Student Vaccine Mandate; Mail-In Voting Permanent: Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

01 October, 2021

4:32 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. COVID Vaccine To Be Mandatory For CA Students: Newsom The nation's most ambitious student vaccine mandate won't take effect until the FDA fully approves COVID-19 vaccines for children. CA Becomes 1st State To Require Hourly Pay For Garment Workers Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill this week that made CA the first state to eliminate piece work compensation for garment workers. Newsom Signs Bill To Make Universal Voting By Mail Permanent California will continue to mail ballots to every registered and active voter in the state for upcoming elections, according to a new law. How 7 New CA Laws May Affect Your Life New laws will protect abortion patients and make mail-in ballots a permanent fixture in future elections: Here are the noteworthy ones. Top CA Utility Official Who Oversees PG&E Resigns Amid another devastating fire season and as PG&E continues to face wildfire-related charges, the state's top utility regulator will resign. 90 CA Restaurants Named Among State's Best: LIST Here's the complete California 2021 Michelin list of 90 restaurants with one star, two stars or three stars. Newsom Signs Law Closing Sexually Violent Predator Loophole The bill closes a loophole for sexually violent predators undergoing treatment. Bruce's Beach Bill Signed, Initiating Land Return To Black Family Descendants of Willa and Charles Bruce, who created the first Black resort in Manhattan Beach, are one step closer to possible reparations. Poway Synagogue Shooter Sentenced To Life In Prison John Timothy Earnest, 22, pleaded guilty in July to murder and attempted murder charges for the April 27, 2019, shooting. $10M Marijuana Grow Operation Busted In East Bay Police raided more than a dozen locations across the East Bay seizing drugs, guns and cash. Blackbelt Student Fights Back In On-Campus Attack, 1 Arrested A freshman with 12 years of karate training fought against her attacker outside Henley Hall. A suspect has been placed under arrest. Gay Cheer Coach Sues Murrieta Valley USD: Sex Discrimination Michael Henderson, who is openly gay, argues in his lawsuit that his sexual orientation led to his firing by the MVUSD. Danville Teen's Nonprofit Helps 160+ Food Workers Amid Pandemic Ronit Batra and his student team helped people across 17 states find jobs, open home kitchens and more. Chip in at a Panera fundraiser. Ramona Wildlife Center Treats Bear Cub Burned In California Fire The bear cub approached firefighters in Plumas County with burned paws during the Dixie Fire. 500-Pound 'Giant Pumpkin' Welcomed Fall's Return In Santa Cruz County Giant pumpkin grower Erin Stoker's craft is about more than bringing joy to kids. It's about finding healing. See her biggest gourd. For the weekend: Fall Home Show; Harvest Faire; Wine Festival: NorCal WeekendBrick-or-Treat; Dog Daze; ArtWalk; Oktoberfests: SoCal Weekend