In response to social-distancing and stay-at-home directives issued by state and local government, businesses throughout the state, including in downtown La Mesa, have had to adapt their business models to life during a pandemic. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, people have been asked to stay at home except for when engaged in essential tasks such as grocery shopping or seeking medial attention. Businesses such as Johnny B’s or Swami’s Cafe have been told only to provide takeout or delivery service.
Above, children skateboard along an empty sidewalk on La Mesa Boulevard in front of Amethyst Moon Monday afternoon. Students have been ordered to stay home from school amid statewide campus closures.
La Mesa Wine & Spirits on La Mesa Boulevard keeps its doors open while Barking Beauties Pet Salon has closed its doors indefinitely to the public.
