FROM THE EDITOR June 2020

We’re Open! Maybe. Kind of.

The one thing I know for sure, is that I don’t know anything that’s for sure. We are bombarded with information about what is happening with coronavirus, we receive constant updates from the federal, state, county and city agencies, all giving us different information, and many times the information is conflicting. I think the only thing that everyone agrees on is that they do not want to test positive for the virus and end up in a hospital. Other than that, we’re in-between and uncomfortable.

Our community of retailers and restaurants are starting to reopen. They are followed by hair salons and barbers and hopefully by early to mid-June, gyms and fitness centers. All will have to observe specific criteria that is still being developed by state and county.

June is usually known for Father’s Day, weddings, and graduations. Weddings have been postponed, and Father’s Day will return to normal, but graduation from high school comes just once in a lifetime. Benicia School District has done everything in their power to make the graduating class of 2020, and their commencement, worthy of remembrance. Please see our article about how the school, the parents and the community are celebrating Benicia High School graduating class of 2020.

As restrictions on outdoor activities are eased, we are more than ready to get outside. Most of the State and National parks will remain closed, but there are many other areas that are available to hike, bike, run and walk. Our list of open parks and the new rules of the trail will help you plan a father’s day outing and our articles about “Benicia’s Best Burgers” and “Father Knows Best” brews and cocktails will take care of getting dad his favorite food and libation.

Like it or not (and there’s no one who likes any of this), we’re in the transition between “WTF” and “What next?” We can only hope that what’s next is better than what was.

Take care everyone. Stay safe. Be healthy.

-Mary

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