The mayor of Los Angeles warned on Wednesday the city was nearing “a devastating tipping point” and ordered residents to stay in their homes and avoid social gatherings in new lockdown measures to rein in a surge in COVID-19 infections.
His order here limits nearly all social gatherings of people from more than a single household, mirroring a directive by county health officials last week, but exempts religious services and protests protected by the constitution.
People may “lawfully” leave homes to engage in exempted activities like healthcare operations, supermarkets and restaurants, the directive said......snip~
Los Angeles mayor orders residents to stay home to avert 'dreaded scenario' | Reuters
Basically this deviate stated that people would be arrested if they were out and about if they werent essential. Or going grocery shopping, going to medical facilities.
The new order also says travel whether by foot, bicycle, scooter, motorcycle, car or public transit is prohibited, again with multiple exceptions for specific activities.
Violating the order is a misdemeanor, subject to fines and imprisonment, the mayor says. He is asking the Los Angeles Police Department and City Attorney's Office to enforce it. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power can also shut off utility service for violations......snip~
Garcetti issues stronger warning to Angelenos: 'Hunker down ... cancel everything' - ABC7 Los Angeles
Of course, the Lame stream media is downplaying the part about whats prohibited and what violating the order is.