Restaurant Reopenings

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has extended outdoor dining parklets and alcohol to-go sales for restaurants. NBC 7s Dana Griffin has more on how restaurant owners are reacting to the news.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to highlight programs to aid restaurants struggling to bounce back as the state emerges from the coronavirus pandemic Thursday.

The coronavirus pandemic hit restaurants, bars and breweries hard. Some turned to offering takeout only, while others closed their doors entirely. Since January, many diners have started to return to eat & drink at their favorite establishments.

California public health officials on Tuesday announced San Diego County has lowered its case rate enough to shift to the state’s less restrictive red tier, allowing for some indoor activities to reopen

Because of improving trends with local coronavirus numbers, San Diego County is anticipating a shift to the less restrictive red tier. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez speaks to a Hillcrest business owner on the matter.

San Diego County is on the cusp of shifting to the less restrictive red tier, meaning more establishments may be able to reopen. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez breaks down what this tier will mean for the county.

California public health officials on Tuesday announced San Diego County has lowered its case rate enough to shift to the state’s less restrictive red tier, allowing for some indoor activities to reopen.

NBC 7’s Melissa Adan heard reaction to the news from a business owner.

San Diego County is expected to move into the Red Tier on March 16, with changes taking effect the next day.

Once San Diego County advances into the red tier of California’s tiered reopening blueprint, restrictions on restaurants, gyms and other businesses and activities will begin to lift. Here’s what can reopen.