Local barbershop continues indoor operations despite mandate

A barbershop in Chico is choosing to continue offering indoor services even after Butte County was placed on the state's coronavirus watchlist.

First - a barbershop in chico is choosing to continue offering indoor services even after butte county was placed on the state's coronavirus watchlist.

Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live at gearhead barbershop in chico - kristian what are community members saying?

While some people praise the owner others say it's risking others' safety.

Stacia broadhurst/ against barbershops being open: i dont think its right because i dont think its safe for the community.

Steven lee/supports barbershops open: im in favor of them being open.

As hair salons and barbershops face new restrictions in butte county - one barbershop owner defying the state order.

Anthony eidem/owner of gearhead barbershop: i feel that all barbershops are essential.

It seems like the city is divided on people who feel like we are standing up for ourselves and people who feel we should be closed.

Stacia broadhurst/ against barbershops being open: especially with barbershops you are in close contact that can easily spread covid.

Steven lee/supports barbershops open: at this barbershop they take safety measures so im comfortable going in.

Kristian: chico city manager mark orme says if a business doesnt comply - code enforcement officers educate them.if they still dont follow the rules orme says they will call the state to step in.

Mark orme/chico city manager: one of the things we have to do is inform them they are at risk for potentially losing their license.there are a number of state agencies that would have the enforcement capacity to come out and we have to make sure we inform them of that.

Anthony eidem/owner of gearhead barbershop: firefighters, police officers all need haircuts, they need a place to do so.

We are offering a sanitzed controlled enviornment.

Steven lee/supports barbershops open: they take a lot of steps here for our safety and their safety.

Stacia broadhurst/ against barbershops being open: if you're still making money and you're doing it the wrong way i dont think thats right.

As for being salons and barbershops being allowed to work outside - eidem says it's too hot..

I did reach out to the board of barbering and cosmetology they told me businesses that dont comply can face a fine or potentially even get their license revoked.

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The city of chico says as of right now they are not issuing citations but that could change in the future.

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