Health Workers Strike; CA To Nix 'Alien' Word | NorCal In Brief

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26 September, 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, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law to remove the term "alien" from state law. California has used the term "alien" since 1937, according to the governor's office. "This important legislation removes the word 'alien,' which is not only an offensive term for a human being but for far too long has fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative," Newsom said in a statement. "By changing this term, we are ensuring California's laws reflect our state's values." Read more about that here. From birds and mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County to 750 Kaiser Permanente workers who walked off the job demanding higher pay and improved working conditions — here are all of the stories you might have missed this weekend. Health Workers Strike In NorCal: Report Some 750 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job this weekend, demanding higher pay and improved working conditions. Birds, Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Contra Costa Co. A second bird in Contra Costa County and another group of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus. CA Bans State-Funded Travel To Ohio Amid New Anti LGBTQ Laws California is restricting travel to Ohio after the state passed legislation that allows medical providers to deny care to LGBTQ+ Americans. 6 Resident Displaced By Fire That Damaged Two Homes In Bay Point The residents of two homes in Bay Point were displaced early Sunday by a fire that started between the houses, fire officials said. CA Fires: 2.4M Acres Burned; Arson Suspect In Fawn Fire Arrested More than 9,800 firefighters remained on the front lines of some 11 massive wildfires as smoke traveled across the state. Why Phonics Instruction Is Not Enough For CA English Learners Some advocates worry that for English learners, a focus on sounding out words will come at the expense of learning the meaning of words. Marin Co. Drug Take-Back Month Kicks Off To Reduce Overdose Rates Overdoses continue to be the leading cause of accidental death in Marin County. Bollinger Canyon Road Closed In San Ramon One of San Ramon's major thoroughfares is closed Saturday evening because of an oil slick on the roadway. Central Freeway Ramp Between I-80 Highway 101 Reopens In SF The ramp was due to be closed through 5 a.m. Monday, but the work finished earlier than expected, the CHP said. Teen Injured In Crash On State Route 84 In San Mateo A teen driver was hospitalized with major injuries after veering off State Route 84 and crashing into a tree early Sunday. PG&E CEO Disagrees With Criminal Charges Filed In Zogg Fire PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she disagrees with the criminal charges filed Friday by Shasta County prosecutors against the SF-based. Petaluma Off Ramp To E. Washington Street Closed Through Monday Highway 101's northbound off-ramp to E. Washington Street in Petaluma is closed through the weekend. Newsom Signs $15B Suite Of Climate Change Bills Gov. Newsom signed a bevy of bills on Thursday that together authorize $15 billion in spending to combat climate change. 2 Teams Of Bay Area Firefighters Deployed To Fawn Fire The fire sparked late Wednesday afternoon and has burned 7,544 acres near Shasta Lake.