(State issues executive order)…It was issued Thursday evening.

The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health ordered all individuals living in California to stay home or at their place of residence in order to mitigate the impact of COVID 19. Exempted from the order are employees needed to maintain continuity of operation of the critical infrastructure sectors and critical government services. The executive order went into effect immediately and is in place until further notice. Essential services, such as hospitals, gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores and take out/delivery restaurants will remain open. This will allow citizens access to necessities such as food, prescriptions and healthcare. City based essential service functions will remain open, including police, fire and emergency medical services. Closed until further notice will be dine-in restaurants, bars, nite clubs, entertainment venues. Gyms, fitness studios, convention centers, public events and public gatherings.