COVID-19: California County Directives And Mandates - UPDATED September 2020

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*As of July 13, 2020, Governor Newsom has ordered all counties across the state to close indoor activities including restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. In addition, the 30 counties on the state’s monitoring list for 3 days will be required to close personal services (hair/nail salons, etc.), gyms, and other sectors. The closures and restrictions in the list below reflect additional measures put in place by individual counties.*
 

Most of California’s 58 counties are moving to reopen the majority of their business sectors, consistent with Phase 3 of Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 Resilience Roadmap. Newsom announced the state’s move to “Phase 3” on June 5, allowing most “higher-risk” businesses to reopen with county permission. This includes, among others: bars, gyms, schools, day camps, and film and television production. As the California Department of Public Health’s announcement notes, the reopening of these sectors is subject to approval by county public health departments. These guidelines take effect on Friday, June 12. While many counties moved to reopen under the state’s direction, others have chosen to partially reopen subject to county-imposed restrictions. The chart below provides county-by-county information on initial health orders, reopening plans and each county’s status—including any applicable restrictions. As counties move through Phase 2 and into Phase 3, the chart will reflect those changes and any specific county guidance and regulations.

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California County Stay-At-Home Orders and Reopening Plans
County COVID-19 Landing Page Stay-at-Home Orders County Reopening Plans Current Tier Additional Restrictions
Alameda County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Recovery Resources  

Outdoor dining no longer permitted; pick-up and delivery only.

No variance; compliance with County-specific health protocols required; Check county reopening plan for specific details. Permitted as of June 19:
  • Retail
  • Outdoor museums
  • Religious & cultural ceremonies
  • Outdoor fitness
  • Summer schools
Alpine County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Amador County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Butte County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Calaveras County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: County Order Rescinded Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Colusa County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Order Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Contra Costa County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan   Indoor religious services prohibited.

Indoor restaurants closed.

Bars also closed.

As of Friday, August 28, 2020, personal care services such as nail salons and massage services, as well as gyms are permitted to reopen for outdoor business. Hotels and short-term rentals also permitted to reopen for personal travel.
Del Norte County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
El Dorado County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Fresno County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Glenn County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Humboldt County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Tool Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Imperial County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Guidance and Updated Order   Stay at Home Order reissued; all non-essential businesses closed.

Bars ordered closed.

Indoor restaurants closed.
Inyo County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Kern County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Kings County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Lake County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Lassen County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Lassen County Health Officer Retracts Attestation-May 26  
Los Angeles County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2) Per the County’s July 1, 2020 Health Order, employers with 3 or more cases of COVID-19 “among their employees within a span of 14 days” must report this information to the County Department of Public Health.

Bars ordered closed.

Indoor restaurants closed.

Staff and patrons of gyms must wear face coverings and gloves.
Madera County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Marin County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan

Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Additional reopenings planned for June 29 postponed, including:

  • Indoor Dining
  • Hair Salons, Barbershops, and Nail Salons
  • Gyms & Fitness Studios
  • Hotels, Motels, Hospitality, Short Term Rentals (leisure and tourism activity)
  • Camp grounds, RV Parks, and Picnic areas
  • Outdoor based vehicle gatherings

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining,
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Mariposa County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Mendocino County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 20:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Merced County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Resources Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Modoc County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order   Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Mono County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Monterey County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Napa County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Nevada County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Orange County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Resources Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Placer County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

The following business sectors ordered closed:

In addition, all brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs would need to close, both indoors and outdoors, unless they offer sit down, dine-in meals.
Plumas County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Riverside County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Sacramento County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
San Benito County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
San Bernardino County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2) Bars recommended closed.

Indoor restaurants closed.
San Diego County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
San Francisco City and County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan  

As of Monday, September 14, 2020, personal services (hair salons, barbershops, nail salons and massage services) and fitness centers permitted to reopen indoors with limited capacity.
San Joaquin County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2) Bars and indoor activities ordered closed.
San Luis Obispo County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
San Mateo County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan  

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Santa Barbara County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Santa Clara County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order   Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Santa Cruz County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Guidance Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Removed from State monitoring list on August 17, 2020. Indoor activities that remain closed until at least August 31 include:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Shasta County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Sierra County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Resources Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Siskiyou County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Solano County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Sonoma County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Stanislaus County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Sutter County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order   Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Tehama County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Trinity County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order   Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed as of August 26:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Tulare County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Tuolumne County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)  
Ventura County Landing Page Stay-at-Home Order   Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Yolo County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: County Order Rescinded Reopening Plan Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
Yuba County Landing Page Following Governor Newsom: Stay-at-Home Executive Order   Approved Variance Application (Phase 2)

Indoor activities ordered closed:

  • Dining
  • Bars & wineries
  • Movie theaters
  • Zoos & museums
  • Cardrooms
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