When will Southern California restaurants, gyms, theme parks reopen? Here’s a timeline
By LUKE MONEY, RONG-GONG LIN II Indoor dining establishments, gyms, museums and amusement parks can begin reopening as soon as this weekend in parts of Southern California. But the exact timing differs by county, and some things are still up in the air. Here is a breakdown: What counties are reopening and when? AS EARLY AS SUNDAY: Thirteen counties — […]
“Season’s Greetings” from Ventura Harbor Village
By George Miller Ventura Harbor is one of three Ventura County Harbors, containing ocean and harbor beaches, recreational and commercial facilities, as well as restaurants and shopping, even amusements and a comedy club, in a section known as Ventura Harbor Village, on Spinnaker Drive. The handling of the COVID-19 situation has been a disaster […]
Westlake Village | Gyms, Restaurants, Dance Studio Taking Advantage of City’s Outdoor Resolutions
Westlake Village, CA: Last night, the Westlake Village City Council voted to extend resolutions that will continue to allow select businesses to operate outdoors in permitted temporary areas. The City Council vote extends resolutions which were set to expire today, through January 28, 2021 that allow for the temporary outdoor operation of select business sectors […]
Restaurants, Gyms Slam California Virus Rules, See Closings
By Associated Press Owners of restaurants, gyms and nail salons criticized California’s new rules guiding when businesses can reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, saying the plan will bring financial misery to their industries and further weaken the state’s battered economy. The California Restaurant Association said in a statement Friday that restaurants will continue to close permanently […]
100,000 Restaurants Shut by State or Local Governments, Many Can’t Survive: Industry Group
BY TOM OZIMEK A trade group representing about a million of America’s restaurants is calling on lawmakers to help the nation’s ailing eateries after it said nearly 100,000 restaurants were shuttered recently amid pandemic-driven reopening rollbacks. The National Restaurant Association, the world’s largest food service trade association, on July 15 sent a letter to Congress along with a […]
Pandemic Closes Thousands of Restaurants Around Country, Threatening Livelihoods and Culture
BY VENUS UPADHAYAYA As the country starts reopening, a new reality will meet those fond of dining out—many restaurants have closed for good and most others are struggling to get back to the statuses they previously enjoyed in their communities. David Chang opened Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City in 2004. Since then, his company has come […]
County of Ventura Largest County in State Approved for Accelerated Reopening
Ventura, CA – The County of Ventura is the first and largest Southern California County to receive approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to move forward on an accelerated Stage 2 path to reopening. With this approval, Ventura County restaurants can now offer dine-in options and all retail businesses with exterior facing […]
California Coronavirus Update: Governor Gavin Newsom Says Restaurants Can Reopen For Dine-In Service
By Tom Tapp UPDATED TUESDAY, 12:20 PM California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday guidelines for restaurants to reopen dine-in service. He said specifics were available on covid19.ca.gov. “Today we’re announcing additional modifications statewide,” said the governor. NEW: CA has released guidance for the re-opening of more industries such as: -Offices (that cannot telework)-Malls and strip malls (for curbside […]
Los Angeles Announces Citywide Shutdown of Bars, Restaurants, Gyms Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
BY KATABELLA ROBERTS Los Angeles will temporarily close all restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, and gyms throughout the city from midnight until at least March 31 as part of the its efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the news on Sunday via a video conference where he praised residents for being […]
Possibly ‘A Few Months’ Until Life Returns to Normal, Top US Health Official Says
BY JACK PHILLIPS The top infectious disease expert in the United States on March 15 said that it may take several months before life returns to normal in the United States because of the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s going to be a matter of several weeks to a few months, for sure,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the […]
