Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Friday, Dec. 5, and here is what you need to know.
Car break-ins are spreading to the CMSD school district
Car break-ins have been a major issue in the city of Cleveland, and they are now a problem throughout the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's parking lots. According to Cleveland police, 15 cars were broken into at Max S. Hayes High School around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. And new this morning, we're now learning that Waverly Elementary School was also targeted. Our Mike Holden spoke to a math teacher at Waverly who feels CMSD schools are being targeted.
New parking cameras will be installed in downtown Cleveland in the new year
The new year is approaching, and you may want to be more mindful of where you park. New parking cameras will be installed in Downtown Cleveland to help catch those who park in bus lanes, double-park, or stay in a spot for too long. Transportation reporter Caitlin Hunt will explain how these cameras will gather important information that the city can use to improve safety and the economy.
Vaccine expected to vote on the future of Hepatitis B vaccines for newborns
Vaccine advisers to the CDC are expected to vote on possible changes to Hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. A committee of advisers had been scheduled to vote on Thursday afternoon, but it was pushed back by a group of advisers who were hand-picked by Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Multiple job industries laid off thousands of workers during the month of November
Companies cut back on job cuts last month. According to an outplacement firm, U.S employers announced just over 71,000 layoffs in November. The industries that saw the most job losses include Telecommunications, technology, and food.
Loan scams are on the rise during the holiday season
The holidays can cause consumers to spend a lot of money, leaving money tight around that time. Loan officers can be very tempting. But if you're not careful, you could be paying fees to thieves instead of a legit company. Good Morning Cleveland anchor, Mike Brookbank, explains some ways you can avoid getting scammed.
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Your forecast
Coldest morning since LAST winter... Single digits and lower teens this morning. Layers are key! We'll see a ton of sun, but temps recover slowly... only 20s for highs today. 30s come back this weekend, but we will also be tracking a few snow showers.
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