Mask Mandate Returns; TikTok School Gun Threat: Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

17 December, 2021

8:22 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. CA's Indoor Mask Mandate Returns As COVID-19 Cases Surge The statewide indoor mask mandate will take effect Wednesday and will last through the holiday season. Newsom Unveils Proposal To Crack Down On Crime In CA The governor said California will get tougher as anxieties heighten following high-profile organized retail thefts. See details here. TikTok School Gun Threat Has CA Schools, Law Enforcement On Alert The threat prompted one school to cancel classes on Friday, and police and schools across California have investigated dozens more threats. New Taxes Would Require Voter Approval Under CA Initiative The holy grail for state Republicans, an initiative approved for signature-gathering, would restrict new taxes and revenue spending. Amplify Energy Faces Federal Charge For Orange County Oil Spill The company that owns the underwater pipeline that spilled thousands of gallons of oil into Orange County waters was indicted Wednesday. Oil Sheen Spotted Off Bolsa Chica Beach, Officials Investigate Residents smelled oil from the Huntington Beach shoreline Wednesday. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene. LAUSD Backs Down On Vaccine Mandate For Students The Los Angeles Unified School District will delay the enforcement of its student vaccine mandate from January to the fall of 2022. Being Black In Marin Costs Couple $500K: Lawsuit San Rafael-based Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisals is named in the federal suit a Marin couple filed last week. Culver City Names Its First Black Mayor Dr. Daniel Lee will serve as Culver City's first Black mayor. Feds Indict Marin Capitol Riot Suspect Evan Neumann, 49 of Mill Valley, is accused of assaulting three officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to the DOJ. Rams, Lakers And Bruins Deal With COVID Outbreaks The Lakers have had to cancel a practice this week. UCLA canceled a game, and the Rams has 16 players test positive over the last week. Rams Game Delayed As COVID Tears Through Locker Rooms The team now has 29 players on the league's reserve/COVID list, forcing Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks to be rescheduled. Cross-Country Toby Cat Leaves Special Mark In Riverside County Toby's story shows just how important an animal can be in a family's life. Mountain Lion Kittens Find New Home In Orange County Zoo These adorable cubs were found living outside of an office building in Thousand Oaks and have since found sanctuary in Orange County. 3-Week Old Baby Giraffe Born At San Diego Zoo Named Mawe Mawe — pronounced "maw-way" — means stone in Swahili. For the weekend: Lights Parade; Holiday Markets; Winter Lights: NorCal WeekendEnchanted Village; Santa Fly-In; Winter Wonderland: SoCal Weekend