Being ordered to close at midnight. The county has been on the states watch list for more than three days now, which forces many indoor businesses, including hair salons and gyms to shut down. As of this morning, the county was still in discussion with the state about their status, so businesses hadnt closed yet. San mateo was put on the watch list because of several factors, including an increase in the rate of covid19 cases there. There is growing frustration and anxiety in an industry hardhit by the covid19 pandemic across california. Many hairstylists and salon owners still cant reopen. In the east bay, a growing number of stylists are prepared to defy a county order and open anyway. Abc 7 News Reporter cornell bernard is live in pleasanton with the story. Reporter eric, the pandemic has been brutal for hair salon owners across the state, especially here in alameda county. Many say they are struggling and need to reopen now, even if that means defying a county order. I cantdstylis