L.A. Comic Con says it is moving forward with its plan to hold an in-person convention in December at the L.A. Convention Center, but large gatherings — such as conventions and conferences — are currently not permitted anywhere in California amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The event’s organizers explained in a Sunday announcement on the L.A. Comic Con website that they have been working with the convention center and taking guidance from state and local officials to plan an event they think will “be both safe and fun” for attendees and exhibitors.
But Doane Liu, the executive director of the Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development, told The Times that this announcement came as a surprise and is premature.
“Under current state health guidelines, conventions are not allowed,” Liu said. “It’s not known when they will be allowed.”
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