This entry refers to a departed business — a business that has closed or left town. Information here is mostly for historical reference.

The Skyview Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market permanently closed Sunday, December 2, 2007.

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A drive-in movie theater by night, a flea market by day! On the weekends, anyway. A glimpse of one of the screens was visible when entering the drive-in One of the two screens in the daytime

Rules

Here is the list of their drive-in movie rules, they are almost as entertaining as the movies themselves:

• In order to maintain a safe and pleasant environment for every patron, patrons agree by entering the Skyview Drive-In to abide by the following rules (i.e. purchase of a ticket entitles the ticket holder the privilege to be on the premises, which is private property).
• Failure to follow these and other rules can result in asking you to leave the theatre and no refund given.
• VIOLATION OF ANY RULE WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION WITHOUT REFUND!
• Speed limit is 5 MPH
• No loud stereos & avoid horn use
• Please use parking lights to enter and exit the theatre. No vehicle lights allowed during movies. Please take foot off brake pedal.
• All 4x4 vehicles (trucks & vans) in last 6 rows for Screen 1 and last 4 rows for Screen 2.
• Please place all garbage in trash cans. Use provided bags for your garbage.
• No cooking, grilling or food preparation on drive-in property. Alcohol prohibited.
• One parking space per vehicle on busy nights. Park close to vehicle next to you. Place lawn chairs & blankets in front of your vehicle. Use emergency brakes before sitting outside.
• No sitting on roofs of vehicles.
• No running on drive-in property. No playing on or behind both movie screens.
• Raised hatchbacks must be tied down to roof level. Twine is available at refreshment stand.
• Laser pointers are prohibited.
• Jumper cables are available at projection room if your car needs to be jumped.
• Pets must remain on leash & be quiet. Owner must clean up after their pets.
• No re-admission once in drive-in. You must pay to re-enter. Special circumstances may be considered but must be cleared at ticket office prior to leaving the drive-in. Save ticket stubs, as they are proof you paid to attend drive-in.
• No shirts, no shoes, no service.
• Video taping movies on screens is prohibited! Film Piracy is against the law, and if you are caught, you will be reported to authorities.
• And please watch for Children...
• Retain your tickets. Do not discard stubs!
• Movie Viewing: Plain and simple. If you pay for either side 1, or side 2, what ever side you have paid for is the movie you must be viewing. Customers are not allowed to Pay for side 1 and view side 2. We have signed strict contracts with the movie studios, and if caught watching another screen- You will be charged for viewing that screen. We must monitor ticket sales in order to get features from the studios. In plain english: If you pay for side 1, you must be viewing side 1. Customers must also face their cars toward the screen they have paid for.
• Daytime lights: Please use ONLY your parking lights when entering the theatre In the case of daytime lights, you may have to cover your headlights with brown paper or newspaper and masking tape if you don't have a switch in your car to turn them off. Please be sure to remove your headlight covering as you leave the theatre!
• GOLDEN RULE : One vehicle, one space — THANK YOU; Each vehicle is entitled to one space. Please park close enough to allow for another vehicle. If you are enjoying the show out of your vehicle, sit in front of your vehicle.
• Be considerate of the people around you. Do not raise voices, radios, or make noises loud enough to disturb other patrons.
• Shoes must be worn at all times by all persons. NO EXCEPTIONS! Do not carry shoeless children.
• Obscene language or profanity will not be tolerated.
• No running!! Please escort your children to and from the restrooms and Snack Bar, when they leave the car!
• Please don't sound your horn. Notify someone in the concession stand or security if a problem exists.
• Laser pointers are forbidden anywhere in the theatre!!
• Carbon monoxide is poisonous. DO NOT leave your car engine running!
• Your may not cook, grill, or in any way prepare food on the premises.
• PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEOTAPING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED INSIDE THE THEATRE.
• FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE THEATER GROUNDS NOR IN THE DRIVE WAY.

Going Out of Business!

The Skyview Drive-in was recently sold to Sutter Hospital, located next door to the drive-in. The outdoor theatre will be torn down and turned into a new maternity ward and surgery center. It could be several years before construction begins, but overall the death-sentence of the theatre is uncertain.

September 15th 2007 Sentinel Article

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