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The Reopening of California Has Begun The Reopening of California Has Begun
(about 8 hours later)
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It’s Friday and the reopening of California has officially begun.It’s Friday and the reopening of California has officially begun.
But you may not notice much of a difference.But you may not notice much of a difference.
There won’t be masses of people pouring into bars and restaurants, which are still supposed to be closed except for takeout. In-person church services are still off.There won’t be masses of people pouring into bars and restaurants, which are still supposed to be closed except for takeout. In-person church services are still off.
And in Santa Clara County at least, there won’t be drive-by graduation parades or birthday parties, according to The Mercury News.And in Santa Clara County at least, there won’t be drive-by graduation parades or birthday parties, according to The Mercury News.
[Read more about the California’s phased reopening plan.][Read more about the California’s phased reopening plan.]
Nevertheless, the changes — which Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week — are good news for ailing businesses.Nevertheless, the changes — which Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week — are good news for ailing businesses.
“These are meaningful modifications,” he said on Thursday. “We’re moving away now from essential or nonessential to lower risk or higher risk.”“These are meaningful modifications,” he said on Thursday. “We’re moving away now from essential or nonessential to lower risk or higher risk.”
Some retail businesses, like florists — in time for Mother's Day — as well as clothing, toy, book, music and sporting goods stores, will be able to start operating today, as long as they serve customers with curbside pickup and take other precautionary measures.Some retail businesses, like florists — in time for Mother's Day — as well as clothing, toy, book, music and sporting goods stores, will be able to start operating today, as long as they serve customers with curbside pickup and take other precautionary measures.
Manufacturers and suppliers for those kinds of businesses also fell under the change.Manufacturers and suppliers for those kinds of businesses also fell under the change.
On Thursday, state officials released updated guidelines for various kinds of workplaces to prepare to reopen, including requiring facilities to implement disinfecting processes and to provide sanitation materials for delivery drivers.On Thursday, state officials released updated guidelines for various kinds of workplaces to prepare to reopen, including requiring facilities to implement disinfecting processes and to provide sanitation materials for delivery drivers.
[See which states have reopened or eased restrictions.][See which states have reopened or eased restrictions.]
Officials also laid out criteria for counties that hope to open sooner than the state more broadly, including opening restaurants for dine-in service.Officials also laid out criteria for counties that hope to open sooner than the state more broadly, including opening restaurants for dine-in service.
The county must certify, among other things, that:The county must certify, among other things, that:
There has been no more than one Covid-19 case per 10,000 residents in the past 14 days.
There has been no Covid-19 death in the past 14 days.
Testing is available for at least 75 percent of residents within a 30 minute drive in urban areas and an hour in rural ones.
At least 15 people are trained and ready to work as contact tracers per 100,000 residents. In small counties, there should be at least one.
Temporary housing is available for at least 15 percent of the county’s homeless population in case of an outbreak.
Hospital capacity can accommodate a surge of 35 percent as a result of new Covid-19 cases.
[Track every coronavirus case in California by county.][Track every coronavirus case in California by county.]
Although the criteria are aimed at counties where leaders want to ease restrictions sooner than the state, the list gives more shape to the six indicators that officials said they’ll be tracking to determine when it’s safe to lift the stay-at-home order.Although the criteria are aimed at counties where leaders want to ease restrictions sooner than the state, the list gives more shape to the six indicators that officials said they’ll be tracking to determine when it’s safe to lift the stay-at-home order.
In the meantime, more outdoor spaces are set to reopen — at least partially. Los Angeles County trails are set to reopen on Saturday, as are golf courses. And beaches in Orange County have begun allowing “active” uses, like jogging.In the meantime, more outdoor spaces are set to reopen — at least partially. Los Angeles County trails are set to reopen on Saturday, as are golf courses. And beaches in Orange County have begun allowing “active” uses, like jogging.
[Read More: What Are California’s Phases for Reopening? The Latest Updates.][Read More: What Are California’s Phases for Reopening? The Latest Updates.]
Mr. Newsom was clear on Thursday about the fiscal disaster facing the state as large parts of the economy are shuttered.Mr. Newsom was clear on Thursday about the fiscal disaster facing the state as large parts of the economy are shuttered.
He announced that California is now facing a staggering $54.3 billion budget shortfall.He announced that California is now facing a staggering $54.3 billion budget shortfall.
In January, Mr. Newsom said, the state had projected continuing job growth, low unemployment, a budget surplus and billions in rainy day money.In January, Mr. Newsom said, the state had projected continuing job growth, low unemployment, a budget surplus and billions in rainy day money.
The pandemic has erased all that.The pandemic has erased all that.
“In so many ways, it’s not surprising,” he said. But the state would need the federal government’s help to ensure its economy, the fifth largest in the world, can keep running.“In so many ways, it’s not surprising,” he said. But the state would need the federal government’s help to ensure its economy, the fifth largest in the world, can keep running.
Most of the losses are expected to come from a plunge in tax revenues. According to The Associated Press, lawmakers are considering new taxes, including one on vaping.Most of the losses are expected to come from a plunge in tax revenues. According to The Associated Press, lawmakers are considering new taxes, including one on vaping.
Next week, Mr. Newsom is set to release a new proposed budget that will show in more detail where cuts may be coming.Next week, Mr. Newsom is set to release a new proposed budget that will show in more detail where cuts may be coming.
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It’s grim but clarifying: See which companies in the Bay Area have laid people off, and in which cities, with this tracker. [The San Francisco Chronicle]
If you missed it, here’s more about who’s likely to become unemployed. [The New York Times]If you missed it, here’s more about who’s likely to become unemployed. [The New York Times]
“If the City Council intends to move forward with another reading on a gas ban I can assure you there will be no social distancing.” A utility union president threatened to bus hundreds of protesters into San Luis Obispo to oppose the city’s proposal to encourage all-electric building construction. [The Los Angeles Times]
Wineries have proposed guidelines for reopening tasting rooms. [Napa Valley Register]
With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down most productions for now, TV makers are now primarily TV viewers. Here’s what they’re bingeing as they shelter in place. [The New York Times]
We’re continuing with our remembrances of those lost in the pandemic. (If you’d like to share memories of a Californian who has died, please email us at CAtoday@nytimes.com.)We’re continuing with our remembrances of those lost in the pandemic. (If you’d like to share memories of a Californian who has died, please email us at CAtoday@nytimes.com.)
Today’s piece, about Mark D. Neal, was written by Brian Perlman:Today’s piece, about Mark D. Neal, was written by Brian Perlman:
Mark D. Neal taught third grade for more than two decades in Shasta County. And yet when he bumped into former students, he recognized every single one. He received wedding invitations from students he had taught years before.Mark D. Neal taught third grade for more than two decades in Shasta County. And yet when he bumped into former students, he recognized every single one. He received wedding invitations from students he had taught years before.
Updated September 1, 2020
“He saw the good in every single person,” one of his daughters, Alexandra Neal, said. “It didn’t matter if they were homeless or the richest person — he would treat them the same.”“He saw the good in every single person,” one of his daughters, Alexandra Neal, said. “It didn’t matter if they were homeless or the richest person — he would treat them the same.”
Mr. Neal seemed to be in excellent health until late February, when he showed up in an emergency room with pneumonia and was sent home with antibiotics. Weeks later, he learned he had acute myeloid leukemia, and soon after tested positive for Covid-19. He died on April 4. He was 62.Mr. Neal seemed to be in excellent health until late February, when he showed up in an emergency room with pneumonia and was sent home with antibiotics. Weeks later, he learned he had acute myeloid leukemia, and soon after tested positive for Covid-19. He died on April 4. He was 62.
A week before he was admitted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, he sent a screenshot of his Apple Watch to one of his daughters to show her that he had topped 20 miles on his bike that day. Mr. Neal, a father of three, loved riding his bike on Shasta County’s river trails. He had a hunger for travel, taking trips to Croatia and Western Europe. He built his own computers. He got a thrill each time he spotted an eagle. And he worked hard to encourage students from low-income backgrounds.A week before he was admitted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, he sent a screenshot of his Apple Watch to one of his daughters to show her that he had topped 20 miles on his bike that day. Mr. Neal, a father of three, loved riding his bike on Shasta County’s river trails. He had a hunger for travel, taking trips to Croatia and Western Europe. He built his own computers. He got a thrill each time he spotted an eagle. And he worked hard to encourage students from low-income backgrounds.
“He made everyone feel so loved and accepted,” Ms. Neal said.“He made everyone feel so loved and accepted,” Ms. Neal said.
I have friends who run marathons. They track their miles, and assiduously plan their routes. The pandemic jogging habit I’ve taken up is categorically not that.I have friends who run marathons. They track their miles, and assiduously plan their routes. The pandemic jogging habit I’ve taken up is categorically not that.
Sure, I exercised before all this started, but I’ve always hated running. It felt at once utilitarian and aimless.Sure, I exercised before all this started, but I’ve always hated running. It felt at once utilitarian and aimless.
Now, though, it’s a way to leave my apartment, my laptop and the news. I see parents playing on their postage-stamp lawns with their kids, I breathe in the scent of jasmine. When I get winded (pretty much immediately), I stop to look at interesting flowers, satisfied I may never know their names.Now, though, it’s a way to leave my apartment, my laptop and the news. I see parents playing on their postage-stamp lawns with their kids, I breathe in the scent of jasmine. When I get winded (pretty much immediately), I stop to look at interesting flowers, satisfied I may never know their names.
All this is to say, just putting “one foot in front of the other” — as my colleagues put it in this photo essay inspired by readers’ walks — can be a meditative act; I hope you get a chance to enjoy something like that this weekend.All this is to say, just putting “one foot in front of the other” — as my colleagues put it in this photo essay inspired by readers’ walks — can be a meditative act; I hope you get a chance to enjoy something like that this weekend.
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Jill Cowan grew up in Orange County, went to school at U.C. Berkeley and has reported all over the state, including the Bay Area, Bakersfield and Los Angeles — but she always wants to see more. Follow along here or on Twitter.Jill Cowan grew up in Orange County, went to school at U.C. Berkeley and has reported all over the state, including the Bay Area, Bakersfield and Los Angeles — but she always wants to see more. Follow along here or on Twitter.
California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.