Governor Gavin Newsom issues state-wide stay-at-home order 

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom

–California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a statewide, “stay-at-home” order. This goes into effect on Thursday, March 19, 2020. The order is in place until further notice.

Essential services will remain open such as:

• Gas stations
• Pharmacies
• Food: Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out, and delivery restaurants
• Banks
• Laundromats/laundry services

Essential state and local government functions will also remain open, including law enforcement and offices that provide government programs and services.

What’s closed

• Dine-in restaurants
• Bars and nightclubs
• Entertainment venues
• Gyms and fitness studios
• Public events and gatherings
• Convention Centers

Click here for a more detailed list of businesses that can remain open. 

Click here to see the Governor’s address to Californians on March 19. 

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