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Firefighter Delivers Own Baby; Tiger Woods In Crash: CA Stories
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
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Take a look at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.
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How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In California
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$600 CA Stimulus Checks OK'd For 5.7 Million. Do You Qualify?
Newsom signed a $7.6 billion "direct relief" package Tuesday morning that will place $600 in the hands of 5.7 million Californians.
Santa Monica Startup Develops Drug Candidate To Fight Coronavirus
A biopharmaceutical startup in Santa Monica has developed a new drug candidate to provide an antiviral treatment against COVID-19.
Vaccine Rollout: CA To Reserve 10% Of Doses For Teachers
Amid an intensifying call to reopen schools in CA, Gov. Newsom announced a plan to set aside some 75,000 vaccines per week for educators.
When Will CA's Coronavirus Vaccine Supply Improve?
If the federal government grants emergency authorization for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine, Newsom said it could be a game changer in spring.
College Graduates Are More Willing To Get COVID-19 Vaccine: Study
Education level is turning out to be the biggest factor impacting people's trust of the coronavirus vaccines, USC researchers found.
Tiger Woods Cut From Wreckage In Rollover Crash, Hospitalized
Officials have found no immediate evidence that Tiger Woods was impaired. Woods was in surgery Tuesday for serious leg injuries.
Palo Alto's Jeremy Lin Has Been Called 'Coronavirus' During Game
The NBA veteran spoke out against a recent rise in hate crimes against the Asian American community.
'My Heart Is Sick': Lady Gaga Speaks On Theft Of Bulldogs
The superstar released a statement praying for her dogs' return, and calling dog walker Ryan Fischer a hero.
'Our Kids Were Poisoned To Death': SoCal's Fentanyl Conversation
Fraud and deception are killing Southlanders who buy pills on the black market.
NorCal Man Drowns After Trying To Save His Son In Moss Landing
The search was called off for a man who jumped into rough waters at a Moss Landing beach to rescue his son.
Not So Fast! Huge Majority Uncomfortable With Self-Driving Cars
In a survey released this week, drivers expressed confidence in automatic braking and other tech, but not to fully automated vehicles.
Guy Fieri Opens 18 'Ghost' Flavortown Kitchens In California
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri recently opened 100 Flavortown ghost kitchens across the country, with more than a dozen in the Golden State.
Local Kitchens In Lafayette Cooks Up 5 Virtual Restaurants
The pandemic has changed the way we order food, and an innovative ghost kitchen model offers everything from Asian food to salad to bagels.
Firefighter Delivers Own Baby On Side Of Road
Contra Costa County firefighter Karl Taugher's baby girl decided to enter the world before he and mommy could get to the hospital.
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Western Gull Released Back Into Wild After Being Shot In Wing
The Western Gull was found on the beach in Oceanside with a broken bone and wound from a BB pellet.
15 Years Later, Missing Cat Is Reunited With Owner
Brandy, the mystery cat, was reunited with her befuddled owner in Palmdale this week.
Disney California Adventure Introduces 'Touch Of Disney' Event
Disneyland Resort invites all to visit "A Touch of Disney" - a limited capacity, ride-free ticketed experience starting March 18.
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