California, seen as a leader in US coronavirus response, faces new guidelines, budget cuts and scrutiny

California, the most populous US state, has been lauded for its handling of the coronavirus. Widespread moves – among the earliest in the country – to lock down the economy and keep citizens at home are credited for keeping it from seeing the devastating death tolls and overrun hospitals experienced by other densely populated areas like New York City. And, as most states rush to reopen their economies, California has emerged as a moderating voice, with Governor Gavin Newsom often saying that…

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