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HUNTINGTON BEACH WILL CLOSE CITY BEACHES, HUNTINGTON HARBOUR BEACHES, SUNSET BEACH, AND THE PIER ON JULY 4-5

July 2, 2020 No Comments

In anticipation of large crowds this weekend, the City will temporarily close all city beaches, Huntington Harbour beaches, Sunset Beach, and the Pier on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 to limit the spread of COVID-19. This decision was made in coordination with Orange County and the Cities of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, which will implement the same measures along their coasts. Orange County has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases this week, and these closures are intended to be proactive measures to help flatten the curve.

Beach and Pier Closures – 4th of July Weekend

July 2, 2020 No Comments

The Huntington Beach City Council voted to close all city beaches, Huntington Harbor beaches, Sunset Beach, and the Pier on July 4, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. Orange County has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases this week, and these closures are proactive measures to enforce social distancing. In addition, the City Council authorized the City Manager to work with neighboring beach cities to determine if closures on July 3 and July 5 will be necessary. These decisions will be made shortly and additional updates related to our beach closure protocols, beach parking, and other details will be posted today.

UPDATED 4th of JULY INFORMATION

June 30, 2020 No Comments

The 2020 Huntington Beach Main Street 4th of July Parade is CANCELLED due to Statewide COVID-19 restrictions on large events. In its place, we will hold a MODIFIED OneHB Neighborhood Parade with two vehicle caravans traveling on separate routes, with one or both passing within a mile of every single home in Huntington Beach. These expanded routes will prevent crowding and the spread of COVID-19 – since all residents will be able to watch the parade from the comfort of their neighborhoods. Therefore, please avoid congregating in large groups along any one part of the parade route, in order to protect the health and safety of our OneHB community.

HUNTINGTON BEACH TO INCREASE PUBLIC OUTREACH AND PATROLS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND

June 30, 2020 No Comments

With the upcoming 4th of July weekend, the City will be deploying an enhanced public safety presence at the beaches, while also proactively enforcing regulations against illegal fireworks during the holiday weekend. Additionally, the City will be engaging additional public outreach efforts to promote public health and safety to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, especially in light of recent spikes in coronavirus cases throughout Orange County.

Recent Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Excerpt from the release press release from the California Department of Public Health: Because of our collective actions, California has limited the spread of COVID-19

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $4.75 MILLION GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO SMALL BUSINESSES RECOVERING FROM COVID-19

June 16, 2020 No Comments

On June 15, City Council approved the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program to deliver grants of up to $10,000 to Huntington Beach businesses with 30 or fewer employees. The City will fast track the Program to provide immediate relief to local businesses that have experienced hardship due to COVID-19. Businesses must apply between June 22 to June 26, and grants will be awarded based on eligibility requirements and availability of funds. The City has partnered with the Orange County Small Business Development Center (OC SBDC) to administer this Program, which is entirely funded with $4.75 million of one-time federal CARES Act funds distributed to the City by the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ Chairwoman Michelle Steel.

REOPENING

HUNTINGTON BEACH

SAFELY

REOPENING

HUNTINGTON BEACH

SAFELY

WHEN CAN MY BUSINESS REOPEN?

WHEN CAN MY BUSINESS REOPEN?

Based on the State’s Stay At Home Order

THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IS AT:

EARLY STAGE 3

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ALLOWED BY THE STATE TO REOPEN

- Barbers and Hair Salons

- Wineries and tasting rooms (Outdoor Only)

- Campgrounds and outdoor recreation

- Restaurants (Outdoor Dining Only)

- Family entertainment centers (Outdoor Only), including:

- Farmer's Markets

- Film and TV production

- Gyms and fitness centers

- Hotels (for tourism and individual travel)

- Professional Live sports without audiences

- Museums, zoos, aquariums, galleries (Outdoor Only)

- Offices

- Retail stores and their supply chains in manufacturing, logistics and warehousing

- Places of worship, funerals, cultural services, and protests

- Select services, including

- Schools, day camps, and childcare

- Select personal services: nail salons, body waxing, tattoo parlors

- Shopping malls and swap meets

- Swimming pools (public and private)

- Tribal Casinos

- Wagering facilities and racetracks (Outdoor Only)

- Youth sports practices

- All Stage 1 essential workplaces

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NOT ALLOWED BY THE STATE TO REOPEN

- STAGE 3 & 4

- Bars, pubs, breweries, and brewpubs

- Community centers, including libraries, playgrounds, and picnic areas

- Concert venues

- Entertainment venues that cannot maintain social distance including live shows and theater, roller/skating rinks, laser tag arenas

- Festivals

- Higher education

- Indoor playgrounds, such as bounce centers, ball pits and laser tag

- Large meeting venues including convention centers and banquet halls

- Nightclubs

- Sauna and steam rooms

- Theme parks

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