Becerra, 62, has served as California’s top prosecutor since 2017 when he succeeded now-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the role. Source

The Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine was approved before Phase 3 trials even started, and unlike most Western countries, Russia is not putting the elderly first in line for inoculation. Source

California has issued new stay-at-home orders affecting salons, restaurants and retailers. A hospital in Nevada had to start using its parking garage as a field hospital. David Begnaud reports. Source

Police said the driver veered from the road and ended up in the course, striking the two young siblings. Source

Officials say there’s no apparent link to COVID-19, but they have no explanation for the epilepsy-like symptoms that hit one city suddenly over the weekend. Source

Texas wildlife officials said there was no evidence that a mountain lion killed a 28-year-old man, disputing a medical examiner’s preliminary finding. Source

California sets new restrictions as coronavirus cases skyrocket; 5-year-old becomes “Santa’s mailman” thanks to Make-a-Wish Foundation Source

Inside the wild world of PPE sales; Then, some colleges cutting “secondary sports;” And, Viola Davis: The 60 Minutes Interview Source

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says front-line health care workers will be the first in line to receive a vaccine when it’s approved. Source

CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia on the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases. Source