Orange County Businesses Defy Governor, Reopen Early

Orange County Businesses Defy Governor, Reopen Early
Customers wait in line to be seated at Nomads Canteen, which opened in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home mandate, in San Clemente, Calif., on May 7, 2020. Jamie Joseph/The Epoch Times
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ORANGE, Calif.—As business owners across California struggle to stay afloat, a number in Orange County have defied Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home mandate by reopening their establishments to keep from going under.

The early reopenings were necessary to save their businesses, the owners told The Epoch Times—but still might not be enough. And though many people approve of the reopenings, others remain firmly opposed.

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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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