Pasadena stepping up enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions and may consider new rules
LA TimesAfter agreeing to continue allowing outdoor dining, Pasadena is stepping up enforcement of coronavirus rules and may consider new restrictions amid a statewide surge in new cases and hospitalizations. For the record: An earlier version of this article said the Pasadena City Council voted this week to permit restaurants to remain open for outdoor service. “The city has invested a lot of money and the restaurants have invested a lot of money in their heaters and their tents so we are trying very hard to work with them,” Derderian said. “This is where we need everybody to really be cognizant of their day-to-day activities and looking out for each other because it’s going to affect a much bigger audience if just a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch.” Still, she said, city officials believe that restaurants “are a small percentage of the bigger picture when it comes to the COVID numbers.” Large gatherings continue to pose a problem, particularly at the city’s numerous parks and outdoor areas, Derderian said.