San Diego News Fix

Outdoor dining is here to stay, but restaurants can't find workers

Episode Summary

Outdoor dining on sidewalks and parking spaces have been so popular during the pandemic that the city of San Diego wants to keep them indefinitely. The city has extended permits for another year, upping enforcement to make sure the structures are safe. And in other news, restaurants are now open for indoor and outdoor dining, but they’re having trouble hiring. Lori Weisberg is a business reporter at the UT. 

Episode Notes

Outdoor dining on sidewalks and parking spaces have been so popular during the pandemic that the city of San Diego wants to keep them indefinitely. The city has extended permits for another year, upping enforcement to make sure the structures are safe. And in other news, restaurants are now open for indoor and outdoor dining, but they’re having trouble hiring. Lori Weisberg is a business reporter at the UT.