Then on May 1, the newly renovated Garfield Pool, also in the Mission District, will reopen. On May 17, North Beach Pool and Coffman Pool in Visitacion Valley will reopen. Balboa Pool is set to reopen on June 1, followed by Hamilton Pool in the Western Addition neighborhood opening on June 7.
Lastly, Rossi Pool in the city s Richmond District, which is currently undergoing a renovation project, will reopen sometime in mid-June.
For now, just Mission Pool, Martin Luther King Jr. Pool and Sava Pool will welcome back lap swimmers and those interested in taking drowning prevention classes but by reservation only Rec and Park officials said.
“We still wear masks and practice social distancing inside the church,” said San Francisco resident Carlo Reinares.
People’s temperatures were checked at the door and with the city now in the orange tier. The church could be filled to 50 percent capacity.
Other churches were offering virtual and outdoor services as well. “I been searching for the activities for easter and I went online”
In Walnut Creek, Gemma Wilson and her family came to the Ruth Bancroft garden, where kids took part in a scavenger hunt. The easter bunny was even in attendance.
“I been searching for the activities for Easter and I went online,” said Wilson. “To come out and do something with the family feels really great.”
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As people make their Easter plans, Solano County’s health officer sent a warning about celebrating safely in fear of reverting back into the purple tier.
“This is real … I know it’s real because I lost family,” said Gabriel Oviedo, the owner of the Union Hotel in Benicia, who understands the toll coronavirus can take on a family. “My aunt, my uncle and two of my cousins in one week.” Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
That’s why he says the warning from Solano County’s health officer should not be taken lightly.
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The state on Tuesday moved San Mateo County to the orange reopening tier, further easing restrictions for businesses such as restaurants and gyms, as well as places of worship.
The orange tier changes are expected to take effect Wednesday. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. I feel like the sun is shining again on San Mateo County as moving to the Orange Tier marks that we are making a true comeback, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President David Canepa said in a statement. It means that there is no longer a substantial risk of catching COVID in this county. Now we must minimize the risk if we want to move to Yellow and then Green to complete this historic comeback. That means respecting the health orders of social distancing, frequent hand washing, avoiding large crowds and most importantly wearing your damn masks, especially if you are going to enjoy a
It s a sigh of relief as business owners watched other Bay Area counties move into the red tier weeks ago.
“It gives us more chance to start paying our bills,” Ghaseni added. “It’s so hard when it rains to bring people inside is a good thing for us.”
Some Bay Area customers called ahead as soon as they heard the news. “It feels like it’s the first step in the right direction, getting back to normal and it feels great. I’m excited,” said Danville resident Taylor Wyrsch.
Many Bay Area restaurants’ tables and chairs are set up for social distancing, all the protocols in place.