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Tag: California shutdown

Recapping the stories that epitomized California in 2020. Image via iStock
Posted inPolitics

With 2020 hindsight: Recapping the stories that defined California life

CalMatters staff by CalMatters staff December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Coronavirus, of course, detonated our every expectation of 2020. For the most fortunate, this created room for new pastimes, new priorities. For the least so, it hollowed out holes that can never be filled. Nor was COVID our only profound challenge. There were raging wildfires, again. There was an overdue reckoning with racism, again. There […]

Shoppers wearing face masks walk past a sale sign and a Christmas tree at The Pike Outlets in Long Beach. Photo by Ashley Landis/AP
Posted inCoronavirus

California COVID forecast darkens after holiday celebrations

Ana B. Ibarra by Ana B. Ibarra December 28, 2020December 28, 2020
Santa Monica pier, beach and walkways are closed due to COVID-19, May 8, 2020. Photos by Lisa Hornak for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Calls grow for data behind state restrictions

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven December 9, 2020December 9, 2020
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra
Posted inWhatMatters

Biden taps California AG for Cabinet health job — handing Newsom a rare opportunity

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven December 7, 2020December 7, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom visits a new, 134,000 sq. foot COVID-19 testing facility on Oct. 30 in Valencia. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo/Pool
Posted inWhatMatters

Inside Newsom’s new regional shutdown

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven December 4, 2020December 4, 2020
Posted inWhatMatters

Latest unemployment scandal: State paid inmates $1B in fraudulent claims

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new $120 million, 134,000 sq. foot coronavirus testing facility Oct. 30, 2020, in Valencia. The state is working with corporate partner PerkinElmer to run the lab which will enable the state to process an additional 150,000 COVID-19 tests per day. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo/Pool
Posted inWhatMatters

Is California prepared for shutdown #3?

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven November 18, 2020November 18, 2020
California unveiled a path for counties to allow the reopening of gyms, campgrounds, bars, day camps, schools and more as early as June 12. Photo via iStock
Posted inEconomy

California posts guidelines for gyms, bars, hotels, camps to reopen as soon as June 12

Avatar by Ben Christopher June 5, 2020June 11, 2020
Santa Monica pier, beach and walkways are still closed due to COVID-19, May 8, 2020. Photos by Lisa Hornak for CalMatters.
Posted inCoronavirus

The spring when California stood still

Anne Wernikoff by Anne Wernikoff May 27, 2020June 10, 2020
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