Why is bay area so hot

Amid the dire landscape of the hospitality industry, a handful of restaurant owners have emerged more resilient than they ever expected — and some are even doing better than before shelter-in-place, including those serving Silicon Valley tech workers who no longer get free lunch at the office. Some have experimented with expanded delivery options and special menus, like Monleón, others have offered meal kits for customers to recreate their dishes at home. Of course, success is relative in the days of the coronavirus. For some, being guardedly optimistic in their survival over the next few months already feels like a victory. … [Read more...] about Why some Bay Area restaurants have actually thrived during shelter-in-place

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Francisco State had 250 members signed up for their spring classes before the shelter order went into effect, says director Kathy Bruin. The classes, which cover a range of topics in the arts, humanities and sciences, are a lifeline for many seniors who might not otherwise have many opportunities to socialize with peers. When the shelter order canceled spring sessions, Bruin says she knew it was imperative that classes and lectures shift online. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus has amplified issues for older Bay Area adults, but they’re still living life

But the other side of the argument is that wineries tend to bring visitors from far away, with 65% of Napa Valley’s yearly visitors coming from out of town. Wine critic Esther Mobley delves into the special situations that wineries are in as cities and towns begin to reopen. … [Read more...] about Bay Briefing: The search for coronavirus treatments expands

“As parents, you don’t see the teachers very much — but the girls saw them every day for nine months the past four years,” Frank Riva said. “You forget those kinds of bonds that develop. … You could see it meant a lot to the kids and teachers.” … [Read more...] about High school seniors embrace improvised graduation events in strange final year

6:25 a.m. Trump mischaracterizes Newsom’s absentee ballots plan: President Trump sent out a misleading tweet Tuesday morning about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to send every registered voter in the state a mail ballot to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. “The Governor of California is sending Ballots to millions of people, anyone (...) living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there, will get one,” Trump said in a tweet. “That will be followed up with professionals telling all of these people, many of whom have never even thought of voting before, how, and for whom, to vote. This will be a Rigged Election. No way!” Newsom announced the absentee ballot effort earlier this month as a safety precaution to allow people to avoid packing into polling places on election day. Read more on Newsom’s plan. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus live updates: Pandemic fury engulfs Prop.13 measure on California ballot