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Costco opens up single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine appointments across the Bay Area
By | Bay Area News GroupCostco on Friday for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine at nearly two dozen stores across the Bay Area, substantially expanding the superstore chain’s vaccination offerings in the region.Appointments are available to anyone who meets , including people who are 50 or older, those ages 16-49 with high-risk health conditions or disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and workers in healthcare, food and agriculture, education, public transit and emergency services.As of 9 a.m. Friday, there were still dozens of open time slots for next week at...…By | Bay Area News GroupCostco on Friday for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine at nearly two dozen stores across the Bay Area, substantially expanding the superstore chain’s vaccination offerings in the region.Appointments are available to anyone who meets , including people who are 50 or older, those ages 16-49 with high-risk health conditions or disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and workers in healthcare, food and agriculture, education, public transit and emergency services.As of 9 a.m. Friday, there were still dozens of open time slots for next week at...WW…
Santa Clara County thought fining businesses that broke the rules would help stop COVID. Here’s how it’s going
When Sara Dubon opened her first floral shop in the midst of the pandemic, she knew it might be financially risky. But she didn’t anticipate the risk from Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 prevention squad, who hit her with a $500 fine without any written warning after just one month.The reason?No posted notice about the six-person capacity limit at her tiny storefront in San Jose’s Westfield Oakridge mall.“I should have no excuse, but I’ve never had a store before and I honestly just didn’t know I could get fined for that,” Dubon said, noting she followed county instructions for all other...…When Sara Dubon opened her first floral shop in the midst of the pandemic, she knew it might be financially risky. But she didn’t anticipate the risk from Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 prevention squad, who hit her with a $500 fine without any written warning after just one month.The reason?No posted notice about the six-person capacity limit at her tiny storefront in San Jose’s Westfield Oakridge mall.“I should have no excuse, but I’ve never had a store before and I honestly just didn’t know I could get fined for that,” Dubon said, noting she followed county instructions for all other...WW…
Santa Clara Police Department is plagued by systemic racism, sergeant alleges in lawsuit
A Santa Clara police sergeant is suing the city and its police chief, alleging that the Santa Clara Police Department has been plagued by systemic racism, thwarting people of color from rising to leadership positions.In the federal lawsuit — filed Monday against the City of Santa Clara, Police Chief Patrick Nikolai and Captain Todd Cummins — Santa Clara Police Sgt. Jacob Malae, who identifies as Samoan, alleges that his race and national origin were “substantial motivating reasons” why he was passed over for a promotion and denied overtime pay. He is seeking payment of at least $3 million...…A Santa Clara police sergeant is suing the city and its police chief, alleging that the Santa Clara Police Department has been plagued by systemic racism, thwarting people of color from rising to leadership positions.In the federal lawsuit — filed Monday against the City of Santa Clara, Police Chief Patrick Nikolai and Captain Todd Cummins — Santa Clara Police Sgt. Jacob Malae, who identifies as Samoan, alleges that his race and national origin were “substantial motivating reasons” why he was passed over for a promotion and denied overtime pay. He is seeking payment of at least $3 million...WW…
Costco begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in the Bay Area
Costco on Saturday became the latest pharmacy chain to announce that it would begin offering coronavirus vaccines to Bay Area residents.Starting this week, Costco will be administering vaccines, typically Moderna, at select stores across California, including one in Marin County, according toThe Costco store located at 300 Vintage Way in Novato will be the first in the Bay Area to offer vaccination appointments. Eligible people — currently limited to essential health care workers — can book an appointment at the Novato store for as early as Friday, according toAlthough Costco is a...…Costco on Saturday became the latest pharmacy chain to announce that it would begin offering coronavirus vaccines to Bay Area residents.Starting this week, Costco will be administering vaccines, typically Moderna, at select stores across California, including one in Marin County, according toThe Costco store located at 300 Vintage Way in Novato will be the first in the Bay Area to offer vaccination appointments. Eligible people — currently limited to essential health care workers — can book an appointment at the Novato store for as early as Friday, according toAlthough Costco is a...WW…
San Jose gym, fined nearly $1 million for defying COVID-19 rules, closes its doors — for now
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: California Ripped Fitness is seen on Feb. 3, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The fitness gym continues to operate indoors in defiance of the state’s COVID-19 public health order. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)A San Jose gym that has racked up nearly $1 million in fines for operating indoors has finally closed, although likely for not very long as Santa Clara County is inching closer to letting businesses reopen now that California COVID-19 cases have dipped to the lowest level since fall.California Ripped Fitness’ decision to temporarily close its indoor...…SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: California Ripped Fitness is seen on Feb. 3, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The fitness gym continues to operate indoors in defiance of the state’s COVID-19 public health order. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)A San Jose gym that has racked up nearly $1 million in fines for operating indoors has finally closed, although likely for not very long as Santa Clara County is inching closer to letting businesses reopen now that California COVID-19 cases have dipped to the lowest level since fall.California Ripped Fitness’ decision to temporarily close its indoor...WW…
San Jose passes mandatory $3-an-hour pay raise for grocery workers
Thousands of San Jose grocery store workers will soon receive a $3-an-hour boost on their paychecks, as San Jose became the latest city to pass a new ordinance compelling large grocers to offer their employees hazard pay for their high risk of catching COVID-19 at work.The San Jose City Council voted 7-3 Tuesday night for a new ordinance temporarily requiring corporate grocery stores, chain supermarkets and retail stores that sell groceries and employ at least 300 people nationwide to pay workers an additional $3 an hour on top of their regular wages. The ordinance will last...…Thousands of San Jose grocery store workers will soon receive a $3-an-hour boost on their paychecks, as San Jose became the latest city to pass a new ordinance compelling large grocers to offer their employees hazard pay for their high risk of catching COVID-19 at work.The San Jose City Council voted 7-3 Tuesday night for a new ordinance temporarily requiring corporate grocery stores, chain supermarkets and retail stores that sell groceries and employ at least 300 people nationwide to pay workers an additional $3 an hour on top of their regular wages. The ordinance will last...WW…
San Jose passes mandatory $3-an-hour pay raise for grocery workers
By | Bay Area News GroupThousands of San Jose grocery store workers will soon receive a $3-an-hour boost on their paychecks, as San Jose became the latest city to pass a new ordinance compelling large grocers to offer their employees hazard pay for their high risk of catching COVID-19 at work.The San Jose City Council voted 7-3 Tuesday night for a new ordinance temporarily requiring corporate grocery stores, chain supermarkets and retail stores that sell groceries and employ at least 300 people nationwide to pay workers an additional $3 an hour on top of their regular wages....…By | Bay Area News GroupThousands of San Jose grocery store workers will soon receive a $3-an-hour boost on their paychecks, as San Jose became the latest city to pass a new ordinance compelling large grocers to offer their employees hazard pay for their high risk of catching COVID-19 at work.The San Jose City Council voted 7-3 Tuesday night for a new ordinance temporarily requiring corporate grocery stores, chain supermarkets and retail stores that sell groceries and employ at least 300 people nationwide to pay workers an additional $3 an hour on top of their regular wages....WW…
Historic monument in San Jose’s Japantown defaced overnight
By | Bay Area News GroupTo the dismay of many in San Jose’s Japantown, vandals spray-painted red graffiti overnight on a granite monument erected years ago to honor Japanese immigrants.Jasmine Rast, the owner of Roy’s Station Coffee and Teas, said her family discovered the spray-painted monument early Monday morning. The monument was painted with two monikers: “DEKO” and “JBF.”The Issei Pioneer stone — one of three landmarks on the corner of North Fifth Street and Jackson Street — honors the first-generation Issei pioneers who made the arduous journey from Japan to Santa Clara Valley more...…By | Bay Area News GroupTo the dismay of many in San Jose’s Japantown, vandals spray-painted red graffiti overnight on a granite monument erected years ago to honor Japanese immigrants.Jasmine Rast, the owner of Roy’s Station Coffee and Teas, said her family discovered the spray-painted monument early Monday morning. The monument was painted with two monikers: “DEKO” and “JBF.”The Issei Pioneer stone — one of three landmarks on the corner of North Fifth Street and Jackson Street — honors the first-generation Issei pioneers who made the arduous journey from Japan to Santa Clara Valley more...WW…
Will San Jose move to densify single-family neighborhoods like Sacramento just did?
By | Bay Area News GroupAfter Sacramento recently took the bold step toward becoming the first city in California to eliminate traditional single-family zoning, some San Jose housing advocates and residents hope the capital of Silicon Valley can build off of the momentum.San Jose is considering a similar zoning shift that would allow up to four dwelling units on a single-family lot — a conceptLiving in a neighborhood where each lot has one home and a surrounding yard is an ideal deeply embedded into American life, and single-family zoning is what ensures cities uphold that standard. But...…By | Bay Area News GroupAfter Sacramento recently took the bold step toward becoming the first city in California to eliminate traditional single-family zoning, some San Jose housing advocates and residents hope the capital of Silicon Valley can build off of the momentum.San Jose is considering a similar zoning shift that would allow up to four dwelling units on a single-family lot — a conceptLiving in a neighborhood where each lot has one home and a surrounding yard is an ideal deeply embedded into American life, and single-family zoning is what ensures cities uphold that standard. But...WW…
Santa Clara County now offering no-appointment, walk-up vaccines
By | Bay Area News GroupWith COVID-19 vaccine supply now exceeding demand, Santa Clara County officials announced that they will begin offering drop-in doses to anyone who is 16 or older and lives, works or attends school in the county — no appointment needed.From Tuesday to Sunday of this week, 13 clinics across the county will be offering walk-up vaccines. Availability will be subject to supply and capacity limits at each site.The announcement marks a stark turning point from just a few weeks ago when Santa Clara County to residents, citing a vaccine shortage.Since then, the county has...…By | Bay Area News GroupWith COVID-19 vaccine supply now exceeding demand, Santa Clara County officials announced that they will begin offering drop-in doses to anyone who is 16 or older and lives, works or attends school in the county — no appointment needed.From Tuesday to Sunday of this week, 13 clinics across the county will be offering walk-up vaccines. Availability will be subject to supply and capacity limits at each site.The announcement marks a stark turning point from just a few weeks ago when Santa Clara County to residents, citing a vaccine shortage.Since then, the county has...WW…
