Health Care Bill Fails; Maskless NFL Game Photos: Top CA Stories

Carlsbad CA

04 February, 2022

12:09 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 Universal Health Care Bill Fails To Gather Enough Support Democrats failed to advance a bill that would have created the nation's first universal health care system. Take our survey. Also see: CA's Universal Health Care Bill Flops: Readers Weigh InNewsom Lambasted For Not Wearing A Mask, Again Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing sharp criticism after he was seen maskless at the the NFC championship game Sunday in Los Angeles. Newsom, Garcetti, Breed Under Fire For Maskless Rams Game Pics The governor and mayors, who all endorsed masking mandates, were among thousands who seemed to flout health orders at the Rams-49ers game. CA To 'Dismantle' The Nation's Largest Death Row Within 2 Years The Golden State plans to shut down death row, phase out the capital punishment and transfer condemned inmates in the next two years. CA Independent Eateries Say COVID Relief Needed To Avoid Closure Independent restaurants in California call on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund so they can keep their doors open. CA Could Give Fast Food Workers More Power, Streamline Pay Under a new measure that passed Monday, California's 557,000 fast food workers could get standardized wages and more rights. CA Inflation Hits Starbucks A Latte: Prices Rising, Again That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues. When Will Vaccines For Children Under 5 Arrive In CA? Children under 5 could become eligible for vaccination as soon as the end of February if federal officials give a green light this week. Teen COVID Vaccination Without Consent: 2 RivCo Lawmakers Balk If passed, state Senate Bill 866 would permit teens to obtain COVID-19 vaccination without parental consent. 'Suspicious' COVID Testing Site Investigated In Petaluma: Police Police issued a community advisory about a temporary pop-up testing site that was operating for more than a week in Petaluma. CA Firefighter Fatally Shot While Fighting Dumpster Fire A firefighter, who served in California for 21 years, was shot on the job by a 67-year-old man this week. Bank Branch Closures Hit Record: 269 In California Shuttered U.S. bank branch closures increased by 38 percent — a record — in 2021, with Calif. leading the nation, as pandemic drives digital banking. Faculty Ratify Labor Contract With Cal State University System The agreement covers 29,000 instructional faculty, coaches, librarians and counselors across the 23 CSU campuses. UCLA Lecturer Suspected Of Making Mass Shooting Threat Arrested Authorities reportedly arrested Matthew Harris, a former postdoctoral fellow who posted threats that prompted the cancellation of classes. Anti-Asian Video Leads To Linfield Christian School Firing A Linfield Christian School employee no longer has her job after a viral TikTok video showed her and her husband making anti-Asian slurs. State Senator Introduces Bill To Reduce Catalytic Converter Theft "The crime of stealing catalytic converters in California has skyrocketed in the last several months," said Sen. Brian W. Jones, R-Santee. 4 Arrested On Vandalism Charges Amid SD Zoo 'Skyfari' Shutdown Four people were arrested on suspicion of vandalizing the San Diego Zoo's aerial tram, which triggered a shutdown and trapped passengers. Newport-Mesa Unified Students Get Perfect Scores On ACT, SAT The students that got top marks on the standardized tests attend Newport Habor High School and Corona del Mar High School. California Sends 29 Athletes To Beijing For Winter Olympics, 2022 The XXIV Olympics in Beijing starts Friday with 29 CA competitors shooting for gold. Here's how to watch them. Who will you cheer for? Powerball Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold At San Diego Supermarket The ticket is worth $489,235, according to the California Lottery. For the weekend: Lunar New Year Fests; 'Rocky Horror' Sing-Along: NorCal WeekendBeyond Van Gogh; Lunar New Year Celebrations: SoCal Weekend