California Aims to Fully Reopen June 15, Newsom Says, as Recall Looms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during a visit to a vaccination center in South Gate, Calif., on March 10, 2021. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—California plans to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on April 6, as long as the state has enough COVID-19 vaccines for those age 16 and older and hospitalization rates continue to be low and stable.

More than 20 million vaccines have been administered across the state, including 4 million to communities that have been hit hardest. Most of the state is currently in the Orange Tier—or moderate risk level—on the state’s reopening blueprint map.