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California reported its second-highest daily death count on Saturday with 669 COVID-19 deaths. Los Angeles County also announced it had detected its first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus. -
California counties are opening mass vaccination centers they say can help curb the coronavirus surge that's killing hundreds a day in the state — but only if they can get the vaccine. -
A new COVID-19 vaccination site is up and running in the South Bay at the Imperial Beach Civic Center. -
San Diego County public health officials reported 2,695 new COVID-19 infections and 32 virus-related fatalities Friday, with cases beginning a downward trend. -
While there have been no outbreaks on campuses, district officials said individual cases among staff have resulted in up to seven coworkers having to quarantine. -
A series of rallies across California took place Friday, asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to end coronavirus-related restrictions on competitive youth sports. -
San Diego's congressional representatives split on impeachment, a new COVID-19 vaccination center opens near Petco Park, and the vaccine arrives in short supply in Imperial County. -
Attorneys representing California inmates are lobbying to immediately vaccinate about 9,000 inmates who have underlying medical conditions. They say it would help ease the burden on hospitals while helping control outbreaks inside state lockups. -
KPBS Midday EditionIf he had his way, Scripps health CEO Chris Van Gorder would simplify the process of dispensing Covid-19 vaccines — and actually have the vaccines to dispense. -
The deaths caused by the pandemic appear to be shortening overall life expectancy in the U.S. by 1.13 years, which would be the largest single decline in at least 40 years.
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