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Gov. Newsom Touts State's COVID-19 Vaccine Effort While Visiting Mobile Sites in Los Angeles
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited mobile vaccine sites in Inglewood and Boyle Heights Sunday to highlight the state’s efforts to vaccinate hard-to-reach communities against the coronavirus.
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Gov. Newsom Visits Mobile Vaccination Sites in LA
California has administered more than 7 million vaccines. Kim Tobin reported on NBC4 News on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.
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New Vaccine Delivery System Starts in Parts of California
California’s new system of delivering, tracking and scheduling coronavirus vaccines is being rolled out in select counties, a first step in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to smooth out what has been a confusing and disjointed rollout hampered by limited national supply.
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2 Cases of South African COVID-19 Variant Confirmed in California, Governor Says
The first two cases of a South African variant of COVID-19 were confirmed in California Wednesday — but not in the Southland — with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying one case each was detected in the Bay Area counties of Alameda and Santa Clara.
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California Investigates COVID-19 Testing Lab in Valencia
A California COVID-19 testing lab is under investigation for allegations of mismanagement and incompetence. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.
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Vaccine Rollout Confusion Leaves Thousands of Vaccines Unused at Dodger Stadium
Appointments at Dodger Stadium go unused as people confused about first dose appointments. Hetty Chang reported on NBC4 News on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
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California Governor and Unions Clash Over School Openings
An effort to reopen California schools is foundering, stoking frustrations across America’s most populous state from parents eager to get their children back in classrooms and a governor who wants them there.
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Teacher Unions Negotiate Reopening Plan With Newsom
While classrooms across California remain empty and many students struggle with online learning and social isolation, politicians and union leaders are battling over how and when to reopen schools. Kim Baldonado reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2021.
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Violent Threats Against Governor, His Family and His Businesses Under Investigation
Law enforcement officials are investigating escalating threats of death and violence against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, his family and the wineries, shops and other businesses he founded.
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Teacher Unions Demand Safety Measures Implemented Before Reopening of Schools
While classrooms across California remain empty and many students struggle with online learning and social isolation, politicians and union leaders are battling over how and when to reopen schools.
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Regional Stay-At-Home Order Update
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce Monday that the Stay-at-Home Order will be lifted in all regions of the state, according to a letter from the California Restaurant Association to its members. NBC4 News reports at 11 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2021.
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Newsom Recall Campaign Reaches Milestone with 1 Million Signatures
A Newport Beach-based effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a milestone of 1 million signatures, organizers announced Tuesday.
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Calif. Secretary of State Alex Padilla to Fill Senate Seat Vacated by Kamala Harris
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla will be appointed to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, sources confirmed to NBC Bay Area on Tuesday.
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Governor Makes Historic Selection to Replace Harris as California Senator
Alex Padilla will become the first Latino senator in the state’s history. Conan Nolan reported on NBC4 News on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.
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Newsom in Quarantine Again After Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed Sunday night that Newsom is in quarantine again after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
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Women Disproportionately Suffering in Pandemic Compared to Male Partners, USC Study Finds
Primary responsibility for child care, unemployment and psychological distress remain higher among women than their male partners amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study released Tuesday by researchers from USC.
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State Ups Order of Body Bags, Reminding That COVID Remains Deadly
Tempering the excitement generated by COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday offered a grim reminder that the disease remains deadly, saying the state has ordered 5,000 more body bags for distribution to morgues in three counties, including Los Angeles.
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Santa is Immune From Coronavirus, Will Deliver Presents, WHO Says
The World Health Organization says Santa Claus is immune from COVID-19 and will deliver presents on Christmas, but stressed that the children of the world physically distance themselves from others and listen to their parents.
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With His Star Dimmed, California's Newsom Could Face Recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had a rough year. The next one might be even tougher as a recall effort appears to be gaining momentum, fueled partly by outrage over the first-term Democrat dining with friends at an opulent restaurant while telling state residents to spurn social gatherings and stay home. It’s not uncommon in California for residents to...
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FDA Not Recommending Vaccine for Pregnant Women Right Now
The FDA’s Dr. Peter Marks said Saturday that pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking the Pfizer vaccine, given that pregnant women were not part of the clinical trials for the emergency use authorization. “The provider and individual can make a decision about whether the benefits outweigh the risks,” said Marks. “[Taking the vaccine is] not something that we’re...