YREKA, Calif. — Siskiyou County on Wednesday moved down to a lower level of coronavirus restrictions under California's framework, allowing for expanded capacity at a number of different businesses.
Siskiyou County is now on Tier 3 - Moderate (Orange) of California's "COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy."


Restriction changes in Tier 3:
Effective April 7, 2021 the following business sectors that were previously limited to outdoor or remote operations will be allowed to open indoors with modifications:
- Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries (where no meals provided) - Max 25% capacity, or 100 people, whichever is fewer
The following businesses previously allowed to open indoors with capacity maximums may continue to open indoors with modifications at increased capacity:
- Restaurants - Max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer
- Gyms and Fitness Centers - Max 25% capacity; +Climbing walls; + indoor pools
- Movie theaters - Max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer
- Museums - Indoor activities max 50% capacity
- Places of Worship – Max 50% capacity
- All Retail (including grocery stores & libraries) – no capacity restrictions
The following can open outdoors only with modifications:
- Bars (where no meal provided)
- Where meal is provided - follow restaurant guidance
Other changes include:
- Amusement Parks/Fairs – can open with modifications
- Max capacity 25%
- Indoor spaces max 25% capacity
- In-state visitors only
- Live Performances (with assigned seats & controlled mixing) – can open outdoors only with modifications
- Max capacity 33%, including suites
- Max capacity of 67% with negative test result or proof of full vaccination
- Suite max capacity 25%
- In-state attendees only
- Advanced reservations only
- Restricted concessions and dining
The following restriction changes are Effective April 15, 2021
Gatherings (social, informal gatherings)
- Outdoor – max 50 people
- Indoor – allowed with modifications – max 25% capacity in settings where capacity limits exist or 25 people or whichever is fewer
Private Events (meetings/receptions/conferences)
- Outdoor – maximum of 100 people. If all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination: max 300
- Indoor – if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination: max 150 people
Indoor Seated Live Events and Performances
- All venues: • In-state visitors only, check for current CDPH Travel Advisory in effect • Weekly worker testing program • All tickets delivered digital, advanced purchase only • Pre-designated eating area (no eating/drinking allowed in seats) – 6 feet of distance. • Suites 25% capacity, max three households.
- Venues 0-1,500: • Maximum 15% or 200 people • 35% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination
- Venues 1,501 and above: • 10% capacity or 2000, whatever is fewer; with modifications, and no eating/drinking • 35% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination