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Watch: California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a coronavirus press conference

By Andrew Sheeler
“We’re seeing literally small hand santizers like this going for $17. I’ve seen some online for even more,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom about price gouging in the wake of the coronavirus on March 4. “We need to go after those that are price gouging.” The governor’s state of emergency declaration prohibits such pricing.
“We’re seeing literally small hand santizers like this going for $17. I’ve seen some online for even more,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom about price gouging in the wake of the coronavirus on March 4. “We need to go after those that are price gouging.” The governor’s state of emergency declaration prohibits such pricing. Renée C. Byer rbyer@sacbee.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers remarks at his daily coronavirus press conference. Watch a recording of the livestream of the event by clicking on the video below.

Newsom on Thursday is expected to lay out in further detail guidelines for retail businesses to reopen as early as Friday. Businesses such as clothes and book stores will be allowed to reopen with curbside service and other modifications, as part of Phase 2 of California’s economic reopening, Newsom has said.

This story was originally published May 7, 2020 at 11:35 AM.

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