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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

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

A surfer rides a wave as the sun goes down Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Newport Beach, Calif. The beach is one of the beaches kept open during the coronavirus outbreak. While some communities in Orange County have closed beaches, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach refused to limit access. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Protests mark growing unrest with California stay-home order

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

In this Saturday, April 25, 2020, file photo, people gather on the beach in Pismo Beach, Calif., on the state's Central Coast. A memo sent to California police chiefs says Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday, May 1, to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The California Police Chiefs Association sent the bulletin to its members Wednesday evening. Association President Eric Nuñez said it was sent to give chiefs time to plan ahead of Newsom’s expected announcement Thursday. (Laura Dickinson/The Tribune (of San Luis Obispo) via AP, File)

California governor orders Orange County beaches to close

By Amy Taxin and Adam Beam and Stefanie Dazio - Associated Press

In this April 14, 2020, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures during a news conference at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif. A conservative organization has petitioned the California Supreme Court to block the state's first-in-the-nation plans to give money to immigrants living in the country illegally who are hurt by the coronavirus. The Center for American Liberty argued that the $75 million plan announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week is barred by both state and federal law. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool, File)

Gavin Newsom to order all California beaches closed, police memo says

By Adam Beam and Stefanie Dazio - Associated Press

Several people utilize a beach, Friday, April 24, 2020, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Social distancing urged as sunny weekend tempts Californians

Associated Press

People gather at a homeless encampment on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. Efforts to move California's large homeless population into isolated quarters to slow the spread of the coronavirus are still sluggish despite a $150 million cash infusion by the governor and a crisis that public health experts say needs to be curbed now. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Few sheltered as California aims to help homeless amid virus

By JANIE HAR - Associated Press

Passengers from the Grand Princess, a cruise ship carrying multiple people who have tested positive for COVID-19, walk on a tarmac before boarding a chartered plane in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Death at California senior home raises quarantine questions

By CUNEYT DIL and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol, left, tries to drive around Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, March 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Siakam, Lowry come up big to lead Raptors past Kings 118-113

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' James Johnson in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Holiday has 37 points help Pelicans top Timberwolves 120-107

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives past Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Bogdanovic scores 27, Kings beat Blazers 123-111

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford, left, fouls Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, right, as he goes to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Harris scores 28 as Sixers beat Kings to end long road skid

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic flashes three fingers after scoring a 3-point basket during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

De’Aaron Fox scores 31 as Kings hold off Bradley Beal, Wizards 133-126

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose, right, questions referee Curtis Blair, left, about a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings rally from quick 17-point hole, beat Pistons 106-100

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes dunks as Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson, right, watches during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Barnes makes 7 3-pointers in Kings’ win over Grizzlies

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) **FILE**

For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe fouls Sacramento Kings' Kent Bazemore as he shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Middleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus Antetokounmpo

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, referee Scott Twardoski , center, and Sacramento Kings guard Cory Joseph have a few laughs during a break in the action during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Hield, Kings heat up to keep Spurs reeling, 122-102

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra glares at the referees after a foul call against the Heat during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. 6(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings make 19 3-pointers, thump Heat 105-97

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, blocks the shot of Sacramento Kings guard Kent Bazemore, center, as he goes to the basket against Timberwolves forward Kelan Martin, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. . (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Fox scores 31, Kings send Timberwolves to 12th straight loss

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press