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    The plan to reopen California’s economy

    Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan for lifting pandemic restrictions and reopening California’s economy. He'll be coordinating with the governors of Oregon and Washington to slowly resume business and private life as usual.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 14, 2020 • 25m Listen

    Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan for lifting pandemic restrictions and reopening California’s economy. He'll be coordinating with the governors of Oregon and Washington to slowly resume business and private life as usual.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Newsom plans to reopen California’s economy, but life may still require masks and gloves

      Today, Governor Gavin Newsom laid out a six-part plan that would gradually reopen California’s economy after COVID-19 closures.

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      7 min
    2. 6:45

      Former Hole drummer Patty Schemel on virtually navigating through her addiction

      Figuring out a Zoom AA meeting wasn’t easy, but it was worth it, according to Patty Schemel, former drummer of the band Hole and author of the memoir “Hit So Hard.”

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      10 min
    3. 16:58

      Does dating still work when you must stay 6 feet apart and shelter at home?

      Since the quarantine began, apps and online services for dating have seen a boom, according to OKCupid executive Melissa Hobley. A month after LA's “Safer at Home” order was enacted, her company saw matches and conversations increase by 30%.

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      8 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      Newsom plans to reopen California’s economy, but life may still require masks and gloves

    2. 6:4510 min

      Former Hole drummer Patty Schemel on virtually navigating through her addiction

    3. 16:588 min

      Does dating still work when you must stay 6 feet apart and shelter at home?

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