Two days after ordering bars to close in seven California counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom took the unprecedented step of ordering the immediate closure of bars, restaurants (except outdoor dining), movie theaters, museums, wineries, card rooms, and entertainment centers in 19 counties, affecting 70 percent of the state’s population.
#COVID19 continues to spread at an alarming rate.
Effective immediately, 19 counties must close indoors operations for the following sectors:
– Restaurants
– Wineries
– Movie theaters & family entertainment
– Zoos, museums
– CardroomsBars must close ALL operations.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 1, 2020
In addition, he announced the formation of an enforcement “strike force” to keep unruly business owners in line.
Governor Newsom says he’s putting together an enforcement “strike team” of 7 agencies to enforce #COVID19 health order closures at businesses in affected counties, including LA & OC. Includes CHP, ABC, CalOSHA, Dept of Business Oversight, Dept. of Consumer Affairs. @FOXLA
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) July 1, 2020
Of course, the beach will be off limits over the 4th of July weekend, as Newsom is sooo concerned about people gathering in crowds.
NEW: All parking facilities at state beaches in Southern CA and the Bay Area will be CLOSED for the upcoming weekend.#COVID19 does not take 4th of July off. Avoid crowds. Do not gather with people you do not live with.
Wear a mask. Physically distance. Be smart. Do your part.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 1, 2020
Just a few hours later, an LAPD officer tweeted this photo from downtown Los Angeles, where a massive Black Lives Matter protest was ongoing.
LAPD is monitoring a peaceful protest between City Hall and the Hall of Justice. Please adhere to social distancing protocols. pic.twitter.com/nIRZl92Sek
— Rick Stabile 🇺🇸 (@LAPDRickStabile) July 2, 2020
The protesters, who should be happy since they’ve gotten basically everything they want from Mayor Garcetti and the ignorant City Council, continued onto the 110 Freeway.
#BREAKING: Protestors are on the 110 in downtown Los Angeles. LAPD following behind with lights and sirens trying to get them off as traffic backs up. @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/RtKCySBlOK
— Veronica Miracle (@ABC7Veronica) July 2, 2020
These protests were taking place as Garcetti was holding his nightly press conference, at which he urged Angelenos to not mix with individuals from outside their household.
Really.
He also said:
“Let me make this crystal clear to any business not complying with the rules: You need to comply with all regulations. We’ll look at you and, if necessary, close you down. I’m not asking you to wear masks, I’m telling you.”
Come at us, Garcetti. Come at us.
Earlier Wednesday, pro-Palestinian protesters carried out their “Day of Rage” protest outside the Israeli Consulate in West Los Angeles.
Day of rage at the Zionist Consulate in Los Angeles today. 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/Bm6G3PnJC8
— Mary Hughes-Thompson 🇵🇸 (@Mariapalestina) July 2, 2020
Black Lives Matter and other groups are all over social media drumming up support for their planned protests on Saturday, July 4th.
Join us in spelling out our demand during the #July4th protest in #hollywood
Comment below or send a message to volunteer!
Donate to support this protest https://t.co/7tPPNpuoAa
Venmo @ Refuse-Fascism#Dreamers #TrumpOut2020 #fdt#LAUSD #BlackLivesMatter #Blm pic.twitter.com/5ycMydtnDQ— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) July 2, 2020
If Newsom and Garcetti believe in their “science,” they’ll have those areas blocked off and inaccessible to protesters. But we all know that’s not what’s going to happen. The question is, will normal Californians decide to comply after watching the coddling of terrorists?
