Community reacts to mask mandate in Chico

Across the state, masks are required when social distancing is not possible and many businesses are taking a firm stand requiring people to mask up.

California -- masks are required when social distancing is not possible... and many businesses are taking a firm stand requiring us to mask up when we go inside.

Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live in chico, kristian, how are people feeling about the new rule?

Some businesses are requiring them and others aren spoke with here in downtown chico have mixed feelings all around.

John lucas/agrees with masks: when stores request it i mean you doing it for other people so just be less selfish.

With the mask mandate in full effect - community members and businesses in chico have mixed reactions.

Mona guteriez/wears masks: i to wear it i don want to get my husband ill.

Kyle woertinkyle/ feels safe without mask: if stores require then i if not i won some business owners like banshee owner will brady choosing to enforce the rule&.

Will brady/enforcing masks: right now inside of our restaurants is 100% mask wearing.

While others.... david halimi/not requiring masks: we are not requiring it or enforcing it, but the staff knows if someone isn wearing a mask to keep their distance respectfully.

Will brady/enforcing masks: we can offer people masks if they want to come in and order.

If you go to downtown chico you'll see signs now posted around businesses.

David halimi/not requiring masks: it customer or individual to make that decision it would be hard to enforce, its kind of a touchy situation.

John lucas/agrees with masks: if people have a problem with it you can find another store.

But some say they still feel comfortable without one... kyle woertinkyle/ feels safe without mask: i feel safe just wash your hands and don't touch your face that's how it spreads.

Mona guteriez/wears masks: i do think this will help us fight the virus so we can all stay healthy together.

I also reached out to a few other businesses but they refused to comment.

Live in downtown chico kristian lopez action news now coverage you can count on.

The governor's mask mandate is in effect until further notice.

Congressman doug lamalfa