Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster
(World News Science)

As California began to rapidly reopen the economy, officials in Santa Cruz County decided the safe thing to do was keep its landmark beaches largely closed in the afternoons to prevent crowds that could spread the coronavirus. But the public increasingly ignored the rules and demanded their summer on the sand, swimming, sunbathing and just hanging out. Unable to stop the crowds, county officials simply gave up. “People are not willing to be governed anymore in that regard,” health officer Dr. Gail Newel said as the county rescinded its beach closure order last week. California Newsom warns of more coronavirus restrictions and enforcement ahead of July 4 weekend California Newsom warns of...