'People are champing at the bit': California is reopening – but how fast is too fast?

Most can finally go to the gym or the movies again. But health experts say caution is essential to prevent future lockdowns

For the first time in more than a year, the vast majority of Californians can dine indoors, go to the gym, catch a movie at their local theater or attend a religious service.

The mood in the state has been buoyant in recent weeks, as case numbers continue a dramatic decline and major cities lift rules that have been among the strictest and longest-lasting in the country.