And candidly do what so many of you are doing, digest the moment and tried to reflect on the world we are living in. Not just the state of california, but the state of america, the state of Race Relations, the state of mind we are struggling with at this moment to reconcile our ideals, and the reality that so many experience each and every day. I come to you all most each and every day talking about values, about principles that transcend. It is a point of deep pride as a fifth generation californian, that i live like 40 million others in the most diverse the worlds most diverse democracy. It is a point of pride and privilege because i often reflect on the fact that this state is in so many respects americas coming attraction, the future happens here first. We talk in universal terms in the state of california, 27 of the state being foreignborn. A majorityminority state. You have heard me on ad nauseam occasions wax on about the lessons i learned growing up, and the impact faith leader
Need to to back up because the numbers are telling us that we have. The problem we can do that that would be and we hope that doesnt happen, but we know we can. So the doctor also said that we will continue to see what she called an smooth waters with the numbers for the next few months or even a year. She said that people still need to remain vigilant. And heres a look at the coronavirus cases and deaths in the bay area Alameda County is now reporting 65 new cases today and Contra Costa County has 37 new cases in all there are more than 11,000 cases and 404 people have died from covid19 in the bay area as always you can find the complete breakdown by county and city on our website kron 4 dot com. A day after San Francisco entered face to allowing retailers to open for curbside pickup. The citys Health Director says it could be at least another 2 to 4 weeks before the city can move further into phase 2 and that is concerning for local restaurants, which are included in till phase 3. Th
Further into phase 2. So lets take a look at the changes here are the businesses that can reopen retail stores, including shopping malls and swap meets dinein restaurants and schools can reopen thats affected though starting on june 1st governor gavin, newsome was in napa county on monday and he listed off the new criteria that he said should allow 53 of the states 58 counties to move ahead and napa county applied for the second time to move forward saying that it meets the new criteria for opening sooner and the state has now approved it. The new types of businesses that can reopen must comply with the states requirements for disinfecting surfaces rules for face coverings and physical distancing and must be able to show customers and employees that the establishment has reduced the risk of the spread of coronavirus plus also pose some sort of sign about the new protocols at the entrance. The county that was still waiting for guidance from the state about whether summer camps can start
Able to reopen making that decision not to reopen for inclass instruction on june 1st now the businesses out here must comply with state requirements making sure things are disinfected they have those face coverings in place also making sure physical distance scene is required inside of the restaurant. Now they also must display some sort of sign at their business with these changes so that when customers are coming into the restaurants they can see these. Now the county is still waiting for guidance from the state has to whether or not they can open a summer school. Now as far as bars wineries and tasting rooms here in e area. Those are going to be close and those are not going to reopen until stage 3 so again theyre starting to open certain things around the county out here in napa but in terms of schools of parents are wondering whether or not those are going to be open. Theyre saying no robin. All right, thank you rain and well check back with you throughout the morning. Now its ti
And other Small Businesses serve more customers while keeping everybody safe. They can use outdoor spaces to be huge benefit theyre going be able to use sidewalks alleys outdoor areas, anything that would help them set up tables and that would allow people to keep space while be able to enjoy a nice. A little dinner, this is Perfect Timing for summer weather that will be hitting us in the coming months, the plan will also help other businesses use outdoor space or customers like hair salons thank goodness gyms yoga studios and retail stores, this will assist businesses to comply with a guy lines have been set by the state in city but doing so will restrict traffic in some areas and sacrifice and Street Parking but all in the name of getting our economy back up and running Business Owners will have to apply to be approved in certain permit fees will be waived for businesses who are clearly already facing financial struggles. We talked with a few Restaurant Owners who are in favor of thi