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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Kay Ivey Shelby's retirement tees off GOP scramble for Alabama Senate seat Space Command to be located in Alabama COVID-19 infections spread rapidly as officials race to distribute vaccine MORE (R) extended the state’s mandatory mask order into 2021 amid a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. The order, which was set to expire Friday at 5 p.m., will now remain in effect until Jan. 22, 2021. Under the order , individuals are required to wear masks when in public or in close contact with other people. ADVERTISEMENT Among the exceptions are children under the age of six years old, those who have medical conditions and those who are exercising, along with exceptions for essential job functions. Ivey during a news conference on Wednesday said that the mask mandate is the one “stopgap” that has allowed the state to return to normal life despite the pandemic. She noted that the state was able to loosen other … [Read more...] about Alabama governor extends mask order into 2021

CALIFORNIA CITY (CBSLA) — A relative of two missing toddlers from Kern County spoke out this week about the ongoing search for 4-year-old Orrin and 3-year-old Orson West. (credit: CBS) The two young brothers disappeared from the backyard of their adoptive parents’ home in California City on Dec. 21. There have been multiple searches in Bakersfield , where the boys lived with their adoptive parents, before moving to California City in September. READ MORE: 9 Great Apes At San Diego Zoo Become First Non-Humans To Receive A COVID Vaccine Rosanna Willis, a biological relative of one of the boys, spoke to the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce about the search . She said her gut feeling was that foul play is involved in the boys’ disappearance. READ MORE: Woman Shot During Brazen Daylight Robbery At Beverly Hills Restaurant “Two kids don’t just come up missing, especially in Cal City,” Willis said. “if you go out there and you look at the area, the neighbors, … [Read more...] about ‘2 Kids Don’t Just Come Up Missing’: Relative Of Missing Kern County Toddlers Speaks Out

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 2,253 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 119 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 1,198,098 cases and 21,778 deaths. Of the new deaths reported, 43 people were over the age of 80, 41 people were between the ages of 65 and 79, 21 people were between the ages of 50 and 64, six people were between the ages of 30 and 49, and one person was between the ages of 18 and 29. Long Beach reported six deaths and the Pasadena added one. READ MORE: 3 Face Drug Charges After Honey Oil Lab Explodes In Riverside Apartment And while COVID-19 numbers have decreased, Public Health said transmission remains widespread in L.A. County and urged residents to avoid non-essential travel for spring break. “We may just be weeks away from reducing transmission in L.A. County enough so that additional re-openings are permitted,” Dr. Barbara Ferrer, county public health director, said. “However, with increased case … [Read more...] about LA County Reports 2,253 New COVID-19 Cases, 119 Deaths; Residents Urged To Avoid Spring Break Travel

GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Westmoreland County leaders are demanding answers after they say they’re not getting enough COVID-19 vaccines while counties with smaller populations are. Sean Kertes is the chairman of the Westmoreland County Commissioners. He says he wants answers and more vaccines as soon as possible because it literally is a matter of life and death. READ MORE: High School Spring Sports Kick Off After Being Canceled Last Year During Pandemic's Start “Time is of the essence. When we’re looking at time and people’s health, there is no time to spare,” he said. Westmoreland County Commissioner Sean Kertes bluntly stated his take on the urgency in which the county needs more vaccines. “Through week 11 of the Pa. vaccine distribution plan, Westmoreland County ranks 60th in the amount of vaccines we’ve received,” he said. Those vaccines are all being distributed out of Harrisburg. For Kertes, the numbers simply don’t add up. Population-wise, Westmoreland is the 11th … [Read more...] about Westmoreland County Leaders Say They’re Getting Less Vaccine Than Smaller Counties

LAKE ELSINORE (CBSLA) — An early-morning fire has shut down the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services building in Lake Elsinore until further notice. A fire was reported on the second floor of the building, at 1400 Minthorn St., at about 3:45 a.m. Friday. Firefighters put out the fire, but there was extensive smoke and water damage to the building, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. READ MORE: Panorama City Condo Fire Spreads To Adjacent Building; No Injuries Reported No one was working at the building at the time and no injuries have been reported. The public was asked to avoid the building while repairs and inspections are underway. READ MORE: 'Refreshed' Reopening Guidelines Allow California Theme Parks, Ballparks To Reopen April 1 The location houses the department’s self-sufficiency services, which helps people seeking CalFresh, Medi-Cal, GAIN, and CalWorks benefits; Adult Services, and Children’s Services. These services are … [Read more...] about Riverside County Social Services Building In Lake Elsinore Damaged By Fire, Closed Until Further Notice