The protests were taking place in at least 11 cities, including the capital Sacramento as well as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. The protests were taking place in at least 11 cities, including the capital Sacramento as well as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Officials in Huntington Beach and nearby towns have vowed to fight the beach closure order by taking the matter to court. "We believe the governor's order is unconstitutional, vague and ambiguous," said Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates. He told journalists at his Friday news conference that he empathized with protesters but urged them to continue to obey the stay-at-home order.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2020 03:45 UTC