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A small crowd of beach goers at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on April 7, 2020. California is entering the fourth week of sheltering in place to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

CA readies to reopen

by Emily Hoeven April 14, 2020April 13, 2020

California begins planning to reopen economy. Newsom faces more scrutiny over face mask deal. Counties divided on early release of inmates due to COVID-19.

A sign reminding drivers to wash their hands hangs above I-280 in San Francisco on the first day of the three-week shelter in place mandate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Is CA bending the curve enough?

by Emily Hoeven April 2, 2020April 1, 2020

Pedestrians walk through an empty parking lot at Venice Beach on March 28 — a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom barred 40 million residents from going outdoors except for essentials. Some evidence suggests that may be helping California "bend the curve" of rising coronavirus casualties. Photo by Mark J. Terrill, AP Photo

As California’s coronavirus curve bends, Newsom’s not ready to be the bearer of good news

by Ben Christopher March 31, 2020April 1, 2020