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Both utilities recommend that anyone who finds elevated lead levels in their home taps arrange to have their fixtures inspected and replaced — particularly in older homes. Since 2000, California law has required that all kitchen faucets sold in the state must be “ultra-low lead.” According to the SFPUC, most faucets purchased prior to 1997 were made of brass or chrome-plated brass containing up to 8 percent lead. … [Read more...] about Tests show that lead levels in Bay Area drinking water are not dangerous

Zoos operate mostly outdoors, and the Oakland and San Francisco zoos have blocked off indoor exhibits. Both have also closed special attractions such as rides, although that also hurt the bottom line. The San Francisco Zoo’s Little Puffer miniature steam train — which stopped offering rides late last month — brings in almost $500,000 in a typical year, for instance. … [Read more...] about Sorry, kids: Oakland, San Francisco zoos would close under California stay-at-home order

While disappointed by Thursday’s news of outdoor dining ending, some restaurant owners like Ryan Cole of San Francisco’s Vault Garden said Thursday they were at least relieved to get advanced notice of the looming shutdown so they could adjust food orders, move reservations and figure out a plan for surviving the winter. Friday’s update from Bay Area counties upended the planning period owners were banking on. … [Read more...] about 5 Bay Area counties ban outdoor dining starting Sunday, speeding up state’s stay-at-home order

“This outdoor service is really what’s made it possible for restaurants to kind of stay open. It isn’t bringing in a lot of profits or anything, but it helps,” she said. “So many of us are on that ledge right now, wondering if we can survive or not. Losing outdoor service could just push a lot of us over it.” … [Read more...] about ‘Something has to give’: Bay Area restaurants consider closing due to possible outdoor dining ban

“Panic buying may be a reaction (to the state health order), but I don’t think it’ll happen like it did in March,” said Cody Frost, the marketing coordinator at Rainbow Grocery. While he thinks it’s unlikely shelves will be empty, he said the store is considering product limits to discourage hoarding. … [Read more...] about California’s stay-at-home order would slash the number of shoppers in grocery stores. Here’s what that means for the Bay Area