As COVID-19 deaths surge, these California politicians gathered to call for reopenings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, elected officials from across California gathered for a conference this weekend in Rancho Murieta to protest coronavirus-related restrictions and discuss ways to reopen the state’s economy. The conference, in its second of three days, was held inside a covered horse arena at the Murieta Equestrian Center, and featured talks from U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, a Republican representing areas of the Northern Sierra Nevada and foothills; Republican state Assemblyman Kevin Kiley; and Republican state Assemblyman James Gallagher, all of w...