The Village San Diego, on El Cajon Boulevard, is among a small minority of local businesses across the county who have decided to ignore a recently imposed regional order requiring some businesses to shut down completely while allowing others, like restaurants, to continue operating, but only for takeout and delivery service. Advertisement While several commercial venues, including some gyms and dining and drinking establishments, are openly defying the newly imposed requirements, most owners on Wednesday declined to talk about their decision. Ruiz, though, gladly welcomed the opportunity to explain her thinking. “It’s our peaceful way to protest,” said Ruiz, standing outside her eatery as a few customers sat outside at amply spaced tables under a series of illuminated white tents. “A lot of my customers wanted me to stay open and that’s what inspired me. All the servers are wearing masks, I don’t think we are doing anything wrong.”