Sheriff Don Barnes questions their constitutionality, while Santa Ana, Irvine, and Costa Mesa police may enforce.
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OC Business Reopenings, including Disneyland, Could Slow with New State Coronavirus Metric
Positivity rates in neighborhoods surrounding Disneyland prevent more business reopenings.
Will Gov. Newsom Replace Poseidon Desal Project Critic on OC Regional Water Board?
There are mounting questions over whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will replace William von Blasingame, when his current term expires Sept. 30.
Concerns Rise Over State Unemployment Hold-Ups, Local Labor Unease Mounts Over Laid-off Workers
A growing backlog of state unemployment claims and concerns among local labor leaders over whether laid off workers will get their jobs back keeps a spotlight on unemployment.
Where Are OC Coronavirus Outbreaks Happening? Months Into Pandemic, Residents Still Don’t Know
Dr. Clayton Chau said he understood arguments for more disclosure but would have to talk with county lawyers before disclosing any outbreaks.
OC Churches, Movie Theaters Get Limited Repoening Following State Upgrade on Coronavirus List
Orange County churches, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms can resume limited indoor operations after the county was moved to the second tier by the state.
Orange County Museums Eye Reopening But Remain Cautious
As OC inches closer toward Tier Two, local museums and galleries are anticipating reopening after a long and painful period of forced closure.
OC Barbers and Malls Back in Business, Entertainment Venues Still Closed Under New State Coronavirus Rules
Gov. Newsom announces new coronavirus reopening guidelines that use a tiering system. OC is on Tier One, essentially putting it back on the state watchlist.
State Public Health Officials Stand By Methods Used to Remove OC From Coronavirus Watchlist
State health officials stand by their decision to remove OC from the coronavirus watchlist, despite up to a week delay on virus tests turnaround that could affect some key metrics.
Data Duel Between State and Orange County Complicates Local Reopening Effort
OC might come off the state’s coronavirus watchlist, but questions are arising about the data driving the decision because of conflicting numbers between the state and the county.



