Carlsbad restaurateurs, others open in ‘peaceful protest,’ defying stay-at-home order (All over California)

FOX5 San Diego ^ | 12/14/2020 | Kasia Gregorczyk

[Vendome]

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Dozens of Southern California businesses including many in San Diego County are vowing to remain open as a peaceful protest against the state’s regional stay-at-home order.

“It’s taking a lot of courage from these business owners because they have ABC to worry about, they potentially have law enforcement to worry about, so they have concerns and they are legitimate concerns,” attorney Michael Curran said. “But they’re saying we really have no choice. The alternative is we’re done, it’s over.”

Curran and wife Susan Curran of Curran & Curran Law are advising the businesses at no cost.

“What this is, is restaurants, gyms, salons staying open,” Curran said. “As part of a constitutionally

Annie Rammel, owner at Oak and Elixir. “This doesn’t have to do with politics. This has to do with I’ve put my whole heart, soul finances, blood, sweat, and tears into this business.”

She adds, “I’m not willing to give up without a fight — I’m just not.”

[Vendome]

Kristina Ray, the city’s communication and engagement director, said the city understands the pandemic has been “particularly hard on restaurants.” They plan to approach compliance through education, which she said has been a successful approach in the community.

“For those choosing not to comply with the health orders, there is a legal process in place, and we will follow it,” Ray said. “Willful violations witnessed by our officers are reported to the county for potential prosecution by the District Attorney’s Office.”

*** Sounds like a plan then. Proceed and let's see how this plays out***

[livius]

If we had emojis on FR, it would be a string of thumbs up.

That’s the only way this arrogant, elitist stupidity is going to stop.

[MeganC]

The French Laundry is open.

[TexasGator]

😰

[Slyfox]

Melinda Gates said she had no idea how COVID would effect the economy.