Full Notification

In accordance with orders issued this evening by Governor Gavin Newsom and the County of Los Angeles, the City of Duarte urges all residents to stay home except for essential needs to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Starting at midnight on March 20, everyone must stay home except for essential activites such as buying food at markets or restaurants, seeking necessary medical care, caring for a relative or friend, going to a walk outside, or going to an essential job in the food, healthcare, government, and other specified industries.

Duarte Parks will remain open during regular hours of dawn to dusk. However, in accordance the order, all playgrounds and exercise equipment will be closed to the public. Restrooms will be open during regular hours. 

• Go to the grocery store and order food delivery
• Pick up food to go
• Get medications or supplies
• Go to the bank or post office
• Call a plumber, electrician, or exterminator
• Go to the gas station or auto repair shop
• Ride public transit, walk, bike, and drive

• Host a gathering larger than 10 people
• Hoard supplies or overbuy
• Go to a bar or club, except to pick up food
• Go to a gym, theater, bowling alley, arcade, or music venue
• Dine in at a restaurant
• Go to a playground
• Go to a nonessential retail store or mall
• Put seniors or those with underlying heath conditions at risk
• Always practice social distancing (six feet between each person) and wash your hands.

Read the full Safer at Home order here.

As a reminder, City Hall will be open by appointment only. The building will not be open to the general public. Please call (626) 357-7931 to make an appointment. See additional CIty of Duarte operations changes here.