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Reopening Will Start Friday, Newsom Says Reopening Will Start Friday, Newsom Says
(8 days later)
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On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state would loosen its restrictions and allow some businesses to reopen, with modifications — including book, clothing, music and sporting goods stores, as well as florists in time for Mother’s Day beginning this Friday.On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state would loosen its restrictions and allow some businesses to reopen, with modifications — including book, clothing, music and sporting goods stores, as well as florists in time for Mother’s Day beginning this Friday.
[See which states have reopened or eased restrictions.][See which states have reopened or eased restrictions.]
“This is an optimistic day,” he said. “We see a little bit of sunshine on the horizon.”“This is an optimistic day,” he said. “We see a little bit of sunshine on the horizon.”
And amid growing resistance to the state directives, Mr. Newsom laid out a process in which counties could reopen more quickly than the state order allows, as long as their plans to do so meet certain criteria.And amid growing resistance to the state directives, Mr. Newsom laid out a process in which counties could reopen more quickly than the state order allows, as long as their plans to do so meet certain criteria.
Regions that have stricter directives, like the Bay Area, can still keep those in place, he said.Regions that have stricter directives, like the Bay Area, can still keep those in place, he said.
The announcement fit into Stage 2 of the state’s four-phase reopening plan, which itself fits into a broader framework for evaluating whether it’s safe to lift sheltering orders.The announcement fit into Stage 2 of the state’s four-phase reopening plan, which itself fits into a broader framework for evaluating whether it’s safe to lift sheltering orders.
[Read more about the four phases.][Read more about the four phases.]
It is, Mr. Newsom admitted, a bit complex.It is, Mr. Newsom admitted, a bit complex.
Here’s what to know:Here’s what to know:
Which businesses will be able to open?Which businesses will be able to open?
Mr. Newsom said the kinds of retailers listed above — basically, stores that were not deemed essential — can reopen, but with curbside pickup. Some manufacturers that supply those kinds of stores can also reopen, as long as workers can keep their distance. The governor said he and public health officials would lay out required modifications in more detail later this week.Mr. Newsom said the kinds of retailers listed above — basically, stores that were not deemed essential — can reopen, but with curbside pickup. Some manufacturers that supply those kinds of stores can also reopen, as long as workers can keep their distance. The governor said he and public health officials would lay out required modifications in more detail later this week.
Restaurants and bars will still be closed to diners. So will shopping malls and offices.Restaurants and bars will still be closed to diners. So will shopping malls and offices.
How would some counties be able to reopen more quickly than other counties in the state?How would some counties be able to reopen more quickly than other counties in the state?
Dr. Sonia Angell, the state’s head of public health, said that county elected and public health officials will be able to submit their own “readiness plans” for keeping residents safe and preventing the spread of the virus.Dr. Sonia Angell, the state’s head of public health, said that county elected and public health officials will be able to submit their own “readiness plans” for keeping residents safe and preventing the spread of the virus.
Dr. Angell highlighted stable or decreasing hospitalization and intensive care numbers as among the priorities, as well as access to testing and protective gear.Dr. Angell highlighted stable or decreasing hospitalization and intensive care numbers as among the priorities, as well as access to testing and protective gear.
On Monday afternoon, state officials released a “report card” to help determine whether counties are ready to reopen.On Monday afternoon, state officials released a “report card” to help determine whether counties are ready to reopen.
Mr. Newsom said that, in any case, “Dr. Angell will have the ultimate authority to make sure those provisions are met.”Mr. Newsom said that, in any case, “Dr. Angell will have the ultimate authority to make sure those provisions are met.”
What happened with the beaches?What happened with the beaches?
Many Orange County beaches are still closed. But on Monday, the governor said that city-run beaches in San Clemente and Laguna Beach would be able to reopen with some restrictions.Many Orange County beaches are still closed. But on Monday, the governor said that city-run beaches in San Clemente and Laguna Beach would be able to reopen with some restrictions.
According to The Orange County Register, San Clemente’s beaches will be open for “active” uses, like surfing or walking, but not sunbathing.According to The Orange County Register, San Clemente’s beaches will be open for “active” uses, like surfing or walking, but not sunbathing.
Similarly, Laguna Beach is set to reopen beaches on weekday mornings for exercise, not for lounging.Similarly, Laguna Beach is set to reopen beaches on weekday mornings for exercise, not for lounging.
“They put together an outstanding plan to begin to reopen,” Mr. Newsom said. “And that’s the spirit of the moment.”“They put together an outstanding plan to begin to reopen,” Mr. Newsom said. “And that’s the spirit of the moment.”
(Still confused? The Los Angeles Times made a tracker for beach closures.)(Still confused? The Los Angeles Times made a tracker for beach closures.)
So are things settled with local elected officials?So are things settled with local elected officials?
Not exactly.Not exactly.
There is outstanding legal action related to the Orange County beach closures, including a lawsuit filed on Monday by an individual Newport Beach city councilman that his lawyer said was built on a memo by the U.S. attorney general, William P. Barr, directing staff to watch for state directives that could be violating civil liberties, The Register reported.There is outstanding legal action related to the Orange County beach closures, including a lawsuit filed on Monday by an individual Newport Beach city councilman that his lawyer said was built on a memo by the U.S. attorney general, William P. Barr, directing staff to watch for state directives that could be violating civil liberties, The Register reported.
And according to The Press-Enterprise, there was tension between Riverside County leaders, who are set to vote on whether to rescind public health orders today, and City Council members who on Monday sent a letter urging the county’s board of supervisors to wait until the end of the week.And according to The Press-Enterprise, there was tension between Riverside County leaders, who are set to vote on whether to rescind public health orders today, and City Council members who on Monday sent a letter urging the county’s board of supervisors to wait until the end of the week.
Still, The Sacramento Bee reported that Yuba and Sutter Counties, which allowed businesses to reopen on Monday in defiance of the state’s order, could be models of ways forward.Still, The Sacramento Bee reported that Yuba and Sutter Counties, which allowed businesses to reopen on Monday in defiance of the state’s order, could be models of ways forward.
Updated July 27, 2020 Updated August 4, 2020
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Housing for the homeless. Criminal justice reform. Addressing the digital divide. They’re all priorities of progressive Californians that have been propelled by the coronavirus crisis. Now, there are questions about if it’ll last. [The New York Times]Housing for the homeless. Criminal justice reform. Addressing the digital divide. They’re all priorities of progressive Californians that have been propelled by the coronavirus crisis. Now, there are questions about if it’ll last. [The New York Times]
Los Angeles schools will start fall classes on Aug. 18 — whether or not campuses are open. [The Los Angeles Times]Los Angeles schools will start fall classes on Aug. 18 — whether or not campuses are open. [The Los Angeles Times]
Two energy trading firms were accused of deploying a complex scheme to illegally drive up gas prices over years after an explosion at a refinery in Torrance. [The Sacramento Bee]Two energy trading firms were accused of deploying a complex scheme to illegally drive up gas prices over years after an explosion at a refinery in Torrance. [The Sacramento Bee]
An anonymous donor gave employees at a hospital in Santa Cruz $1 million for bonuses. [The Associated Press]An anonymous donor gave employees at a hospital in Santa Cruz $1 million for bonuses. [The Associated Press]
In the city’s latest expansion of Covid-19 testing, San Francisco leaders said anyone who has to leave home for work can be tested at no cost, regardless of their symptoms. [The San Francisco Chronicle]In the city’s latest expansion of Covid-19 testing, San Francisco leaders said anyone who has to leave home for work can be tested at no cost, regardless of their symptoms. [The San Francisco Chronicle]
If you missed it, the city on Friday started free testing for all residents and staff in its 21 skilled nursing facilities. [KRON4]If you missed it, the city on Friday started free testing for all residents and staff in its 21 skilled nursing facilities. [KRON4]
Almost half of growers in Monterey County reported financial losses related to the pandemic. Demand has shifted from restaurants, direct to homes, where it turns out we eat more fruit, but fewer vegetables. [The Californian]Almost half of growers in Monterey County reported financial losses related to the pandemic. Demand has shifted from restaurants, direct to homes, where it turns out we eat more fruit, but fewer vegetables. [The Californian]
Juul, the e-cigarette maker, is moving its headquarters from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. The company hopes to repair its relationship with regulators and is restructuring more broadly, including by cutting roughly a third of its work force. [The Wall Street Journal]Juul, the e-cigarette maker, is moving its headquarters from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. The company hopes to repair its relationship with regulators and is restructuring more broadly, including by cutting roughly a third of its work force. [The Wall Street Journal]
The Long Beach Opera, which has been livestreaming performances, premiered “The Central Park Five” last year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday. [Long Beach Post]The Long Beach Opera, which has been livestreaming performances, premiered “The Central Park Five” last year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday. [Long Beach Post]
Here are all the winning pieces, including two from The Los Angeles Times. [The New York Times]Here are all the winning pieces, including two from The Los Angeles Times. [The New York Times]
To mark the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, nonprofits have started a campaign to raise money for groups serving Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. [The Sacramento Bee]To mark the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, nonprofits have started a campaign to raise money for groups serving Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. [The Sacramento Bee]
An 11-year-old in Berkeley told a state official the math was wrong on a social-distancing sign. [Berkeleyside]An 11-year-old in Berkeley told a state official the math was wrong on a social-distancing sign. [Berkeleyside]
A 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah. He told a trooper that he had left home for California with $3 in his wallet. His goal? Buy a Lamborghini. [BuzzFeed News]A 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah. He told a trooper that he had left home for California with $3 in his wallet. His goal? Buy a Lamborghini. [BuzzFeed News]
Perhaps you’ve tried your hand at cooking a new cuisine. Maybe you’ve run out of juicy updates for your friends at Zoom happy hours. (It happens!)Perhaps you’ve tried your hand at cooking a new cuisine. Maybe you’ve run out of juicy updates for your friends at Zoom happy hours. (It happens!)
It may be the time, according to The Times’s Travel desk, to try out an Airbnb online experience. They also take place on Zoom, but with local guides who can probably show you a bit more of the world than your college roommate’s little balcony, again — no matter how picturesque the view.It may be the time, according to The Times’s Travel desk, to try out an Airbnb online experience. They also take place on Zoom, but with local guides who can probably show you a bit more of the world than your college roommate’s little balcony, again — no matter how picturesque the view.
Instead, for around $10 per person, you can peek into the life of a shark scientist in South Africa, get a private astrology reading or even take a “walking” tour of Prague, led by a “plague doctor,” complete with one of those unsettling beaked masks, if you feel like getting a jump on Halloween.Instead, for around $10 per person, you can peek into the life of a shark scientist in South Africa, get a private astrology reading or even take a “walking” tour of Prague, led by a “plague doctor,” complete with one of those unsettling beaked masks, if you feel like getting a jump on Halloween.
And if you really miss sports, the Korean Baseball Organization is back in action and you can watch six games a week on ESPN.And if you really miss sports, the Korean Baseball Organization is back in action and you can watch six games a week on ESPN.
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California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.