Are San Diego’s retail stores actually reopening Friday? | Brittany Meiling

<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Monday announcement about the reopening of some retail businesses by Friday had both shoppers and shop owners anticipating a swift change in San Diego County.</p><p>But concerns are rising as to whether any changes will come to fruition.</p><p>Newsom <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/story/2020-05-04/all-beaches-in-county-now-open" target="_blank">announced yesterday</a> that low-risk retail companies such as bookstores, music stores, toy shops, florists, sporting goods retailers and others can reopen for curbside service Friday under guidelines to be announced Thursday.</p><p>This has led to some confusion, though, as many aren’t clear which stores are considered low-risk and which aren’t — and no clarifications will be made until the day before shops are allowed to reopen, government officials said.</p><p><br /></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/retail/story/2020-05-05/are-san-diegos-retail-stores-actually-reopening-friday-countys-new-guidelines-may-not-change-much" target="_blank">https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/retail/story/2020-05-05/are-san-diegos-retail-stores-actually-reopening-friday-countys-new-guidelines-may-not-change-much</a></p>