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Pause On J&J Vaccine; Eateries And Bars Cited: Top 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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234 CA Eateries, Bars Broke Coronavirus Rules In 8 Months

At least 234 restaurants and bars were cited for violating California's coronavirus restrictions a year into the pandemic, state data says.

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CA Halts Use Of J&J Vaccine Amid Blood Clot Reports

CA said that it would temporarily pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six cases of serious blood clotting were reported.

CA School Board To Vote On Excluding 7th Graders From Classrooms

A school board in Santa Clara Co. was expected to vote on a hybrid plan that brings students back to in-person class, except 7th graders.

CA Teacher 'Goes Off' About Parent Demands For In-Person Learning

A San Marcos High School teacher was caught yelling at her students on Zoom, venting about parents' complaints on distance learning.

Covered CA Unveils Low-Cost Pandemic Relief Health Care

Some will qualify to pay as little as $1 per month after Covered California received a $3 billion boost from the federal government.

Newsom Pressures CA Schools: Reopen By Fall

As CA navigates a long road to reopening the state, new guidance was released Wednesday to quell fears about resuming in-person instruction.

California's Coronavirus Response Ranks Among Best In U.S.: Index

The results of a new analysis by a UC Berkeley institute also placed the United States' coronavirus response among the world's worst.

San Diego Humane Society Searches For Suspect Who Abandoned Starving Dog

The San Diego Humane Society's law enforcement sought the public's help in finding a suspect who abandoned a dog that starved to death.

'This Cannot Happen': OC Protesters Confront 'White Lives' Rally

Some 500 people hit the streets of Huntington Beach on Sunday, where 12 were arrested amid heightened tensions over a planned WLM rally.

Paul Flores Killed Kristin Smart During Rape Attempt, DA Alleges

San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow contends Paul Flores' father helped him hide Kristin Smart's body.

Maddy Middleton's Killer Pleads Guilty To All Charges: Report

The plea came after his case was transferred to juvenile court, multiple outlets are reporting. He could be released at age 25.

Man Gets Prison Time For Fatally Shooting Elephant Seal In Head

The elephant seal was found on the beach with a bullet hole in its head, prosecutors said. The man's motive is unclear.

Elon Musk Sees 599 Percent Increase In Wealth During Pandemic

The combined wealth of billionaires increased $1.62 trillion, or 55 percent, during the pandemic.

Marin Tops State Health Rankings

Marin ranked No. 1 in health factors and health outcomes among California’s 58 counties.

5 Things To Know About Ava August, 'American Idol' Contestant

The Dana Point teenager is competing against some of the best voices in America and has taken the country by storm with her stunning voice.

'Disney Magic Is For Everyone' Inclusion At The Heart Of Disney

"We're building a Disney with more diverse stories and experiences," the resort says.

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