Safer at Home

As the coronavirus case count diminishes and more people get vaccinated, Southern California counties can begin to move into less restrictive tiers according to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. See the breakdown below when it comes to gatherings, movie theaters, gyms, restaurants and more here.

A Regional Stay at Home Order will go into effect Sunday in Southern California only if the available ICU bed capacity remains under 15% by Saturday. Hetty Chang reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2020. 

Less than two weeks ago, a Ventura County man says he was the only COVID-19 patient in the ICU, now he is witnessing the surge right from his own hospital bed. Hetty Chang reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2020.

Since salons re-opened to partial access a couple of months ago, a local barbershop thought of a way to maximize their clientele under a pandemic and decided to put their barbershop on wheels.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced new restrictions will be put in place when a region’s ICU beds fall below 15%.  Among the businesses that will close for 3 weeks when that threshold is reached are hair and nail salons. Angie Crouch reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2020.

Since salons re-opened to partial access a couple of months ago, a local barbershop thought of a way to maximize his clientele under a pandemic and decided to put his shop on wheels. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2020.

People cross counties and cities to take part in outdoor dining, while one restaurant refuses to follow the county’s rules. Hetty Chang reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

The governor hinted that more restrictions could be on the way. Robert Kovacik reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Public playgrounds are now officially on the COVID-related closure list in LA County after the health department’s director says there were too many “large gatherings” happening at playgrounds and not enough masks being worn. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2020.

One restaurant is defying the order, while casinos and restaurants are saying they invested money to be COVID-19 safe with outdoor structures. Ted Chen reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Citing soaring COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Los Angeles County imposed tightened health restrictions Monday, including a ban on most gatherings and strict capacity limits on most businesses, while forcing closures of playgrounds and card rooms.

LA County’s new measures that go into effect Monday will force some unessential businesses, like the card rooms at Commerce Casino, to shut their outdoor operations completely. Christine Kim reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2020.

A crowd gathered outside the home of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer, angered over tighter restrictions that go into effect Monday. Darsha Philips reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2020.

Christine Green drove about 40 miles to enjoy a sample platter at El Cholo Café this Thanksgiving weekend, on the outdoor patio in Pasadena.

The coronavirus has forced officials to take a dramatic step in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19. Darsha Philips reported on NBC4 News on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

The raging coronavirus pandemic has prompted Los Angeles County to impose a lockdown to prevent the caseload from spiraling into a hospital crisis but the order stops short of a full business shutdown that could cripple the holiday sale season.

LA County health officials have reported 4,544 new COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths, new safety orders will go into effect as a result. Beverly White reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2020.

LA County’s outdoor dining ban went into effect, shutting down everything but take-out at all restaurants, but Pasadena, like neighboring Ventura and Orange Counties, has its own health department and all three made the decision to keep outdoor dining open. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2020.

LA County enacts stricter stay-at-home order amid rising COVID-19 cases. Angie Crouch reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2020.

The last Thursday in November is usually reserved for the folks camping out for unbelievable Black Friday deals, but that is not the case this year. Darsha Philips reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 26, 2020.