After more than a year of being restricted, businesses in Orange County, Calif. began resuming normal operations June 15 as the state reopened. “Having our biggest businesses closed down for a year had a devastating impact on hotels, restaurants, shops, [and] many smaller businesses,” Anaheim spokesperson Mike Lyster told The Epoch Times. “This is a very big milestone, but a very well-done milestone for them to get back to really largely normal operations.” Lyster continued, “You will see a gradual increase including an increase today, [but] It is not a flip of a switch overnight.” With most pandemic restrictions such as social distancing and capacity limits being lifted, businesses have the autonomy to decide whether masks will be required from store patrons. Local grocery stores, including Albertsons and Ralphs, are no longer requiring vaccinated guests to wear masks. Similarly, Planet Fitness is lifting its mask mandate for vaccinated members. Conversely, LA Fitness is continuing to require masks for all members. A …