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A sign outside of the Stanford Theatre announcing its temporary closure in downtown Palo Alto on March 4, 2020. Photo by Nhat V. Meyer, Bay Area News Group

Indoor restaurants shut down in most of California for three weeks

by Lauren Hepler July 1, 2020July 2, 2020

Nineteen counties on a “watch list” due to coronavirus outbreaks must close indoor dining. One more county was added Thursday and another will join the list Friday.

Frederique Van Niekerk, from left, and her mother Bernadette Van Niekerk wear masks while waiting in line to enter the clothing store Forever 21 while shopping in Walnut Creek on June 18, 2020. Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group

Holiday blues: 19 counties now on watch list for more COVID-19 restrictions

by Lauren Hepler June 29, 2020June 29, 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

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

by Ben Christopher June 5, 2020June 11, 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

A customer looks out the window at Jupiter, a local brew house and pizza restaurant, in Berkeley on March 15, 2020. Earlier today Gov. Gavin Newsom called for limiting capacity at restaurants in response to growing concern over the coronavirus. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Low-wage Californians worry they will be laid off as coronavirus transforms economy

by Manuela Tobias March 16, 2020March 17, 2020