It's not just happening in California. Massachusetts has been doing this, as well. Understand, too, that this isn't really about COVID-19 safety, this is an extension of "criminal justice reform." Too many people locked up, you see. Did I mention that Trump and the Republican shamefully signed onto this, foolishly thinking that this will reduce the amount of times they're called "racists" by the Left and earn them more black votes?
Link: https://www.foxnews.com/us/public-health-public-safety-sex-offender-release-incarceration