Photos: On a Saturday night, downtown Ventura is a ghost town

Downtown Ventura, normally filled with people on weekend nights, was quiet Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Downtown Ventura, normally filled with people on weekend nights, was quiet Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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The statue of Father Junipero Serra near Ventura City Hall wears a protective mask on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
The statue of Father Junipero Serra near Ventura City Hall wears a protective mask on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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Parking spaces were empty in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Parking spaces were empty in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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Kay Patnarin helps a customer with an order at Rice by Mama on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in downtown Ventura. Under public health orders, restaurants are limited to carry-out and delivery service during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kay Patnarin helps a customer with an order at Rice by Mama on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in downtown Ventura. Under public health orders, restaurants are limited to carry-out and delivery service during the coronavirus pandemic.
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People walk near the Bank of Italy building on Main Street in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
People walk near the Bank of Italy building on Main Street in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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Downtown Ventura, usually bustling on the weekends, is nearly empty on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has closed most businesses and people are urged to stay home except for essential tasks.
Downtown Ventura, usually bustling on the weekends, is nearly empty on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has closed most businesses and people are urged to stay home except for essential tasks.
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MidiCi Wood Fired Pizza at Main Street in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020. During the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are limited to carry-out and delivery service only.
MidiCi Wood Fired Pizza at Main Street in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020. During the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are limited to carry-out and delivery service only.
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Masa Sushi at the corner of Main and California streets in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Masa Sushi at the corner of Main and California streets in downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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A handful of people visit downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
A handful of people visit downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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The Bank of the Sierra parking lot is empty on Saturday, April 4, 2020., in downtown Ventura.
The Bank of the Sierra parking lot is empty on Saturday, April 4, 2020., in downtown Ventura.
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