Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual on Tuesday, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up some of the confusion.
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Emergency Water Restrictions Approved in Santa Clara County
The water shortage emergency hopes to reduce water use countywide by 15% of 2019 levels.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Allows Outdoor Dining and To-go Drinks Statewide until Dec. 31
The governor's announcement includes the use of sidewalks and converted parking spaces for outdoor dining and the sale of alcohol to-go. Bars will also be allowed to continue partnering with food trucks, restaurants and catering companies to sell food with alcohol even if they don't have an on-site kitchen.
Gunman Had Hostile Personality, People Who Knew Him Say
The man identified by California law enforcement officials as the gunman in a mass shooting at a San Jose rail yard on Wednesday lived alone and had a hostile personality, according to interviews with a neighbor and an ex-girlfriend, as well as a review of court records. The gunman, Samuel James Cassidy, 57, lived southeast of downtown San Jose, in a suburban neighborhood of cul-de-sacs and palm trees, public records show. Doug Suh, a real estate agent who lived across the street, described Cassidy, who authorities say appeared to have killed himself, as someone with a short temper.
When Should I Wear a Mask Now?
The New York Times asked three experts from different disciplines to respond to readers’ questions about wearing masks now.
Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties Move Into Yellow Tier
Bars in both counties will also be allowed to reopen indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people.
Community Raises Funds for Small Businesses in East San Jose
The East San Jose Covid Relief Fun has raised about $50,000 to give no-strings-attached grants to small businesses.
SJ Japantown Foot Patrol Aims to Halt Anti-Asian Crimes Trend
Japantown residents have stepped up to protect seniors and businesses from violence and petty crimes that locals say are on the rise.
San Jose businesses reopen cautiously
San Jose businesses, like emerging butterflies, slowly began unfolding out of their cocoons this week. Like their fluttering counterparts, the retail, service and hospitality sectors have a new look and are still cautiously testing their wings. Some didn’t survive the metamorphosis, and various observers said it is too soon to tell what the pandemic’s final business survival rate might be in San Jose.
A Cautionary Tale for Everyone
From growing up in San Jose to living rich in SoCal, but authority say this life was built on millions of dollars in stolen funds.
Two New ‘Digital Food Halls’ Open in San Jose and Cupertino
Ghost kitchens are popping up everywhere, but one startup says “digital food halls” are the next big thing.
Can Orange-tier Reopenings Save the South Bay’s Dining Scene?
The county’s move to the orange tier and warmer weather has improved the outlook for local restaurants. But is it enough?
Silicon Valley Eateries Support AAPI Community with Wine
Left Bank Brasserie, Meso and LB Steak will offer a three-wine flight made by Bay Area Asian American winemakers.
Supreme Court Lifts State’s at-home Prayer Meeting Restrictions
The opinion expressed impatience with the federal appeals court in California for disregarding the Supreme Court’s instructions.
List: SJ Eateries Aim to Draw Diners to Downtown with Deals
Dine Downtown 2.0, organized by SJDA, promises delicious and budget-friendly deals on food and drinks from the 20 restaurants—so far.
For Locals Justin Engel And Hermitage Brewery, Staycation Takes On A Whole New Meaning
It was a match made in quarantine. A month and a half into shelter in place, San Jose-based Hermitage Brewery released its first batch of its new pineapple-mango IPA, Staycation. In July, after the second batch of the beer had been released, local music artist Justin Engel approached Hermitage Brewery about doing a partnership that would benefit both of them from a brand and profile recognition standpoint.
