After many delays, some of the Bay Area’s commercial fishing boats began arriving Wednesday night at San Francisco’s Pier 45 and other ports to start unloading Dungeness crab. But the beloved crustacean may not be widely available in stores until this weekend because of a limited supply in the water, and prices are likely to rise quickly because of high demand. … [Read more...] about Bay Briefing: Trying to get a vaccination? You’re far from the only one frustrated
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Bay Area coaches unite to save prep football as coronavirus jeopardizes season
Adding to the ire of California coaches is that Louisiana and Georgia finished their respective high school football seasons the last week of December. That pushed to 31 the number of states have completed their seasons and two more (Texas and Michigan) are scheduled to conduct state finals this month. (Five of the 31 halted their seasons without postseason play out of coronavirus concerns.) … [Read more...] about Bay Area coaches unite to save prep football as coronavirus jeopardizes season
Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
“In hindsight, I wish my dad would have watched horses train from the grandstand by himself,” said Bob Hess Jr., a successful trainer in Southern California and Florida. “But he was a hands-on guy, old school. I don’t really blame anyone. Unfortunately, it happened.” … [Read more...] about Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
Wisconsin Democrats make ad buy calling on Johnson to resign
The riots, which left five people dead, including a Capitol Police officer, have intensified criticism of Trump and some of his Republican allies in Congress, who spread false allegations that the 2020 presidential election had been marred by widespread voter fraud and systemic irregularities. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Democrats make ad buy calling on Johnson to resign
How to plan a safe and successful ski trip to Tahoe during the pandemic
Face coverings and physical distancing are required at every resort. Resorts are asking skiers to wear protective masks or double-layer their buffs to minimize the risk of virus transmission. Many have installed radio frequency identification (RFID) readers at chairlifts to scan skiers’ passes quickly and keep lift lines moving swiftly. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows says it invested $1 million in COVID safety, including “electrostatic sanitizing sprayers” used to disinfect the resort. … [Read more...] about How to plan a safe and successful ski trip to Tahoe during the pandemic
