The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
AMERICA

California Issues Guidelines for Reopening Places of Worship

Move follows Trump stating he would 'override' governors who maintain ban

California Issues Guidelines for Reopening Places of Worship
Demonstrators holding signs demanding their church to reopen, protest during a rally to reopen California and against stay-at-home directives San Diego, California, on May 1, 2020. Sandy Huffaker/AFP via Getty Images
Katabella Roberts
Katabella Roberts
5/26/2020|Updated: 5/26/2020

California state officials released new guidelines on May 25 for reopening churches and other places of worship, days after President Donald Trump threatened to “override the governors,” of any states where in-person services are still banned.

The guidelines, released by the state’s Department of Public Health, call for churches, mosques, synagogues, and other religious groups to limit attendance to 25 percent of the building’s capacity, or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower. This limitation will be in effect for the first 21 days of a county public health department’s approval of religious services and cultural ceremonial activities at places of worship within their jurisdictions.
Katabella Roberts
Katabella Roberts
Author
Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.
Author’s Selected Articles

OMB Director Questions Powell Over Fed HQ Renovation Spending

Jul 11, 2025
OMB Director Questions Powell Over Fed HQ Renovation Spending

Federal Government Probing Minnesota State, George Mason University Over DEI, Hiring Practices

Jul 11, 2025
Federal Government Probing Minnesota State, George Mason University Over DEI, Hiring Practices

Trump Says US Has Struck Deal With NATO to Supply Weapons to Ukraine

Jul 11, 2025
Trump Says US Has Struck Deal With NATO to Supply Weapons to Ukraine

10 Minors Found During ICE Operations on California Marijuana Farms

Jul 11, 2025
10 Minors Found During ICE Operations on California Marijuana Farms
Related Topics
California
Virus
churches
President Donald Trump
COVID-19
Save
The Epoch Times
To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form.
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.