Second wave of coronavirus has businesses and the public moving from indoors to the great outdoors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threw businesses a lifeline this month by allowing many to move to the great outdoors. From restaurants to gyms to hair salons, Californians are moving outside to try to contain the coronavirus. Los Angeles Times photographers have traveled the state to document the spread of the coronavirus, capturing this unprecedented time with surprising, unique images that help to explain our common experiences.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and the adjacent Roy’s Restaurant converted the valet parking area into outdoor dining complete with a red carpet and electric candles. Jerin Wilson, 21, left, and Karli Cheval, 25, walk back to their car with leftovers.Agnes Cosico shows off her cap at a drive-through graduation ceremony for California High School in Whittier.
Barber Jesse Galindo gives a haircut to his boss, Jimmy Tropicana, at Tropicana Golf Club and Barber Shop on Route 66 in Glendora. Barber Michael Casey cuts the hair of Quinn Keller, 21, in front of the Funhouse Barber Shop on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. Casey moved outside after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that barbershops can reopen if they operate outdoors. Work has been steady even with the new setting, said Casey, who owns the shop.
Work moves outdoors at TravisVu The Salon in Fountain Valley. Owner Travis Vu said he could never have imagined moving outdoors to do business, but is doing his best to keep his four employees working. He and his workers have had to cut their client load by half due to coronavirus restrictions.
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