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California health officials said Monday that, subject to approval by county public health departments, all retail stores could reopen for in-store shopping under previously issued guidelines.The existing guidance for retailers, which had applied just to those counties approved for wider reopening, now applies statewide. Retail can open for in-store shopping throughout California. Retail does not…

Rev. Nicolás Sánchez is seen on his iPhone used to livestream Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Hollywood, Calif., which was closed under the state's coronavirus lockdown order. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP Rev. Nicolás Sánchez is seen on his iPhone used to livestream Easter Vigil Mass at…

California will allow houses of worship to open for in-person services at reduced capacity and let retailers open for in-store shopping, state officials announced Monday.Under guidelines announced by Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin Christopher NewsomGOP sues California over Newsom's vote-by-mail order Trump sides with religious leaders in fight against governors Watch live: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom | AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom gave California churches the green light Monday to reopen, three days after President Donald Trump threatened to "override" states that continued to block in-person religious services due to the pandemic. Newsom also was facing pressure from more than 1,200 California pastors…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday released guidelines for reopening houses of worship amid the coronavirus pandemic, after President Trump deemed them “essential” last week.Under the governor’s guidelines, churches and other houses of worship can reopen if they are given approval…