https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/11/mnuchin-california-should-prioritize-helping-musk-reopen-tesla/ > U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin sided with Tesla in its ongoing fight with Alameda County. Speaking to CNBC, Mnuchin said that California needs to work with Tesla so Musk can quickly and safely open Tesla’s Fremont factory. > This comes after Musk sued the county it operates in to allow Tesla to restart manufacturing operations. In the filing, Tesla seeks to invalidate Alameda County’s closure order, which Tesla says goes against the county’s health and safety guidance. Tesla had planned to bring back about 30% of its factory workers last Friday as part of its reopening plan, defying Alameda County’s stay-at-home order.