Solano County playing with fire: opening nail salons, massage establishments and tatoo shops… but with detailed restrictions

Nail salons, tattoo shops can reopen Friday in Solano County San Francisco Chronicle, by Matt Kawahara, June 16, 2020 Nail salons, massage establishments, tattoo shops and other personal care services will be allowed to reopen in Solano County on Friday, county officials announced. State officials last week cleared personal care operations to resume this week … Continue reading Solano County playing with fire: opening nail salons, massage establishments and tatoo shops… but with detailed restrictions

Benicia City Council considers mandatory face mask order – staff recommends approval

The following business item is on the Benicia City Council agenda for Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  Below you will find instructions for sending your comment to staff and council members. 14.A – RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE WEARING OF FACE COVERINGS IN BENICIA (Assistant City Manager) At the May 26, 2020 City Council study session, the City … Continue reading Benicia City Council considers mandatory face mask order – staff recommends approval

Proposed EPA rule would disadvantage minority communities

[Editor: The excellent article below does not link to the EPA’s proposed new rule.  It can be found here, and note that PUBLIC COMMENTS may be sent on or before July 27, 2020.  Submit your comment here.  – R.S.] Soot rule thrusts EPA into spotlight on race E&E News, by Jean Chemnick, June 12, 2020 … Continue reading Proposed EPA rule would disadvantage minority communities

Solano coronavirus – big jump in number of cases, holding steady in hospitalizations

UPDATE: See today’s latest information Monday, June 15: 28 new positive cases (all on Saturday), no new deaths. Total now 685 cases, 23 deaths. Source: Solano County Coronavirus Information & Resources Previous report, Friday, June 12 Summary Solano County reported 28 new positive cases on Saturday, and held steady on Sunday and Monday, total of 685. No … Continue reading Solano coronavirus – big jump in number of cases, holding steady in hospitalizations