California now has more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine than any other U.S. state. Some 2.8 million doses have been received since Jan. 11, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
California is the most populous state in the country with about 40 million residents.
The problem is that the Golden State is getting its allotment into the arms of citizens more slowly than other states.
California has only used 27% of its doses, administering 782,638, according to the CDC.
Other states — including ones with large populations such as Texas and New York — are moving more quickly, and their vaccine rates are much higher. As of Monday, California ranked 42nd in terms of administering the vaccine.
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Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone says an officer investigated following complaints about social media posts is no longer employed by the city in any capacity.
Madalone said she is not able to give any more details due to legal issues.
The officer was placed on leave after the police department received complaints about posts on the officer's personal social media account allegedly showing anti-Black Lives Mater sentiment. The officer has not been identified.
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Monterey County fire reports that it is responding to a vegetation fire near Corral de Tierra and Highway 68 along with Cal Fire.
Reports say the fire is 2 acres in size, and smoke is visible in the area.
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California small, and micro, businesses negatively impacted by Covid-19 (and health and safety restrictions), can now put in applications for a new Covid-19 relief grant. The funds will be awarded in amounts up to $25,000 and they are needs-based, not first-come first-served. The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight. More information can be found on-line at: CaReliefGrant.com
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