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The cities of Laguna Beach, Seal Beach, San Clemente, Dana Point, and Huntington Beach were allowed to reopen after their reopening plans were approved by the state.
Orange County officials won’t enforce business closure rules amidst Coronavirus as protests are mounting and Gov. Newsom is expected some businesses to reopen Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’ll be closing all Orange County beaches beginning today, yet there’s still no order and only a letter on the issue as coastal cities are gearing up to file lawsuits against the state during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Huntington Beach intends to sue the state after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he would be closing all Orange County beaches.
Orange County has one of the highest numbers of people hospitalized for the novel coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, following OC Supervisor Don Wagner’s comment to ease confusion over OC’s business reopening guidelines.
Orange County officials are increasing the novel coronavirus testing as part of a key factor in reopening sectors of the economy, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said any reopening could be delayed if people flaunt guidelines and continue gathering on beaches. Meanwhile, the virus has killed 39 people out of 2,126 confirmed cases in OC.
The protests in Huntington Beach and San Clemente come amidst reports of anti-lockdown protests from across the country, which have largely pushed anti-lockdown sentiments amplified by the president, who’s vocally encouraged such protests.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered that Santa Ana’s special recall election –deciding the fate of Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias’ seat — will happen entirely through mail-in ballots. Meanwhile, final election numbers on Westminster city council recall shows majority faction retaining their seats.
Governor Newsom orders residents to keep movements restricted to basics, such as gas, groceries, walks and exercise. The order caps off a confusing week for Orange County workers and employers.
Thousands of people flocked to Santa Ana to hear the Democratic presidential candidate take aim at the establishment and President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Sanders told reporters he feared California’s No Party Preference voters – in a key national battleground like Orange County – would be restricted from voting for him.