Summary: On March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state-wide “stay at home” order requiring California residents to remain at home, with two exceptions: (1) to obtain food, prescriptions, and healthcare; and (2) to maintain the continuity of operations of certain federal “critical infrastructure sectors.” The California Order is discussed below. Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, San Benito County, Napa County, Sacramento County, Placer County, and Yolo County have issued similar Orders, which are also discussed below.
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