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Reporter Roundup: Beach Protests, Theme Parks

Season 1 Episode 134

On the May 4 edition of the Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters check in on nursing home staffing, beach closures and how some businesses may soon open, including amusement parks.

KPCC’s Sharon McNary was at Huntington Beach over the weekend and reports protesters were out in force primarily demonstrating against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay at home orders.

KPCC’s Jackie Fortier looks into the impact the coronavirus is having on staffing challenges at local nursing homes.

How will local theme parks reopen and when? KPCC’s Mike Roe has the details.

Featured reporters:

Jackie Fortier @JackieFortier

Sharon McNary @kpccsharon

Kyle Stokes @kystokes

Mike Roe @MikeRoe

Adriene Hill @adrienehill

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