Photo Gallery: Checking in with local hotspots

Justin Downes

A sign on Princeton Ave. in Moorpark alerts people to social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic on May 13, 2020.

May 16, 2020

With the unprecedented events of COVID-19, many people are feeling the longing for the outdoors and social activity. Due to the lockdown measures in California, many popular destinations for locals to spend free time, are now closed. This includes parks, malls, restaurants, shopping centers, movie theaters and skate parks.

Recently, multiple Moorpark Reporter staff members have documented these locations through photos. While many are staying home for the sake of health, here are what a few local destinations and what they look like during the lockdown.

All non-essential locations, including skate parks, remain closed to the community in hopes to stop of the spread of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 7, Camarillo, Calif.
Evan Reinhardt
A parking lot at Cal State Northridge remains empty during the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday, May 15, in Northridge, Calif.
Arianna Delgado
The Northridge mall welcomes no customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday, May 16.
Arianna Delgado
The Janss Marketplace remains empty during the Stay-At-Home order in California on Wednesday, May 13, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Caitlin McHale
The Janss Marketplace remains empty during the Stay-At-Home order in California on Wednesday, May 13, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Caitlin McHale
The Oaks mall remains empty during the Stay-At-Home order in California on Wednesday, May 13, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Caitlin McHale
The Oaks mall remains empty during the Stay-At-Home order in California on Wednesday, May 13, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Caitlin McHale
The Westlake Promenade remains empty during the Stay-At-Home order in California on Wednesday, May 13, in Westlake, Calif.
Caitlin McHale
The Westlake Promenade remains empty during the Stay-At-Home order in California on Wednesday, May 13, in Westlake, Calif.
Caitlin McHale
The Edwards Cinemas remains closed in Camarillo, Calif. on Thursday, May 7, with the marquee displaying the message: “Coming Soon, Fresh Popcorn Smell, and Great Movies to Watch.”
Leslie Mendez
The Camarillo Premium Outlets appear deserted during quarantine on Thursday, May 7, in Camarillo, Calif. The once crowded outlets, have now been shut down to the public to practice social distancing.
Leslie Mendez
The Camarillo Premium Outlets appear deserted during quarantine on Thursday, May 7, in Camarillo, Calif. The once crowded outlets, have now been shut down to the public to practice social distancing.
Leslie Mendez
The High Street Arts Center in Moorpark remains closed during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 13.
Justin Downes
The playground at Campus Park in Moorpark is surrounded with caution tape during the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, May 13.
Justin Downes
Customers keep their distance while waiting to enter Trader Joe’s during the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, May 13, in Simi Valley, Calif.
Justin Downes

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About the Photographers

Caitlin McHale, Arts & Entertainment Desk Editor

Caitlin McHale is the Arts & Entertainment Desk Editor in her final year at Moorpark College. She plans to transfer to CSUN and continue her journalism major. In her free time, Caitlin can be found listening to hard rock or metal, taking photos, or spending time outdoors.

Leslie Mendez, Public Relations Director

Leslie Mendez is the Moorpark Reporter’s current Public Relations Director, managing all things social media and marketing. She is a second year journalism student with an emphasis in public relations and hopes to land a content creating job in the sports industry.

Justin Downes, Senior Staff Writer

Justin Downes is a staff writer and photographer for the Moorpark Reporter. He enjoys covering local events as well as investigative journalism and advocates for the awareness of wireless technology safety concerns. He also enjoys art and photography, including photojournalism, as well as writing. In his free time he likes to read, hike, explore, listen to music and play electric guitar.

Evan Reinhardt, Managing Editor & Digital Photo Editor

Evan Reinhardt is the Moorpark Reporter managing editor and photo editor with a love for taking beautiful pictures. His skills with a camera have produced thousands of images that tell riveting stories. His passion for photojournalism drives his daily hunt for pleasing and informative pictures.

Arianna Delgado, Staff Writer

Arianna Delgado is a journalism student and staff writer for the Moorpark Reporter. Her interests include music, cinema, and writing, and she has always been passionate about social change and civic engagement. She is in her fourth and final semester at Moorpark College, and will be transferring in Fall 2020. She hopes to one day reach a career in digital media.

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Photo Gallery: Checking in with local hotspots

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