If I may just jump in here for a smidge...
I think all TP is asking is why is Newsom removing restrictions now, when the numbers are currently still higher (or worse) than they were when the restrictions were first put in place.
To use a really bad example, it would be like if you had a bunch of people in an empty swimming pool and suddenly the water level rose to two feet and someone decided it wasn't safe to be in there anymore and everyone needed to get out. The water level kept rising until it got to 6ft, but then started dipping back down... now, the water level is down to 5 1/2 feet and whoever is in charge of the pool has decided that for some reason it's safe to swim again.
Obviously, "the numbers" are trending downwards, but why not wait until they're back to pre-SATO levels before removing the restrictions.
That's my interpretation.