The order pre-empts the state’s stay-at-home order, which Gov. Gavin Newsom formally announced Thursday, as hospitalizations surge.

The new restrictions start Monday and come as the county hits record levels for single-day Covid-19 positive tests and hospitalizations.

Families and public officials are getting creative this holiday season to keep some of their traditions alive.

Indoor dining, gyms, churches and gatherings are prohibited under the purple tier.

Health officials said they anticipate the state will move Santa Clara County back into the more restrictive Red Tier next week.

On top of the travel advisory, state health officials are also urging residents to limit interactions with other households.

Bay Area health officials recommend limiting any Thanksgiving gathering to no more than three households.

The judge’s latest decision is part of an ongoing battle between Calvary Chapel San Jose and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

The iconic mansion is launching a new outdoor experience, Walk With Spirits Tour, running from 8 to 11pm Wednesday through Sunday.

Gyms, hair salons, malls and a few other indoor businesses will have to close by the end of this week, according to state health officials.

If the state puts Santa Clara County on the watch list, then gyms, hair salons and other indoor operations would have to close.

The new directive on gatherings prohibits all indoor gatherings but will still allow outdoor gatherings of up to 60 people.

Local businesses that want to reopen with restrictions have less than a week to file new paperwork with public health officials.

From rising COVID-19 cases to shutdown orders from the state, the Fourth of July weekend didn’t give local officials much to celebrate.

Some restaurants plan to remain open despite confusing enforcement action.

More businesses and workplaces could re-open in Santa Clara County as early as July 13, as long as new strict social distancing rules and other COVID-19 public health protocols are met, Santa Clara County officials announced today. (more…)