Some ‘nonessential’ California businesses remain open amid coronavirus outbreak

By Kevin Smith | March 24, 2020

Scores of “nonessential” California businesses have been ordered to shut their doors as the state works to curb the coronavirus pandemic, but some are flouting those orders and choosing to remain open.

The Music Lab, a Yorba Linda business that offers music lessons, band rentals and instrument sales, is among them. So is Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores, although those locations are now offering curbside service only.

Music Lab owner Victor Delgado is adamant about staying open.

“Have not closed my store in 29 years and not closing it now … sorry,” he said in a March 21 Facebook post. In another March 17 entry he wrote, “Please wash your hands.”

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Music Lab owner Victor Delgado is adamant about staying open.

“Have not closed my store in 29 years and not closing it now … sorry,” he said in a March 21 Facebook post. In another March 17 entry he wrote, “Please wash your hands.”

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