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Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses California's response to the coronavirus during a news conference at the CalFire/Cameron Park Fire Station in Cameron Park, Calif., Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Newsom warned against Californians traveling unnecessarily across counties as some begin to reopen their economies at a faster pace than others. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

Gavin Newsom, California governor, announces billions in budget cuts as revenues plummet

By Adam Beam - Associated Press

Top cuts, changes in California governor’s revised budget

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures toward a chart showing the growth of the state's rainy day fund as he discusses his proposed 2020-2021 state budget during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom will reveal his plan Thursday, May 14, for how to plug a $54.3 billion hole in the state budget. California's revenues have plummeted since the state has been under a mandatory stay-at-home order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Billions in cuts proposed as California revenue plunges

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

A man wears a face mask while walking past a hand written sign advising that nothing of value is inside a boarded up Union Nails salon during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Newsom: As California reopens, best to stay close to home

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND AMY TAXIN - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, May 5, 2020, photo Ricardo Juarez, Jonathan Valdez and Yvette Reyes eat a meal at Mossman's Westchester Coffee Shop in Bakersfield, Calif. The restaurant has opened its doors back up to dine-in customers. The on-again, off-again patchwork of enforcement was typical across California, with some isolated crackdowns while other officials either turned a blind eye or said they would not act. California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined more guidelines Thursday, May 7, 2020, on how local governments can gradually allow businesses to reopen, but said that will not immediately include sit-down dining, nor hair or nail salons anytime soon. (Alex Horvath/The Bakersfield Californian via AP)

7 California counties get OK to more quickly reopen

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

People wearing masks amid the coronavirus pandemic exercise around a track at the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles, Saturday, May 9, 2020. Los Angeles County permitted the reopening of trails and golf courses but with social distancing restrictions. Weekend shoppers can visit bookstores, as well as stores for jewelry, toys, clothing, shoes, home supplies and furnishings, sporting goods, antiques and music. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

California counties push to reopen ahead of state guidelines

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Dawn Konstantinopoulos, left, wears a face mask as she visits with her daughter Alexis Russell and her 15-day old granddaughter, Ellie, in Dixon, Calif., Friday, May 8, 2020. Konstantinopoulos is unable hold her first grandchild or fulfill other grandmotherly duties due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Californians can hike, shop, golf as virus restrictions ease

Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the reopening of businesses during a news conference at Twiggs Floral Design Gallery in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, May 8, 2020. Newsom spoke about his administration's guidance allowing retailers, including flower shops, to begin opening Friday with restrictions like curbside pickup. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

California threatens 3 counties’ aid as reopening begins

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 5, 2020, file photo, Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom formally endorsed Joe Biden for president on Friday, praising the former vice president for his &quot;deep compassion and empathy&quot; during a virtual high-dollar fundraiser in partnership with the Democratic National Committee. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool, File)

California Gov. Newsom formally endorses Biden for president

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 6, 2020, file photo customers wait for to get their nails done at the Nail Tech salon in the Yuba Sutter Mall in Yuba City, Calif. California officials have named businesses that can start reopening now under rules aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus, but hair and nail salons are nowhere on that list. For more than a week, salon owners have clamored get back to work in California but Gov. Gavin Newsom has them slated for a later reopening date. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California nail, hair salons plead to open with other shops

By AMY TAXIN - Associated Press

Orange County beaches approved for active uses by state

Associated Press

A sign advises shoppers about precautions as they enter the Yuba Sutter Mall in Yuba City, Calif., Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Several dozen shoppers streamed into the first California mall to reopen Wednesday, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's orders restraining businesses because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California lets retailers reopen, dining in may come soon

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

In this April 9, 2020, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to a reporter's question during his daily news briefing in Rancho Cordova, Calif. California's major deal for hundreds of millions of N95 respirator masks hit a delay in its federal certification process, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as he promised details of the contract would soon be made public. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

Gavin Newsom China mask deal hits snag

By Kathleen Ronayne - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, May 2, 2020 file photo people stand in line while following social distancing guidelines as they wait for French dip sandwiches outside Philippe the Original restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. California restaurants have drafted recommendations to allow the industry to reopen for sit-down dining but with an array of safeguards, but would avoid setting percentage limits on occupancy or screening the temperature of patrons coming through the door. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes,File)

California sees possible restaurant openings on horizon

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 5,2020. file photo Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his plan for the gradual reopening of California businesses during a news conference at the Display California store in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, said he is issuing an executive order allowing employees across California's economy to apply for worker's compensation if they contract the coronavirus, with a presumption that it was work-related unless employers can prove otherwise. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool,File)

California governor expands health coverage in virus cases

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to a reporter's question during his daily news briefing in Rancho Cordova, Calif. California's major deal for hundreds of millions of N95 respirator masks hit a delay in its federal certification process, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as he promised details of the contract would soon be made public. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

California to get $247M refund as masks face delivery delay

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Amy Johnson, the owner of Rockabetty's Hair Parlor, does a hair tinting for client Diane Reimanis in Yuba City, Calif., Monday, May 4, 2020. Monday was the first day businesses could open in Sutter County under a modified public health order. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Newsom chastises counties for defying virus order

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his plan for the gradual reopening of California businesses during a news conference at the Display California store in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Newsom warned counties that going too far in loosening coronavirus restrictions, could endanger public health. Display California, which sells locally-made items from around the state, is planning to open for curbside service on Friday under upcoming state guidelines. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

Gavin Newsom rips Yuba, Sutter counties for reopening

By Adam Beam - Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his plan for the gradual reopening of California businesses during a news conference at the Display California store in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Gavin Newsom has publicly scolded a pair of rural counties for allowing some businesses to reopen. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

Gavin Newsom stimulus payments to illegal immigrants upheld by federal judge

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 5, 2020, file photo shows pastor Jonathan Duncan of Cross Culture Christian Center greets a congregant before giving a prayer outside of Bethel Open Bible Church in Lodi, Calif. California's governor had the right to ban church assemblies during the coronavirus outbreak in the interest of public health, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in denying a challenge by a Lodi pastor. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Court upholds California ban on church services in pandemic

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press