California revises indoor church guidelines after ruling

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Feb. 6 issued revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic, but left in place restrictions on singing and chanting.

Fire destroys much of 249-year-old church in California

A fire early July 11 destroyed the rooftop and most of the interior of a Catholic church in California that was undergoing renovation to mark its upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.