the weekend: Art, Wine & Beer Festival; Boogie Music Festival: NorCal WeekendAmericana Fest; Circus Vargas; Immersive Van Gogh: SoCal Weekend