We have to pay our rent. In total, there are 32 counties on the state watch list. In the Bay Area, the 2,581 new cases Thursday were the regions second-highest single-day total. Private gatherings of any size, indoor and outdoor, are not allowed. Track progress on 6 key metrics to reopening here, Reopening California: What's opening and when in the Bay Area, Everything we know about CA businesses opening and what comes next, Life after COVID-19: Here's what restaurants, gyms will look like, Here's everything allowed to open in CA (and what we're still waiting on). There are people with different opinions who dont agree with everything thats being shoved down our throats if youre true reporters or true papers that are for the people then you let everybody have their expression and state it not just views that you feel suit your needs were not all stupid dont treat us that way. more laws that sound like they help, but only help the rich get richer and the poor more ghetoized and futureless and the borderline homeless, there is nothing to be done as you vote for the worst possible people who lack capacity for abstract thought and unbias analysis. Prior to that, she covered COVID, politics, housing and the city of San Jose. RELATED: Major reopening rollback ordered in CA in attempt to control rampant coronavirus spread, "We're back to square one. Allow direct-to-consumer shipping for craft distillers: State lawmakers should seize the opportunity to modernize Californias alcohol shipping laws, argues Cris Steller, executive director of the California Artisanal Distillers Guild. Some workplaces must also follow regulations in the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) Standard, and . There appears to be a lag regarding deaths, on December 31 there were 7 people died in Santa Clara County. "I was going to open up next week. A shutdown, or a renewed shelter-in-place order, might be beneficial to states with high unvaccinated rates, Gerstman said. "We have three pergolas pushed together, they have rain gutters, so we have a nice warm environment now that's considering outdoor dining which will be safe for all of our customers and all of our employees," said Musterer. Instead, he'semphasized the importance of getting vaccinated. Gain of function and the weaponization of the flu.. what cracks me up is all the ppl who thought man if I just take the jab, the tyrants will leave me alone haha think again. Despite having one of the highest vaccination rates in the state, the current rolling seven-day average for positive infections in Santa Clara County is now 8.5 times higher than the average on June 15, the day California lifted most restrictions such as social distancing and mask requirements. When a new COVID shelter-in-place order hits most of the Bay Area over the next few days, it will be yet another blow to restaurants, hair salons and other local businesses struggling to hold on after more than eight months of constantly shifting restrictions. Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. How safe is your neighborhood? Get the latest news, information and videos about the novel coronavirus pandemic here, Storm timeline: Here's how much more rain is expected, Another freight train derails in Ohio, prompting shelter-in-place, At least 13 people are dead as severe storms sweep across US. Santa Clara County reopened a slew of indoor businesses on Monday, and may be forced to shut them back down after just one day. It's time to shut sports down again, and finally Santa Clara County has stepped up to lead the way. Updated November 28, 2020 3:10 PM. Santa Clara County is also maintaining most of its own stricter rules announced last weekend banning contact sports, including college and pro football, requiring a two-week quarantine for travelers from more than 150 miles away and limiting retail capacity. // Sacramento Bee, Kin of dead sex abuse victim sue under new California law. Santa Clara County health officials did not respond to inquiries about the potential for another shutdown. Indoor dining rooms were closed in most places for 10 months or more, and tableside service was also banned outdoors for more than one-third of the year. The states restrictions require Californians in affected regions to stay at home as much as possible to limit mixing with other households, which can lead to COVID-19 spread. "We're going to need everybody's help," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez. With the uncertainty around further federal support, San Francisco restaurants, their employees, and their families will suffer greatly by having no choice but to close for a period of time.. How safe are those outdoor dining igloos and tents when it comes to COVID-19 transmission? Following the county's lead, San Jose announced this week it will impose a similar requirement. By. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group), OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 2: Jessica, no last names provided, and her kids Cruz P. Left, and Elliott P. 3, of Oakland, walk down the stairs after their visit to the Land of the Lost section which is part of the new exhibit Glowfari at Oakland Zoo in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2020. Now, Nguyen's bracing as Santa Clara County shuts down outdoor dining Sunday night. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group), CUPERTINO, CA - DEC. 4: Bao Nguyen adds decorative lights to an outdoor dining tent at Pho Ha Noi restaurant in Cupertino, Calif., Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. A SUPERSREADERS EVENT IN THE MAKING, WE HAVENT EVEN WAITED FOR THE 3 WEEKS AFTER STURGIS, WHICH WAS A KEY SUPERSPREADER EVENT LAST YEAR, RIGHT? Californias previous COVID paid leave program expired on Sept. 30, along with the federal tax credit that funded it and business groups are concerned that the price tag for a new program could fall on their shoulders. However, the state is asking all Californians to stop traveling, even if your region isn't under a stay-at-home order. CalMatters is also trackingcoronavirus hospitalizations by county. Childcare and pre-K facilities can all stay open. As a result, indoor dining will be suspended on the same day.. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, CA counties that can, can't reopen under new rules, click here to view the full map in a new window, Map: CA counties that can, can't reopen under new rules, COVID-19 risk calculator: The safest and most dangerous things to do this holiday season, Want to get a COVID-19 test in time for the holidays? CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Rain breaks records, more expected. All Rights Reserved. In 32 volunteers who never had COVID-19, they found that antibodies induced by mRNA vaccines did evolve between the first and second shots. Its sort of like waiting to put the brakes on when youre about to go over the cliff, said Santa Clara County Executive Jeff Smith. By the Daily Post staff California coronavirus shutdown will last through Christmas as deaths explode past 20,000 Kelsy Tasem, 11, left, and sister Mackenzi, 14, have their socially distanced photo taken with Santa,. But if these people can be PREVENTED from being infected, WHY NOT? Santa Clara County moves to shut down all 49ers activities for three-week minimum By Chris Biderman. I believe it is crucial to invest in a free, just and unbiased press, especially in California when all three aspects are in peril. Cody said that orders retail capacity limit of 10% now will be increased to 20% to align with the state limit. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r