Gov. Newsom: 4 Stage Plan to Reopen California’s Economy

From Gov.ca.gov – Update on California’s Pandemic Roadmap, 4/28/20 Below is the powerpoint Governor Newsom used at his noon press conference today to outline the process for California’s road to modifying stay-at-home orders and re-opening the businesses and workplaces.  A good summary can be found at CBS8 San Diego.  (A print version is likely to … Continue reading Gov. Newsom: 4 Stage Plan to Reopen California’s Economy

Letter from Andrés Soto: Chagrined at Valero’s alcohol diversion

By Andrés Soto, April 27, 2020 As we wound down the first shelter in place Earth Day/Week, I was prodded into chuckling at the Herald’s front page story of Valero diverting some of its ethanol production to the making of hand sanitizing liquids! This is like applying antibiotic ointment to a bleeding gun shot wound. … Continue reading Letter from Andrés Soto: Chagrined at Valero’s alcohol diversion

Social distancing urged as sunny weekend tempts Californians

[Editor: This story describes Southern California beaches, but I witnessed similar high usage of our Benicia 9th Street Alvarez Park beach and grounds yesterday.  Benicia currently follows Solano County’s recommendation that we all wear face coverings when in public.  – R.S.] Heat wave draws ‘summer day crowd’ to California beach Associated Press (Vallejo Times-Herald), April … Continue reading Social distancing urged as sunny weekend tempts Californians

DETAILS: Solano County extends shelter-at-home order to May 17

Solano County Press Release, April 24, 2020  [See full text: Order of the Health Officer 2020-05.] Solano County Health Officer extends shelter at home health order and directive through May 17, 2020 April 24, 2020 SOLANO COUNTY – Solano County Public Health officials have extended the County’s shelter at home health order and directive until May 17, … Continue reading DETAILS: Solano County extends shelter-at-home order to May 17