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As confidence in a coronavirus recovery continues to grow to the discomfort, even disappointment, of far too many lockdown advocates it’s inevitable that resilient and freedom-hungry Americans would begin turning their attention to what comes next.
It’s been a really long year.
The last 12 months brought death, economic devastation and a mounting toll of woe from job losses, isolation, social deprivation, psychological turmoil and the public schools debacle. Not to mention the myriad
other public health consequences of this public health crisis.
The pandemic has scarred every one of us, and it’s not over yet.
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As I’ve said before, our team at Noozhawk has been overwhelmed by the volume of reader response after managing editor Giana Magnoli asked for your questions about the coronavirus vaccine and its chaotic rollout.
But it’s been the subsequent heartfelt thanks from those same readers that has been the most gratifying for us.
A handwritten note from Hawks Club members Fermina and Steve Ferry of Goleta is representative of the kind of feedback we’ve been receiving.
“Your coverage of the confusing and anxiety-making process of getting a COVID vaccination has been spectacular for its thoroughness and clarity,” they wrote. “We have come to rely on it as our best source of guidance and background.”
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And just like that, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order magically disappeared, seven weeks after it was decreed.
I’ll have more on that in a moment, but in case Newsom changes his mind again in the time it takes you to read this, I want to be sure to refer you to Noozhawk’s newest section, Shop Local, where you can keep up with Santa Barbara County’s retail community.
The brainchild of Kim Clark, Noozhawk’s business development vice president, and her sales and marketing team, the section provides insight and locals only-type information about great area businesses, including sweet deals and custom items.