This means progress : Sonoma, Contra Costa counties move to less restrictive red tier
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That means some businesses and activities are finally getting the green light to resume.
Cocktails were being mixed at B&V Whiskey Bar on the Sonoma Town Square. A move to the red tier means customers can eat and drink inside at limited capacity. I am encouraged that people are getting vaccinated and people feel more confident eating out, said owner Carlo Cavallo.
The historic Sebastiani Theater is almost ready for its closeup after being closed one year. Theater manager Roger Rhoten will now be allowed start showing movies with a 25 percent capacity audience.
It s been challenging to say the least, said owner Saul Gropman.
They were able to stay afloat by the addition of six outdoor tables on the sidewalk as well as increased take out orders. The biggest challenge has been communication from the state, said Gropman about the changing regulations as the virus has surged through the community.
Sonoma County has faced some of the harshest restrictions in the state. When the Blueprint for a Safer Economy was implemented in August, they remained in the purple tier even as neighboring counties dipped into less restrictive tiers. The restrictions from the health departments are widely different from Napa to Sonoma counties, observed Gropman.