Restaurant owners and chefs are feeling the fatigue and frustration of shut downs. Many have complied with adaptations for social distancing, and yet, they are not allowed to remain open, risking the success of their businesses.
Tag: COVID-19
Santa Ana Officials Enact Their Own Mandatory Mask Order as Coronavirus Crisis Worsens
While there’s a statewide mandatory mask policy, Santa Ana became the latest Orange County city to adopt its own — all while strategies of enforcing such policies across the county and state remain in disarray.
Alevy: The Economic Threat of the Color Purple
Our Founding Fathers believed that “Compromise is the Lifeblood of Democracy.” Sound public policy must take the needs of the people into consideration. Closing up the business community is not a compromise – it is a strong-armed tactic focused on physical health while turning its back on financial health.
Fountain Valley Hospital Employees Continue Protesting Working Conditions After Coronavirus Kills One Worker
The employees first protested working conditions in July, which led to a critical state audit in September.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Brings Back Live Performances on the Plaza
Outdoor shows resume on Argyros Plaza — despite the resurgent coronavirus pandemic — and will feature clearly marked personal pods, social distancing and hand sanitizers everywhere.
Willowick: One Neighborhood At Center of Reshaping Battle for Area’s Last Open Space
The fate of the land, and the historic Santa Anita neighborhood around it, now hinges on a potential three-way battle between activists and two government bodies.
Philharmonic Society Cobbles Together a COVID Season, Looks Forward to Live Events in January
The Philharmonic Society’s ambitious plans for presenting their new season during the coronavirus era includes innovative virtual performances and a return to Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Hodgins: Segerstrom Center Refuses to Let the Pandemic Keep the Curtain Down
Live-streamed events and planning for outdoor performances keep the lights on at O.C.’s largest performing arts center for now.
Sawdust Reinvents Itself as an Outdoor Marketplace During Coronavirus Restrictions
Artists selling their work at the Sawdust Outdoor Marketplace are thankful for the opportunity to salvage their year. Many took a financial hit with the cancellation of this summer’s Art Festival.
Backhausdance to Explore New Concepts in a Virtual Kickoff of its 18th Season
The Orange County based dance company has been rehearsing and will present a live streamed concert this Friday.



