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Needles and Pens owner Breezy Culbertson and her boyfriend, Scott Carl, prepare to reopen for curbside pickup on May 18, 2020 as San Francisco enters phase 2 of the Gov. Newsom’s plan to reopen California. “There’s not a lot of communication, it’s been frustrating to figure this out,” said Culbertson. “We’re trying to catch up.” Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

After record COVID week, some California counties to reverse reopening plans

by Barbara Feder Ostrov June 26, 2020June 27, 2020

As Gov. Gavin Newsom demands Imperial County return to sheltering-in-place, 14 other counties are on the state’s watchlist.

The number of people in California hospitals testing positive for the novel coronavirus is fast approaching the high point the state set in late April. Photo via iStock

California just hit all-time high number of people hospitalized with coronavirus

by Ana B. Ibarra June 18, 2020June 25, 2020

Orange County Chief Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick resigned June 8, after receiving threats over her order for residents wear to face masks in public to protect against the coronavirus. Quick is one of several local health officers in California to quit since the pandemic began. Photo by Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP

‘Things have gotten ugly’ — pandemic pushback drives health directors to quit

by Barbara Feder Ostrov June 16, 2020June 25, 2020

Fireworks and smoke grenades go off in the background as protesters stand along the police line during a protest calling for justice for victims of police brutality May 29, 2020 Downtown Oakland. Thousands took to the streets Friday night in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier this week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Much of CA under curfew as unrest continues

by Emily Hoeven June 1, 2020May 31, 2020

The Uptown theater in downtown Napa remains closed to the public on May 8, 2020. Today, businesses in Napa County were permitted to reopen for curbside pickup. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

As cases rise, some counties hit brakes

by Emily Hoeven May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

A table blocks patrons from entering the dining room at Roseville pub Goose Port on May 14, 2020. The restaurant and bar has opened their patio for dine-in service and plans to fully re-open for indoor dining tomorrow. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

State eases rules for reopening dine-in restaurants, stores

by Rachel Becker May 18, 2020May 21, 2020

Elon Musk gives a presentation on fully-autonomous vehicles on April 22, 2019. Photo by Steve Jurvetson via Flickr

Why CA will likely let Elon Musk off scot-free

by Emily Hoeven May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

A woman holds up a sign as California Highway Patrol officers push back against protesters at a Capitol "Reopen California" anti-Newsom protest amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many participants did not wear protective masks or follow social distancing guidelines. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

As protesters demand “Reopen California!” here’s whom Newsom can’t afford to alienate

by Laurel Rosenhall May 1, 2020May 2, 2020