California Starts Reopening | Glowing Blue Waves: Top CA Stories

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Take a look at some of this week's top news stories from across the state.

California To Ease Restrictions This Week, Move To 'Stage 2'

California will allow some retail businesses to reopen this week as the state moves into Stage 2 of its highly anticipated reopening plan.

CA Reopening: Gov. Outlines Stage 2 For Retail, Restaurants, More

"We're moving forward," Gov. Gavin Newsom said, but added that "we're not out of the woods."

Flouting Stay-Home Orders, Some California Businesses Reopen

Some businesses across California have reopened for customers in recent days, violating stay-home orders that could be lifted within weeks.

Bay Area Will Not Follow CA Reopening Schedule

Stay-at-home coronavirus orders will remain in effect in six Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley.

Gov. Newsom Reopens Orange County Beaches For Active Use

The 16 percent of shoreline left to reopen in Orange County was approved for active use visits, Thursday.

Moving Mother's Day 2020 Tributes From Patch CA Readers

Mother's Day might be a bit different this year, but we can still honor the special mothers in our lives.

Best, Worst CA Hospital Safety Grades 2020: Report

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released a new round of hospital safety grades. Here's how hospitals in California fared.

Disneyland Resort Considers Reopening Plans As Shanghai Opens

Disneyland Shanghai reopens May 11 as that part of the world reopens after coronavirus. Lessons learned here will shape the park's future.

Nordstrom To Permanently Close 16 Stores

Nordstrom temporarily closed all stores in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Souplantation To Permanently Close Due To Coronavirus

The buffet-style restaurant chain, which was founded in San Diego, has 97 restaurants, including 44 in California.

Santee Grocery Shopper In KKK Hood Sparks Sheriff's Investigation

The pictures were captured at the Vons in Santee a day after San Diego County's new facial covering public health order went into effect.

• Also see: Man With Swastika Mask Spotted Shopping In Santee Store

NFL Season Schedule Released Despite Pandemic Limbo

The Rams and Chargers are set to play their first season in the new stadium, but Gov. Newsom is skeptical about play during the pandemic.

3 LA Children Hospitalized With Rare Condition Linked To COVID-19

Three patients at Children's Hospital have been diagnosed with a rare condition that afflicts some youths who have had COVID-19.

Murder Hornet' Sightings In California? No, Says UCR Professor

UCR Professor Doug Yanega has studied Asian giant hornets and is watching developments in Washington State and Canada.

Bioluminescence Brings Glowing Blue Waves To San Diego County

Bioluminescent waves have been spotted along the coastline, from Baja California to Los Angeles. See photos and video.

Also see:

• Glowing Blue Waves Hit Southland Beaches Thanks To Algae Bloom
• Red Tide, Blue Waves Crash On Orange County Coastline

Guy Fieri Helps Raise $20M For Restaurant Workers

The Santa Rosa resident helped launch the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. Closer to home, he's promoting "Meals with the Mayor (s)."

Vista Teen Surprises Sister With Quarantine Prom Amid Coronavirus

Jared Bender, a senior at Vista Visions Academy, surprised his little sister, Aubree Bender, with a "quarantine prom" at their Vista home.