Reopening California

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The sprawling Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Wednesday measured steps toward reopening churches and resuming celebration of daily Mass early next month. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said in a letter to 288 parishes that they must submit reopening plans under guidelines that include sanitary measures and attendance limits to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Once a parish plan…

California took a major step Monday in its emergence from pandemic shutdown orders when its public health department announced the statewide reopening of in-store retail shopping. The retail guidance for in-person shopping that is already in place for certain counties now applies statewide, officials said in a statement. Retail does not include personal services such as hair salons, nail salons…

California health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.

For the first time in two months, you’ll find people enjoying a meal at one of the tables at Molly’s Souper in downtown Upland. Owner Mere de los Santos has been preparing for this day for weeks. He’s been spacing out tables, installing hand sanitizing stations, and making adjustments to allow for dining-in since San Bernardino County got the...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has said the state will issue guidelines by Monday for the reopening of churches and other houses of worship across the state, despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that they be allowed to reopen immediately for in-person services. Newsom said the state has been “working with the faith community to advance the efforts to begin to put...

Bars, breweries, distilleries and wineries in California that do not have their own kitchens, but partner with meal providers can now sell alcoholic beverages to go, so long as they are sold with a meal and served in a sealed container, state officials announced. The announcement by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control was the agency’s fifth adjustment...

Salons are in a tight spot. They’re watching some businesses reopen while they’re still stuck on the sidelines, waiting to be given the OK to open their doors. Folks are getting anxious for their next snip, too. But are haircuts are really worth the risk? A group of San Diego stylists is turning to an alternative to try and...

An updated public health order allowing some recreational centers and all retail businesses to reopen, but with limitations, was issued Wednesday in Los Angeles County. The loosened restrictions were included in a new “Safer At Home” public health order that replaces one that was set to expire Friday. The order has been in effect since mid-March, along with a statewide…

California’s bar and restaurant regulators are seeking emergency powers to immediately crack down on businesses that refuse to follow state rules intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus, “Bad actors are gaming the system,” the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control said in its filing this week. “Because they see an impending death sentence for their business on the...

A beach bordering two Southern California counties reopened Monday with some restrictions as parts of the state slowly reopened public spaces and businesses. Seal Beach in northern Orange County allowed running, walking and surfing starting at sunrise. “The beaches are open and so far there have been no issues at all,” said police Sgt. Nick Nicholas, who added that officers…

The most significant reopening of the California economy during the coronavirus pandemic started Friday with tens of thousands of businesses cleared to open with limitations and the governor expressing optimism residents may soon be able to eat in restaurants and shop in stores. Nearly two dozen counties want to move further, which the state will allow under strict criteria on…

Hiking to the Hollywood sign and hitting the links is being allowed Saturday as the California county hardest hit by the coronavirus cautiously reopened some sites to recreation-starved stay-at-homers. Los Angeles County permitted the reopening of trails and golf courses but with social distancing restrictions. For those interested in retail therapy, there was even better news as Gov. Gavin Newsom…