Toughest Vax Mandate Yet; Kaiser Strike | SoCal In Brief

Los Angeles CA

07 November, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into the Golden State's top stories, Southland residents should know that thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers plan to walk off the job Nov. 15 in a strike that could affect 366 hospitals and medical centers across the region. It could be the largest work stoppage in the nation this year. Health care workers are rallying against a proposed two-tier wage system and dire staffing shortages spurred by the pandemic. Read more about that here. What's more, a vaccine mandate that is among the toughest in the country will take effect Monday in Los Angeles. The mandate requires proof of vaccination for anyone entering indoor businesses from restaurants to hair salons. From a kidnapping suspect who was arrested after an hours-long standoff with police in San Diego to one of the nation's toughest vaccine mandates yet, taking effect in Los Angeles on Monday — here are some of the stories you may have missed over the weekend. SD Kidnapping Suspect In Custody After SWAT Standoff A 45-year-old man was in custody Sunday on suspicion of kidnapping and other charges after a police chase and an hours-long standoff. CA City's Vax Mandate Is Among Strictest In The Nation Los Angeles is among a growing number of cities requiring people show proof of vaccination to enter various types of businesses and venues. LASD Search For Man Seen Fishing Deposit Slips From Bank Police sought the public's help Saturday to identify a man who may have used a device to fish deposit slips out of a bank box. Vehicle Fire Jams Traffic On 60 Freeway Near Moreno Valley A vehicle fire Sunday temporarily closed all eastbound lanes on the 60 Freeway through the Badlands east of Moreno Valley. Police Seek Public's Help In Finding Hit-And-Run Motorist Police Sunday sought the public's help in identifying the vehicle and motorist involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles. Cool Weather Forecast West Of San Diego County Mountains Low clouds and patchy fog were forecast to linger throughout San Diego County through Tuesday. Thousands To Volunteer In RivCo For Flag Walks To Honor Vets More than 2,000 volunteers are slated to fan out Sunday across Riverside National Cemetery as part of a Veterans Day tribute. Body Found On Right Shoulder Of State Route 78 In Vista Authorities discovered a body to the side of State Route 78 around 5:55 a.m. Orange County's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise Again An OC epidemiologist said the rising numbers reflect a "new normal" as the pandemic transitions to an epidemic phase. Woman Found Shot Dead In Vehicle Near Blue Line In South LA Officers reportedly found a young woman shot dead inside a vehicle near the Metro Blue Line in South Los Angeles.