State loosens COVID-19 rules allowing indoor events, performances

In a major advancement in the state’s COVID-19 economic recovery, California health officials announced changes that will allow a resumption of indoor activities such as concerts, conferences and theater performances – and a return of fans to indoor sporting events. The rules issued Friday, April 2, however, included strict capacity mandates based on counties’ tier placement within the state’s economic-reopening blueprint, along with requirements for attendees to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests. The new rules will take effect April 15 – subject to the approval of local health authorities, who are permitted in each county to impose stricter regulations than the state allows. For private events such as receptions or conferences, counties in the most re