PRESS RELEASE
June 5, 2020
SUBJECT: Curfew Set in Angels Camp-PRESS RELEASE FROM CITY HALL
CONTACT: Melissa Eads, Tel. (209)736-2181 ext 5
/ [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In light of anticipated protests this weekend, today the City Council of the City of Angels Camp (“City”) issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency (“Proclamation”) and imposed a City wide curfew between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.on Friday and Saturday, June 5-7, 2020
Today’s Proclamation is an important step to allow additional resources to flow into the City, which will assist with the costs of law enforcement as our officers work to ensure that events in the City take place peacefully and without incident, and to protect the health and safety of City residents and businesses.
City residents will not be allowed on City streets, walkways, alleys, parks or other public areas during the curfew hours, and any violators will be subject to criminal penalties and fines of up to $1,000. The curfew does not apply to peace officers, firefighters, National Guard and other emergency operations personnel, individuals traveling to their home or workplace or to obtain medical assistance,members of the press,homeless individuals, and delivery or utility services personnel.The City Administrator and the Chief of Police are authorized to extend or modify the curfew as they deem necessary through June 11, 2020.
Residents are encouraged to contact Melissa Eads, 209-736-2181 ext. 5, with any questions or concerns.
