Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates for Monday May 4 2020.
Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates Monday May 4 2020
Dana Point City COVID-19 Update Newsletters will be on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
Check the Dana Point Facebook Page for the latest updates.
Dana Point City
The City Council will be holding a regular City Council meeting Tuesday May 5 2020 at 6:00pm.
The agenda can be found here. Comments can be submitted to comment@danapoint.org
Dana Point is Working to Get Beaches Reopened
The City is working with State and County officials to get beaches reopened with active recreation and social distancing policies.
Dana Point Food Drive on Saturday May 2 2020 was A Great Success
The food drive by the City of Dana Point and Dana Point Surf Club Saturday morning was a great success with over 500 bags of food donated.
The food will serve our senior community and families in need.
Thank you to Team Rubicon and those of you who donated food or time.
We want to say a special thanks to our local Subway for donating sandwiches to feed our volunteers.
Dana Point Chamber of Commerce List of Local Restaurants for Take-Out and Delivery
The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has a great list of our local restaurants offering take-out and delivery. Click here.
Dana Point Virtual Recreation Classes
Looking for more to do while you are at home?
The City of Dana Point’s Recreation Division has launched a Virtual Recreation and Resource Center found here with a number of classes and resources available at no cost.
#DPRecAtHome
Dana Point Road Construction Work
Below are the areas under construction over the next few weeks.
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Crown Valley to Niguel Road
primarily in the Southbound Direction
South Coast Water District is going to be doing some asphalt repairs on PCH, Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 5:00PM.
The work should be concluded by May 8 2020 except for finish striping.
PCH from Crown Valley to Niguel Road
The City will also be doing asphalt repairs and placing slurry in the month of May in this segment. Work will continue through mid-June.
Use alternate routes if possible.
More alerts will be provided when major work activity is planned.
Dana Point Harbor Drive
The City is starting asphalt repair work on Dana Point Harbor Drive on Monday May 4 2020.
The work will last through the middle of June 2020.
Major repair work will be done over the next several weeks.
Avoid this area if possible.
More alerts will be provided when major activities are planned and please pay attention to our message boards.
Dana Point COVID-19 Services and Resources Directory
New services and resources will be shared in this update, then moved over to the City’s COVID-19 webpage. You can access that information here.
The County of Orange
The County Board of Supervisors has a meeting Tuesday May 5 2020 at 9:30am.
They are expected to discuss beaches and businesses reopening.
The meeting can be viewed here.
Orange County Businesses and the Public Best Health Practices
At the April 28 2020 Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting,
Chairwoman Michelle Steel and Supervisor Don Wagner brought forth best practices for businesses and the public to follow.
The guidelines unanimously approved by the board are intended to assist Orange County’s transition back to a normal state of activity.
All recommendations follow the Orange County Health Care Agency and do not supersede any conflicting or more restrictive orders issued by local governments, the State of California, or the Federal Government.
More about this here.
The County of Orange is reporting COVID-19 Cases by City
The information can be found here.
Call OC Health Care Agency Health Referral Line
1(833)426-6411 for inquiries related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California.
The State of California
California Should Move Into Phase 2 of Reopening Roadmap on Friday May 8 2020
Governor Newsom said on May 4 2020 that he will announce on Thursday May 7 2020 that modifications to the Stay at Home Order to move the State into “Phase 2” on Friday May 8 2020.
He presented California’s Reopening Roadmap Report Card that shows key metrics are on-schedule.
He stated we will begin to gradually move into Stage 2: Lower Risk Workplaces starting this Friday, May 8 2020.
This gradual move into Stage 2 includes expanded retail with curbside pickup and associated manufacturing and supply chains.
He also mentioned the ability for local counties to move further into “Phase 2” with plans certified by County Health Officers and the Board of Supervisors.
The State is working to create guidelines that will allow restaurants and other hospitality businesses to open their doors again, with modifications.
The United States of American Federal Government
Congressman Mike Levin Virtual Town Hall Wednesday May 6 2020
U.S. Representative Mike Levin will host a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday May 6 2020 at 2:00pm with Dr. Kelly Motadel, Chief Medical Officer of the Vista Community Clinic (VCC).
They will answer constituents’ questions regarding the latest public health information, the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
Constituents can submit questions ahead of time by emailing them to MLevin.Press@mail.house.gov and including their first name and city of residence.
The Virtual Town Hall can be viewed here: facebook.com/RepMikeLevin.
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Reopening Guidance
The CDC has released Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes.
That information can be found here.
There is also guidance related to travel here.
United States 2020 Census
Don’t forget to take the 2020 census.
The 2020 Census will help decide how billions of dollars will reach our community.
Your answers will help determine funding for dozens of programs that provide essential resources to Californians.
Census data determines funding allocations for schools, childcare programs, road maintenance projects and social assistance programs.
More info at 2020Census.gov
Dana Point Parking Restrictions
The entire list of parking restrictions across the City is as follows:
Coast Highway from Doheny Park Road to Palisades/Beach Road – Ocean Side Only
Lantern Bay Park Parking Lot and Street Parking on Park Lantern (Uphill Direction Only – West Side)
Selva Road, Ocean Side, Adjacent to Strand Beach Parking Lot
Dana Strand Road, Inland Side, Adjacent to Switchback Trail (restricted section at the top to allow resident parking)
Ritz Carlton Drive adjacent to Salt Creek, Both Sides
Community Center Parking Lot, Closed with Traffic Control
Heritage Park Parking Lot– Old Golden Lantern
Dana Point Harbor – All Parking on the Island
Dana Point Harbor Drive – All parking along entire length in Harbor
Harbor Commercial lots open for essential employees and Grab-N-Go restaurant service only
Monarch Beach Golf Course Parking Lot
Dana Point Library Parking Lot
Capistrano County Beach – No Stopping Anytime Zone at Turnaround – Parking Lot is Closed.
Santa Clara from Blue Lantern to Green Lantern
Blue Lantern from PCH to Cul-de-Sac, Both Sides and Perpendicular Parking
Old Golden Lantern from Heritage Park Parking Lot to Alley South of Del Prado, Both Sides
Amber Lantern from Santa Clara to the End
Golden Lantern Both Sides from Del Prado to DP Harbor Drive
Del Obispo from Village Road to PCH, Both Sides
Village Road from Del Obispo to Curve
County Beach Parking Lots
State Beach Parking Lot
Mariner Drive cul-de-sac
La Cresta east of Selva
Granada Drive from PCH to alley
Road Closures – Resident access only (if applicable)
Westbound Dana Point Harbor Drive is closed at the Baby Beach Turnaround; No Traffic is allowed west of that location
Southbound Green Lantern is closed at Santa Clara and Scenic Drive/Green Lantern are closed – Residents Only
Westbound Santa Clara is closed at Blue Lantern
Cove Road is closed in both directions
Blue Lantern closed south of Santa Clara
Heritage Park Parking Lot
Amber Lantern at Santa Clara (To Cul-de-Sac at Overlook)
Dana Point Facility Closures
Nature Interpretive Center
Trails at Harbor Point Park (off Scenic Drive)
Trails at Hilltop Park (Off Scenic Drive, Green Lantern and Shoreline)
Switchback Trail off Dana Strand
Dana Point Community Center
City Restrooms at all Parks and Facilities
Dana Cove Beach – Accessed adjacent to the Ocean Institute.
Grocery Stores/ Market Hours Updated On April 27 2020
Local market and grocery store times may be changing to ensure that employees have time to restock shelves, sanitize, and clean facilities.
We will keep updating this list as we receive more information.
Note: Masks are required in many stores; If you BYO shopping bags, staff will ask you to bag your own items; staff will only bag your items for you in new disposable bags (free or 10 cents each)
Grocery Stores/ Market Hours Updated May 4 2020
Grocery Stores/ Market Hours Updated: May 4
Most stores have returned to regular shopping hours.
Local market and grocery store times may be changing to ensure that employees have time to restock shelves, sanitize, and clean facilities. We will keep updating this list as we receive more information.
Note: Masks are required in many stores, some do not allow personal shopping bags.
ALBERTSONS (Del Obispo, (949) 496-7900):
Please wear a mask. No personal shopping bags.
Seniors & those with disabilities/pregnant/compromised immune system: Daily, 6am-7am
Regular Store Hours: Daily, 7am-11pm
COSTCO (Doheny Park Rd, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 240-3558):
Masks are required.
LINE BYPASS: First Responders and Health Care Workers can bypass the line all day. Bring Work ID and Costco Membership Card; no guests.
NOTE: Limit two people per membership card.
Seniors* 60yrs+ & those with physical disabilities: Mon-Fri, 9am-10am
Regular Store Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-8:30pm; Sat, 9:30am-6pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
GELSON’S (Monarch Bay Plaza, (949) 488-8147):
Masks are required; No personal shopping bags.
Seniors* 65yrs+: 7am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 8am-9pm
RALPH’S (Lantern District, (949) 661-4145, and Ocean Ranch, (949) 661-6334)
Please wear a mask.
Seniors* 60yrs+ and those considered high risk: 6am-7:30am
Regular Store Hours: 7:30am – Midnight
SMART & FINAL (Doheny Park Rd, (949) 240-4641):
Masks are required.
Seniors* 65yrs+, those with disabilities and expectant mothers: Tue/Thu, 6am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 6am-10pm
STATER BROS (Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, (949) 496-8283):
Please wear a mask.
Seniors* 65yrs+ priority access: 7am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 8a-11p
SPROUTS (550 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, (949) 542-1036):
Regular Store Hours: 7am-10pm
TRADER JOES (Ocean Ranch (949) 493-8599 and Camino de los Mares (949) 240-9996)
Please wear a mask. No personal shopping bags.
Seniors expedited line: 8am-9am
Regular Store Hours: 9am-7pm
Safe Water
Mouton Niguel and South Coast Water District want to assure residents that our water is safe and reliable. Water quality and supply have not been affected by the coronavirus (COVID -19).
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE)
SDG&E has suspended disconnections for nonpayment until further notice.
They have also implemented a number of tools to help customers online
So Cal Gas
SoCalGas is working with residential customers on bill payment and small businesses by waiving late payment fees. They also have tips to save energy. Learn More at SoCalGas.
Cox Communications
Cox has temporarily adjusted its Cox Solutions Store hours in California as residents are directed to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As an essential business that provides critical communications services, Cox Solutions Store locations will stay open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Monday through Friday to serve customers.
Stores will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
To learn more Visit Cox Online.
Dana Point Additional Online Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For more information please visit The City of Dana Point Facebook Page
The City of Dana Point COVID-19 Information Page is Online
Orange County Emergency Operations Center Facebook Page
Alert OC
AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County, California residents and businesses informed of emergencies that may require immediate life saving actions.
Alert OC for COVID-19
Residents can now sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California.
To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777.
Residents who have questions about alerts can call the County of Orange Public Health Hotline at (714) 628-7085 between 9am-6pm daily.
Orange County Public Health (COVID-19) Information Page is Online
Orange County Public Health (COVID-19) Health Referral Hotline Number is 1 (800) 564-8448
California Emergency State at Home Order March 19 2020
California Department of Public Health (COVID-19) Information is Online
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (COVID-19) Information is Online
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Online Site
SouthOCBeaches is trying their best to bring you any and all updates/revisions/corrections as soon as the information becomes available
