Millions travel for holidays despite CDC warning and winter storm; Photographer strives to keep Santa photo tradition going during the pandemic Source
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Students in NYC shelters lack reliable Wi-Fi needed for remote learning
It’s estimated there are more than 16,000 children living in New York City family shelters, and many of them still have weak or no Wi-Fi service necessary for virtual education. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Wildfire breaks out at Southern California’s Camp Pendleton
Evacuations orders have since been lifted after Santa Ana winds brought dangerous gusty and dry conditions to the region. Source
Heisman Trophy finalists announced
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask were also named. Source
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to California billionaire
Billionaire businessman Ron Burkle, an associate of the late pop star, bought the property in Los Olivos, near Santa Barbara. Source
Some California churches set to hold indoor services
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles released guidelines noting that choirs aren’t allowed and congregations are “strongly discouraged from singing.” Source
California becomes first state to surpass 2 million COVID-19 cases
Slight signs of hope have emerged: More than 128,000 vaccine doses administered and a modest decline in the state’s transmission rate. Source
Students in shelters lack reliable Wi-Fi needed for remote learning
It’s estimated there are more than 16,000 children living in New York City family shelters, and many of them still have weak or no Wi-Fi service necessary for virtual education. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Columbus police chief moves to fire officer over fatal shooting of Black man
New details are emerging in the case of a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer in Columbus, Ohio — including the officer’s record that includes numerous civilian complaints. Jeff Pegues has the story. Source
Photographer strives to keep Santa photo tradition going during the pandemic
Alicia Johnson and her family in Illinois got creative to keep her tradition alive once the pandemic canceled her annual in-studio Santa photo sessions. Adriana Diaz shares their story. Source