To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, I’m taking executive action to temporarily close bars, nightclubs, restaurants (except takeout/delivery), entertainment venues, and other establishments in the city of Los Angeles. These orders go into effect at midnight tonight and will stay in place until March 31 unless extended. There is no food shortage and grocery stores will remain open. We’re taking these steps to help protect Angelenos, limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, and avoid putting a dangerous strain on our health care system. -Mayor Eric Garcetti
March 31 my ass. Why even pretend? Will the coronavirus just disappear on March 31 so there is no supposed need to “flatten the curve”? Will we alternate every two weeks between open for business and shutdown to “flatten the curve”?
Noticing that AMC Theatres are listing showtimes for movies at every theater in the area except for Century City, which is the only one that is technically in Los Angeles while the others range from Santa Monica, Burbank, West Hollywood, etc.
I wonder if this means that restaurants elsewhere will still be operating under 50% capacity. Might just come down to the owners, as Laemmle looks like they’ve closed every theater except for the one in Pasadena.
Edit. The West Hollywood and Universal City theaters are now showing no showtimes, this may be just rolling out slowly, but still curious if it applies to somewhere like Burbank or Pasadena.
I am extremely glad that restaurants, taking precautions, are allowed to remain open. I have gotten delivery from Lusy’s and Sri Siam recently; both were a welcome change from canned beans and Larabars.
I am glad they decided to close restaurants and bars because of all these idiots still partying while possibly spreading COVID-19 while showing no signs of illness. There are reports of people flying into LAX and entering LA without any health screening! Holes at LAX! Grrrrr…
I despise cooking and I am not suicidal enough to eat my own cooking…
However, I did buy a few jars of Neilly’s Zesty Rice and Red Beans Mix wihout looking at the label when I was hurriedly shopping to stock up. I would need to add turkey sausage, vegetable oil, green onions and chicken broth. That is assuming they would even be available when I break down and do the nasty.
LA city. Restaurants in adjacent cities prolly following state law. But prolly call in advance. I’m sure restaurants will appreciate any business they can get
