Convenience Big Store: Egg thrown at Larry Elder during recall campaign event in Los Angeles

Egg thrown at Larry Elder during recall campaign event in Los Angeles – Gubernatorial hopeful Larry Elder cut his campaign event short after having an egg thrown at him in Los Angeles, according to ABC7. In the video, Elder is seen walking through a homeless encampment in the Venice area of Los Angeles amid an angry crowd when an egg is thrown at him and his team. The egg goes by his head but doesn't appear to hit anyone. Elder, a conservative radio talk show host, is one of dozens of candidates running in California's recall election to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. He is considered to be the leader among the pro-recall candidates. (Eric Escalante, ABC10)

15 positive cases identified as COVID-19 spreads through Yolo County jail – Despite implementing COVID-19 protocols, the virus has now spread to the inmate population, according to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office. On Sept. 7, an inmate became sick and tested positive for COVID-19. After contract tracing was done, 14 additional positive cases were found. Per standard protocol, the fifteen COVID-19 positive inmates were placed in isolation to be monitored and treated. Additional testing will be done every three days over the next two weeks. (Ashton Byers, ABC10)

1,200 students in limbo as Sacramento Unified sorts out independent study program – Capital City School needs to hire another 23 teachers to support some 1,200 Independent Study students currently in limbo in the district, according to a letter sent by e-mail to parents. Some parents in the district’s independent study program say their children have yet to receive learning materials or instruction since the school year started. Other students are working on a short-term independent study for the first 15 days of school until they can be transitioned to a long-term program, a district official familiar with the program said. (Giacomo Luca, ABC10)

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Family who fled Afghanistan in the 80s welcomes refugees...After leaving their home, the Popal family started a thriving restaurant business. Recently, their Afghan bistro has turned into a donation center for refugees. (Megan Yoder, TEGNA)

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The upcoming Gubernatorial Recall Election takes place on September 14th. Registered voters should have received their ballot in the mail. The ballot contains just two questions for you to complete and then you have options to return your ballot. You can drop your ballot in the mail, without a stamp, using the prepaid postage. Or you can drop your ballot off at your county elections office, a secure drop box, a vote center or any polling location. Make your plan to vote today! You can find more information about the recall election and your options by visiting vote.ca.gov. Remember, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE so be heard on September 14th.

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