The mandate allows construction, real estate deals and some outdoor businesses to resume as long as they comply with safety protocols.
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Hunkered Down Families Reconnect on a Deeper Level
Even with the sad backdrop of the coronavirus, parents are discovering—or rediscovering—the pleasure of spending time with their families.
SVO Accuses Santa Clara County ROV of Going to Bat for Labor
The SVO president slammed the ROV as exceptionally inept, and called for the DA to investigate “improprieties” under Shannon Bushey’s watch.
Fewer Than 200 of Santa Clara County’s 10,000 Homeless Have Been Tested for Coronavirus
Though they’re among the most vulnerable, unhoused people struggle to get tested for the coronavirus and find shelter for quarantine.
Governments Wrestle with ‘Medical’ vs. ‘Recreational’ Pot
The dual nature of cannabis—it’s both a “vice” and a health elixir, and sometimes both at once—makes it hard to regulate.
Bay Area’s Shelter-in-Place Extended Through End of May
The extended stay-home order also eases restrictions on “lower-risk activities” that have been in place for most of the past month.
Revelations About Excess Deaths in Santa Clara County Spark Calls for Greater Transparency
The latest death stats signal that Covid-19 was likely spreading through Silicon Valley much earlier than originally thought.
Small, Little-Known Companies Sell CBD as Cure-All, Prompting Federal Regulators to Step In
The Food and Drug Administration isn’t effing around when it comes to cracking down on companies selling supposed cures for Covid-19.
San Jose Approves Emergency ‘Bridge Housing’ for Homeless Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Old tensions ran high at Tuesday’s meeting over a proposed site for emergency shelter for the homeless at Monterey and Bernal roads.
Data Scientist Questions Lapses in Santa Clara County’s Coronavirus Data Dashboard
A data scientist says that while the county has done a fine job of putting together a robust dashboard, the reporting gaps give him pause.
Having a Baby is Complicated, But the Coronavirus Pandemic Adds a New Set of Issues to the Mix
With new Covid-19 precautions and visitor restrictions in hospitals, many women are considering giving birth at home.
Over a Million California Students Lack Access to Remote Learning
Based on 2018-19 K-12 public school enrollment data, roughly 1.2 million children in California lack digital access.
Predicting a Pandemic’s Path: What Models Can and Can’t Do
Forecasting models need to be fed reliable info, which is in short supply without widespread testing for the virus that causes Covid-19.
Gov. Gavin Newsom: Cities That Block Hotels for the Homeless Will Be ‘Judged’ by History
As the state prioritizes hotel rooms for homeless people who test positive for Covid-19, a potent cocktail of fear is developing in some areas.
San Jose Considers Reinstating ‘Sunshine Law’ Provisions
After suspending some “sunshine laws” to fast-track proposals related to the coronavirus outbreak, the city now wants to bring them back.
Santa Clara County—Not S.F.—Was Ahead of the Curve with Public Health Mandate
Despite living in San Francisco’s shadow, South Bay health officials were always one step ahead of the City by the Bay.
