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VOL. 9, NO. 20
RESTAURANT BUSINESS REMAINS CHALLENGING AS NEWSOM SETS NEW RULES TO OPEN Modification of mandates could help reopen restaurants for dine in Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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uesday’s state press conference in Sacramento was soberly optimistic, to paraphrase Governor Gavin Newsom. He announced modifications to the statewide stay-at-home order to allow more businesses in California to reopen, including dine-in restaurants, shopping malls and offices. Stressing that 70 percent of the state has at least partially reopened, Newsom stressed in no uncertain terms the importance of testing and contact tracing as the key figures in getting back to business. Newsom said that the figures of COVID-19 patients are showing signs of stability and stressed that the latest numbers are “encouraging.” Stressing the importance of reduced capacity and social distancing for restaurants, Newsom said it is not a “one size fits all.” Every restaurant is different and flexibility in spacing is just one part of the state’s guidelines published in PDF form Tuesday. So far only two counties, Butte and El Dorado, have met the state requirements to move further into phase 2 of reopenings. In order to be ready to open for dine-in
service, restaurants must adhere to the following, according to state guidelines: • Have disposable menus or post menus online so diners can view them on their own devices. • Cutlery, napkins and cups should not be "pre-set" on the table before diners sit down. • Avoid use of shared condiments. • Pre-roll utensils in napkins before giving them to customers. • Takeout containers for leftovers must be filled by customers. • Thoroughly clean tables, chairs, etc. after each group's use. • No table-side food preparation. • Bar areas inside restaurants should stay closed. Diners should also wear masks inside restaurants when they aren't eating, the guidelines stress, plus many more suggestions to keep customers and staff safe. Federal Government Struggles With Guidelines Not everyone is as cautiously optimistic as Governor Newsom, including Dr. Anthony Fauci. With President Trump pushing hard to SEE RESTAURANTS PAGE 9
A long-time Lucky Baldwin’s server, Tatiana Fister, was one of those who lost her job in March.– Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News