mercurynews--2020-07-14--Raiders’ Trent Brown: Pro Bowl right tackle says he’s serious about lifting weights for the first ti

Raiders’ Trent Brown: Pro Bowl right tackle says he’s serious about lifting weights for the first time

Raiders right tackle Trent Brown was temporarily the NFL ’ s highest-paid lineman , a mountain of a man who could move mountains .
And he reached that status ( Brown is now the fourth highest paid lineman ) without being serious about lifting weights .
That was one of the revelations from Brown during a 45-minute interview posted Monday by Bleacher Report ’ s Adam Lefkoe — all while Brown was having his hair cut by his personal barber .
“ I wasn ’ t really big on lifting weights until this offseason , ” Brown said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve ever been right now .
.
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last year I dealt with a lot of small , nagging injuries .
I ended the season on ( injured reserve ) .
I ’ ve been trying to focus on strengthening the small muscles .
Me and my trainer have been going at it since the end of January.
” Other observations from Brown ( some edited for language and clarity ) : Familiarity — for the first time “ This is actually going to be the first time in my career being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
I ’ ve had a different head coach every year , a different system , a different offense .
It ’ s going to be special .
The carryover is going to be crazy.
” His love for the game — Brown concedes he didn ’ t watch a lot of football “ I used to be in that category .
I ’ m not going to lie to you .
Over the years , the last couple of years I fell in love with the game even more .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
I ’ d rather watch games than film .
I think the commentary makes it that much better and easier to watch.
” “ I ’ ve been able stay focused on training and being a dad .
I ’ m so glad we didn ’ t have OTAs .
I was able to be with my kids and I really enjoyed it .
This has been the best offseason I ’ ve ever had.
” Escaping the cost of California and having friends visit “ State taxes are whipping our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no reason .
We ’ re all pretty pumped for it .
None of us gamble so it ’ s going to be normal for us .
Country boys , we ’ re going to be in Vegas .
It ’ s more slow-paced than the bay .
More our style.
” His real height ( Brown is listed at 6-foot-8 ) “ I ’ m like 6-9 , 1/8 .
I don ’ t know why they won ’ t give me my inch , man.
” The impact of 2019 rookies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a good eye for Maxx and Clelin , i saw them every day and they ’ re young , they ’ re full of energy .
I got ta come to practice with it every day .
Boys don ’ t turn it off.
” Advice to Jets ’ 350-plus pound first-round draft pick Mekhi Becton ( they share the same personal line coach ) “ Predraft , everybody is trying to ( dump ) on you because of your weight .
I just told him , if you can ball , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let anyone put a number on your game .
Don ’ t let folks get in your head .
That messed with me early in my career , ` You need to be this weight.
’ I didn ’ t have the proper energy .
I didn ’ t eat right because I wanted to make sure I make weight .
I ’ m probably more athletic than 90 percent of the linemen in the NFL.
” The sport of his youth “ When I was younger the first sport I participated in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a free-for-all type class Saturday morning at the YMCA .
Balance beam , the rings , everything in there , really.
” • Why Greg Papa ’ s Barret Robbins interview didn ’ t air — until now • Changing the nickname of the NFL team in Washington : Better late than never , but so very , very late My best friend , we talked about that .
How do you stay hungry , bro ?
You got the contract , you got the ring .
Hall of Fame is dream , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the hands of others .
I can only do my best to keep getting better and do my job and keep ballin ’ .
If they notice , they notice .
If not , they don ’ t .
Winning Super Bowls and getting paid , and just leaving a legacy for myself , my kids and their kids , that ’ s what it ’ s all about for me.
” “ It was definitely a landing spot I didn ’ t think of beforehand .
I honestly thought we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all the stuff that was going on .
.
.
after the fact , when you look at what they already had , it makes a whole lot of sense .
They ’ ve got weapons everywhere.
” The Raiders ’ O-line and this year ’ s prospects “ Even leading up to last year ’ season I felt we had the best O-line in the league .
I love our O-line coach .
I love our O-line room .
Rodney ( Hudson ) is the best center in the league .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
.
Considering we had the best run game in the league , we were seeing eight-man fronts every week .
.
.
just having the weapons we added in the draft and free agency , it ’ s about to be scary .
”

Raiders right tackle Trent Brown was temporarily the NFL’s highest-paid lineman, a mountain of a man who could move mountains.
And he reached that status (Brown is now the fourth-highest paid lineman) without being serious about lifting weights.
That was one of the revelations from Brown during a 45-minute interview posted Monday by Bleacher Report’s Adam Lefkoe — all while Brown was having his hair cut by his personal barber.
🚨🚨🚨 New episode alert! Trent Brown — with one of the CLEANEST Twitter handles in the game @trent — chats with @AdamLefkoe about Gruden, the Raiders (his SB guarantee is not to be missed), and his experience with … gymnastics?!? 🐐🔥https://t.co/0to31jJ1Oz pic.twitter.com/S1glCUNg7v — The Lefkoe Show (@LefkoeShow) July 13, 2020
“I wasn’t really big on lifting weights until this offseason,” Brown said. “I’m as strong as I’ve ever been right now . . . last year I dealt with a lot of small, nagging injuries. I ended the season on (injured reserve). I’ve been trying to focus on strengthening the small muscles. Me and my trainer have been going at it since the end of January.”
Other observations from Brown (some edited for language and clarity):
Familiarity — for the first time
“This is actually going to be the first time in my career being in the same system for a second time. I’ve had a different head coach every year, a different system, a different offense. It’s going to be special. The carryover is going to be crazy.”
His love for the game — Brown concedes he didn’t watch a lot of football
“I used to be in that category. I’m not going to lie to you. Over the years, the last couple of years I fell in love with the game even more. I’m eating, sleeping and breathing it. I’d rather watch games than film. I think the commentary makes it that much better and easier to watch.”
His favorite offseason
“I’ve been able stay focused on training and being a dad. I’m so glad we didn’t have OTAs. I was able to be with my kids and I really enjoyed it. This has been the best offseason I’ve ever had.”
Escaping the cost of California and having friends visit
“State taxes are whipping our ass. High-ass cost of living for no reason. We’re all pretty pumped for it. None of us gamble so it’s going to be normal for us. Country boys, we’re going to be in Vegas. It’s more slow-paced than the bay. More our style.”
His real height (Brown is listed at 6-foot-8)
“I’m like 6-9, 1/8. I don’t know why they won’t give me my inch, man.”
The impact of 2019 rookies Maxx Crosby and Clelin Ferrell
“I got a good eye for Maxx and Clelin, i saw them every day and they’re young, they’re full of energy. I gotta come to practice with it every day. Boys don’t turn it off.”
Advice to Jets’ 350-plus pound first-round draft pick Mekhi Becton (they share the same personal line coach)
“Predraft, everybody is trying to (dump) on you because of your weight. I just told him, if you can ball, you can ball. Don’t let anyone put a number on your game. Don’t let folks get in your head. That messed with me early in my career, ‘You need to be this weight.’ I didn’t have the proper energy. I didn’t eat right because I wanted to make sure I make weight. I’m probably more athletic than 90 percent of the linemen in the NFL.”
The sport of his youth
“When I was younger the first sport I participated in was gymnastics. It was really just a free-for-all type class Saturday morning at the YMCA. Balance beam, the rings, everything in there, really.”
His goals and legacy
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Former teammate Tom Brady signing with Tampa Bay
“It was definitely a landing spot I didn’t think of beforehand. I honestly thought we’d be going after him just because of all the stuff that was going on . . . after the fact, when you look at what they already had, it makes a whole lot of sense. They’ve got weapons everywhere.”
The Raiders’ O-line and this year’s prospects
“Even leading up to last year’ season I felt we had the best O-line in the league. I love our O-line coach. I love our O-line room. Rodney (Hudson) is the best center in the league. Hands down, without a doubt . . . Considering we had the best run game in the league, we were seeing eight-man fronts every week . . . just having the weapons we added in the draft and free agency, it’s about to be scary.”


mercurynews--2020-07-14--Coronavirus: California DMV extends expiring licenses to drivers over 70

Many drivers in California who are 70 years or older will get an automatic one-year extension on their driver ’ s licenses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic , the Department of Motor Vehicles announced Monday .
Those who have a noncommercial license that expires from March 1 to Dec. 31 of this year will get the extension .
This is being done to delay in-person visits to the DMV offices , which are required for that age group for license renewals .
Seniors are more susceptible to serious complications from getting the coronavirus .
The DMV has taken steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear face coverings and providing them too its employees .
But a glimpse at Fullerton ’ s DMV office on Monday showed the potential problem – long lines , albeit with customers spaced apart , reached into the parking lot on a day with temperatures in the mid-80s .
And the DMV has struggled to fill backlogged appointments , meant to severely cut down on wait times , and issue new ones .
Previously , the DMV had issued 120-day extensions to these drivers whose licenses expired March through July to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But with the again-surging numbers of people getting infected in some parts of California , the state agency took it a step further on Monday .
More changes could be on the way , too .
“ The DMV continues to streamline its processes to limit the time customers spend at an office , ” the agency said Monday in a statement .
“ The DMV is also contemplating other ways to safely serve seniors.
” Drivers won ’ t automatically receive documentation citing the extension in the mail , the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper documentation of the extension online , at dmv.ca.gov , starting on Wednesday , July 15 .
Those interested in the documentation should type “ extension ” into the search bar .
Law-enforcement agencies , the DMV said , have been notified that the state was extending the driver license deadline .
Further , the extensions won ’ t hurt the affected drivers if they travel by air .
The Transportation Security Administration says it will accept licenses and state-issued IDs that expire after March 1 in 2020 for a year after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ license expires in December .
The 83-year-old who lives in Studio City appreciated the department ’ s decision to go with a one-year extension .
“ I think ( DMV employees ) do a hard job under difficult circumstances , and if the ( licenses are ) extended , great , ” he said .
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Perhaps letting this one group of drivers re-up online or by mail next year makes more sense , he figured .
“ If this virus things keeps up , who knows what the world will be like , ” Rosenthal said .
“ I think that for people who don ’ t have an accident or a moving violation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these seniors ) do it once by mail.
” Those 70 or older who insist on renewing their licenses now can , if they want to wait in line .
“ They would have to fill out an online application and come to a DMV office to complete the application , ” said Anita Gore , a DMV deputy director .
“ No new appointments are currently available.
” The renewal deadline for drivers 69 years old and younger with licenses that expired between March and July is now July 3 .

Many drivers in California who are 70 years or older will get an automatic one-year extension on their driver’s licenses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced Monday.
Those who have a noncommercial license that expires from March 1 to Dec. 31 of this year will get the extension.
This is being done to delay in-person visits to the DMV offices, which are required for that age group for license renewals. Seniors are more susceptible to serious complications from getting the coronavirus.
The DMV has taken steps to curb the virus, requiring customers to wear face coverings and providing them too its employees. But a glimpse at Fullerton’s DMV office on Monday showed the potential problem – long lines, albeit with customers spaced apart, reached into the parking lot on a day with temperatures in the mid-80s.
And the DMV has struggled to fill backlogged appointments, meant to severely cut down on wait times, and issue new ones.
Previously, the DMV had issued 120-day extensions to these drivers whose licenses expired March through July to avoid physical office visits out of health concerns. But with the again-surging numbers of people getting infected in some parts of California, the state agency took it a step further on Monday.
More changes could be on the way, too.
“The DMV continues to streamline its processes to limit the time customers spend at an office,” the agency said Monday in a statement. “The DMV is also contemplating other ways to safely serve seniors.”
Drivers won’t automatically receive documentation citing the extension in the mail, the department said, although people can request official paper documentation of the extension online, at dmv.ca.gov, starting on Wednesday, July 15. Those interested in the documentation should type “extension” into the search bar.
Law-enforcement agencies, the DMV said, have been notified that the state was extending the driver license deadline.
Further, the extensions won’t hurt the affected drivers if they travel by air. The Transportation Security Administration says it will accept licenses and state-issued IDs that expire after March 1 in 2020 for a year after the expiration date.
Robert Rosenthal’s license expires in December. The 83-year-old who lives in Studio City appreciated the department’s decision to go with a one-year extension.
“I think (DMV employees) do a hard job under difficult circumstances, and if the (licenses are) extended, great,” he said.
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“If this virus things keeps up, who knows what the world will be like,” Rosenthal said. “I think that for people who don’t have an accident or a moving violation, the DMV can maybe let (these seniors) do it once by mail.”
Those 70 or older who insist on renewing their licenses now can, if they want to wait in line.
“They would have to fill out an online application and come to a DMV office to complete the application,” said Anita Gore, a DMV deputy director. “No new appointments are currently available.”
The renewal deadline for drivers 69 years old and younger with licenses that expired between March and July is now July 31.


mercurynews--2020-07-14--What Hong Kong Disneyland reclosure could mean for Disneyland

The reclosing of Hong Kong Disneyland amid an increase in coronavirus cases in the Chinese-ruled city offers a glimpse of what Disneyland fans can expect once Disney ’ s Anaheim theme parks reopen in the ever-changing COVID-19 era .
Hong Kong Disneyland will reclose on July 15 after being reopened for less than a month .
“ As required by the government and health authorities in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong , Hong Kong Disneyland park will temporarily close from July 15 , ” according to the Hong Kong Disneyland website .
No reopening date was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Disney California Adventure were forced to delay a planned reopening on Friday , July 17 and remain closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
The Downtown Disney outdoor shopping mall reopened to long lines and busting crowds on July 9 with enhanced health and safety measures .
Hong Kong Disneyland resort hotels will remain open with adjusted service levels and enhanced health and safety measures reflecting guidance from local health and government authorities , according to Disney .
The reshuttering of Hong Kong Disneyland comes amid a tightening of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government that has seen the closure or restriction of local businesses following a rise of 52 new COVID-19 cases in the city , according to CNBC .
Hong Kong Disneyland becomes the first Disney park to reclose due to a second wave of coronavirus cases after becoming the second Disney park to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Disney closed all 12 of its theme parks around the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on June 18 following the reopening of the Shanghai Disneyland theme park on May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 1 while the Disneyland Paris resort is set to reopen on Wednesday , July 15 .
Disney ’ s announcement regarding the coronavirus reclosure of Hong Kong Disneyland comes two days after the reopening of the Magic Kingdom and Disney ’ s Animal Kingdom on July 11 amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida .
Epcot and Disney ’ s Hollywood Studios are set to reopen on Wednesday , July 15 .
Florida shattered the single-day record in the United States with 15,299 new coronavirus cases on Sunday , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What does all this mean for Disneyland ?
The Disneyland resort will no longer be the only Disney resort to remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Disney has repeatedly indicated its intent to follow guidelines and directions from local health and government agencies .
In Florida , that means pushing forward amid criticism with the reopening of its Walt Disney World theme parks during a spike in coronavirus cases .
In Hong Kong , that mea • Disneyland and other theme parks must enforce this rule : Wear a mask or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attractions will remain closed when the park reopens ?
• How Disneyland will enforce mandatory mask rule when park reopens In California , the state delayed releasing theme park reopening guidelines until after the Fourth of July amid an increase in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations .
The state has shown a willingness to walk back reopening plans for bars , indoor dining and other forms of entertainment during the latest increase in coronavirus cases .
Disneyland was among the first theme parks to announce plans to close in mid-March at the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Since then , Disneyland ’ s proposed reopening has been delayed more than once .
Could Disneyland reopen follow a drop in coronavirus cases only to reclose less than a month later amid a new increase ?
Could Disney reopen its Anaheim theme parks amid a spike in cases ?
Hong Kong Disneyland and Walt Disney World indicate both scenarios are possible .

The reclosing of Hong Kong Disneyland amid an increase in coronavirus cases in the Chinese-ruled city offers a glimpse of what Disneyland fans can expect once Disney’s Anaheim theme parks reopen in the ever-changing COVID-19 era.
Hong Kong Disneyland will reclose on July 15 after being reopened for less than a month.
“As required by the government and health authorities in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland park will temporarily close from July 15,” according to the Hong Kong Disneyland website.
No reopening date was announced for Hong Kong Disneyland.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure were forced to delay a planned reopening on Friday, July 17 and remain closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown Disney outdoor shopping mall reopened to long lines and busting crowds on July 9 with enhanced health and safety measures.
Hong Kong Disneyland resort hotels will remain open with adjusted service levels and enhanced health and safety measures reflecting guidance from local health and government authorities, according to Disney.
The reshuttering of Hong Kong Disneyland comes amid a tightening of social distancing measures by the Hong Kong government that has seen the closure or restriction of local businesses following a rise of 52 new COVID-19 cases in the city, according to CNBC.
Hong Kong Disneyland becomes the first Disney park to reclose due to a second wave of coronavirus cases after becoming the second Disney park to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney closed all 12 of its theme parks around the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak. Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on June 18 following the reopening of the Shanghai Disneyland theme park on May 11. Tokyo Disneyland resort reopened on July 1 while the Disneyland Paris resort is set to reopen on Wednesday, July 15.
Disney’s announcement regarding the coronavirus reclosure of Hong Kong Disneyland comes two days after the reopening of the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 11 amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida. Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are set to reopen on Wednesday, July 15.
Florida shattered the single-day record in the United States with 15,299 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, according to the state’s health department.
What does all this mean for Disneyland?
The Disneyland resort will no longer be the only Disney resort to remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney has repeatedly indicated its intent to follow guidelines and directions from local health and government agencies. In Florida, that means pushing forward amid criticism with the reopening of its Walt Disney World theme parks during a spike in coronavirus cases. In Hong Kong, that mea
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mercurynews--2020-07-14--Sheriff: ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera saved her 4-year-old son before drowning

“ Glee ” star Naya Rivera ’ s 4-year-old son told investigators that his mother , whose body was found in Ventura County ’ s Lake Piru on Monday , boosted him back on to the deck of their rented boat before he looked back and saw her disappearing under the water , authorities said .
The Valencia native “ must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat , but not enough to save herself , ” Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference .
The boy , Josey Hollis Dorsey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life vest on the drifting pontoon boat about three hours after they launched on Lake Piru northwest of Los Angeles , setting off a five-day search that ended with the discovery of the body of the 33-year-old floating near the surface early Monday , authorities said .
The mother and son had gone swimming , which was permitted in that part of the lake , Ayub said .
She was not wearing a life vest .
Authorities believe that Rivera drowned accidentally , and that her body was most likely trapped in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before floating to the top , Ayub said .
Divers had already thoroughly searched the area where she was eventually found , but shrubbery that had grown wildly in the area , which was recently dry , must have kept her hidden in the murky water .
Family members chatted with Rivera via FaceTime when she was on the boat , and search crews watched those videos for clues to where she might have gone down , Ayub said .
“ It has been an extremely difficult time for her family throughout this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share in their grief.
” The body was flown 40 miles to the coroner ’ s office in Ventura , where an autopsy would be conducted , Sheriff ’ s Capt .
Eric Buschow said .
Rivera ’ s family has been notified of the discovery .
The lake an hour ’ s drive from Los Angeles was searched by dozens of divers working in waters with little visibility , with help from sonar and robotic devices combing the bottom and helicopters and drones searching above .
“ I can ’ t imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents , her family , ” Buschow said .
“ It takes an emotional toll on the search teams too.
” Rivera played singing cheerleader Santana Lopez for six seasons on the Fox musical-comedy “ Glee.
” She is the third major cast member from the show to die in their 30s .
The confirmation of her death comes seven years to the day after co-star Cory Monteith died at 31 from a toxic mix of alcohol and heroin , with the series losing one of its leads while it was still on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salling , who Rivera dated at one point , killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges .
Rivera was born in Valencia and grew up in the city , graduating from Valencia High in 2005 .
She got her show-business start at a young age , appearing in commercials for Kmart as a child .
At age 4 , she appeared in the TV series “ The Royal Family , ” starring comedian Redd Foxx .
Her parents are Yolanda , a former model and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily News , and George Rivera .
She made her movie debut in the horror film “ At the Devil ’ s Door ” in 2014 .
She also dabbled in music , releasing single in 2013 , “ Sorry ” , with rapper Big Sean , on Columbia Records .
She also had a recurring role on the Lifetime series “ Devious Maids.
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Rivera had experience boating on the lake in Los Padres National Forest , authorities said .
Surveillance video shows Rivera and her son , Josey Hollis Dorsey , leaving on the rented boat .
When the boat failed to return , its vendor found the vessel drifting in the northern end of the lake late Wednesday afternoon with the boy asleep on board , about three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The boy told investigators that he and his mother had been swimming and he got back into the boat but she didn ’ t , according to a sheriff ’ s office statement .
The boy was wearing a life vest , and another life jacket was found in the boat along with Rivera ’ s purse and identification .
The boy , Rivera ’ s son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey , was safe and healthy and quickly reunited with family members after he was found , authorities said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly four years of marriage .
The most recent tweet on Rivera ’ s account , from the day before her death , read “ just the two of us ” along with a photo of her and her son .

“Glee” star Naya Rivera ’s 4-year-old son told investigators that his mother, whose body was found in Ventura County’s Lake Piru on Monday, boosted him back on to the deck of their rented boat before he looked back and saw her disappearing under the water, authorities said.
The Valencia native “must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself,” Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference.
The boy, Josey Hollis Dorsey, was found asleep and alone in a life vest on the drifting pontoon boat about three hours after they launched on Lake Piru northwest of Los Angeles, setting off a five-day search that ended with the discovery of the body of the 33-year-old floating near the surface early Monday, authorities said.
The mother and son had gone swimming, which was permitted in that part of the lake, Ayub said. She was not wearing a life vest.
Authorities believe that Rivera drowned accidentally, and that her body was most likely trapped in the vegetation under the lake for several days before floating to the top, Ayub said.
Divers had already thoroughly searched the area where she was eventually found, but shrubbery that had grown wildly in the area, which was recently dry, must have kept her hidden in the murky water.
Family members chatted with Rivera via FaceTime when she was on the boat, and search crews watched those videos for clues to where she might have gone down, Ayub said.
“It has been an extremely difficult time for her family throughout this ordeal,” Ayub said “We share in their grief.”
The body was flown 40 miles to the coroner’s office in Ventura, where an autopsy would be conducted, Sheriff’s Capt. Eric Buschow said. Rivera’s family has been notified of the discovery.
The lake an hour’s drive from Los Angeles was searched by dozens of divers working in waters with little visibility, with help from sonar and robotic devices combing the bottom and helicopters and drones searching above.
“I can’t imagine what it’s like for her parents, her family,” Buschow said. “It takes an emotional toll on the search teams too.”
Rivera played singing cheerleader Santana Lopez for six seasons on the Fox musical-comedy “Glee.”
She is the third major cast member from the show to die in their 30s.
The confirmation of her death comes seven years to the day after co-star Cory Monteith died at 31 from a toxic mix of alcohol and heroin, with the series losing one of its leads while it was still on the air.
Another co-star, Mark Salling, who Rivera dated at one point, killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Rivera was born in Valencia and grew up in the city, graduating from Valencia High in 2005.
She got her show-business start at a young age, appearing in commercials for Kmart as a child. At age 4, she appeared in the TV series “The Royal Family,” starring comedian Redd Foxx.
Her parents are Yolanda, a former model and a former executive assistant at the Los Angeles Daily News, and George Rivera.
She made her movie debut in the horror film “At the Devil’s Door” in 2014. She also dabbled in music, releasing single in 2013, “Sorry”, with rapper Big Sean, on Columbia Records. She also had a recurring role on the Lifetime series “Devious Maids.”
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Rivera had experience boating on the lake in Los Padres National Forest, authorities said.
Surveillance video shows Rivera and her son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, leaving on the rented boat.
When the boat failed to return, its vendor found the vessel drifting in the northern end of the lake late Wednesday afternoon with the boy asleep on board, about three hours after it was first taken out. The boy told investigators that he and his mother had been swimming and he got back into the boat but she didn’t, according to a sheriff’s office statement.
The boy was wearing a life vest, and another life jacket was found in the boat along with Rivera’s purse and identification.
The boy, Rivera’s son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey, was safe and healthy and quickly reunited with family members after he was found, authorities said.
His parents divorced in 2018 after nearly four years of marriage.
The most recent tweet on Rivera’s account, from the day before her death, read “just the two of us” along with a photo of her and her son.


mercurynews--2020-07-14--Orange County Board of Education votes to support return to school without social distancing, masks

On the same day that Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified district administrators announced their schools would start online only in the fall , the Orange County Board of Education went a different way .
The conservative-leaning board voted Monday night on its own guidelines : for students to return to campus , without social distancing or face masks .
The lone dissenting vote was Trustee Beckie Gomez , also the only board member to wear a mask during the meeting .
The board has no power to direct any of Orange County ’ s 27 school districts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct opposition to those issued by the Orange County Department of Education , state public health officials and others .
Monday night ’ s meeting struck a similar note to a forum called by the board last month , when most of the health and public policy experts represented one side : against masks and social distancing .
During the board meeting in Costa Mesa on Monday night , most of the 22 speakers allowed to address the board said they want schools to return to normal .
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( Discussion during the June 24 forum led to the report voted on Monday night . )
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .
And by 8 p.m. , a petition urging the board to follow California guidelines for reopening schools had more than 35,000 signatures and continued to gain momentum .
The board , petitioners said , has “ a moral imperative and a social duty to prioritize the safety of our schools , ” including the use of mandatory masks and social distancing .

On the same day that Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified district administrators announced their schools would start online only in the fall, the Orange County Board of Education went a different way.
The conservative-leaning board voted Monday night on its own guidelines: for students to return to campus, without social distancing or face masks.
The lone dissenting vote was Trustee Beckie Gomez, also the only board member to wear a mask during the meeting.
The board has no power to direct any of Orange County’s 27 school districts to follow its guidelines, which are in direct opposition to those issued by the Orange County Department of Education, state public health officials and others.
Monday night’s meeting struck a similar note to a forum called by the board last month, when most of the health and public policy experts represented one side: against masks and social distancing. During the board meeting in Costa Mesa on Monday night, most of the 22 speakers allowed to address the board said they want schools to return to normal.
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Meanwhile, thousands of people followed the meeting online. And by 8 p.m., a petition urging the board to follow California guidelines for reopening schools had more than 35,000 signatures and continued to gain momentum. The board, petitioners said, has “a moral imperative and a social duty to prioritize the safety of our schools,” including the use of mandatory masks and social distancing.


mercurynews--2020-07-14--New White House campaign urges jobless to ‘find something new’

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE | The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to go out and “ find something new.
” The opening ad in the “ Find Something New ” campaign beginning Tuesday features ordinary people sharing their stories .
A companion website provides links to training and other resources .
The Trump administration has long emphasized skills-based job and vocational training as an alternative to two- or four-year college degree programs , arguing that college isn ’ t for everyone and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a degree .
But the long-in-the-works effort has taken on a new sense of urgency after the coronavirus outbreak cost millions of people their jobs , many of which may be lost forever .
The campaign is a product of the White House ’ s American Workforce Policy Advisory Board , which President Donald Trump created in 2018 .
The board is co-chaired by Trump ’ s daughter and White House adviser , Ivanka Trump , and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross .
“ There has never been a more critical time for Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of the multiple pathways to career success and gain the vocational training and skills they need to fill jobs in a changing economy , ” said Ivanka Trump , who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania ’ s Wharton School .
The nonprofit Ad Council on Tuesday was announcing “ Find Something New , ” which it created in collaboration with IBM , Apple and members of the Business Roundtable , along with the White House and the workforce policy advisory board .
The initial 30-second spot features ordinary people talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Among them are a fitness instructor who completed an apprenticeship program and became a welder after her gym went under , and a man who lost his job twice in one year , took online certification courses and now works as a tech consultant .
“ I got laid off twice , but you got to keep going , ” the man says , adding later on in the ad : “ I ’ m now a consultant in the tech space.
” • Coronavirus : Oakland workers rally for right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black and Latinx women in California have lost work at three times the rate of white men • Coronavirus unemployment : California jobless claims drop for two weeks in a row Another woman says she had no career plan after finishing high school , but “ I found a medical course online ” and became a phlebotomist .
“ You will find something , ” she says .
The companion website offers links to education and training options , including online and virtual learning .
Additional ads are expected to be produced .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ digital and print platforms in time and space donated by various media companies , the Ad Council said .
Funding was provided by more than 20 corporations and organizations , including Apple , IBM and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce .
The Ad Council declined to disclose the cost of the campaign .
which will run at least through the end of the year .

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE | The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to go out and “find something new.”
The opening ad in the “Find Something New” campaign beginning Tuesday features ordinary people sharing their stories. A companion website provides links to training and other resources.
The Trump administration has long emphasized skills-based job and vocational training as an alternative to two- or four-year college degree programs, arguing that college isn’t for everyone and that many jobs don’t require a degree.
But the long-in-the-works effort has taken on a new sense of urgency after the coronavirus outbreak cost millions of people their jobs, many of which may be lost forever.
The campaign is a product of the White House’s American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, which President Donald Trump created in 2018. The board is co-chaired by Trump’s daughter and White House adviser, Ivanka Trump, and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
“There has never been a more critical time for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to be aware of the multiple pathways to career success and gain the vocational training and skills they need to fill jobs in a changing economy,” said Ivanka Trump, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
The nonprofit Ad Council on Tuesday was announcing “Find Something New,” which it created in collaboration with IBM, Apple and members of the Business Roundtable, along with the White House and the workforce policy advisory board.
The initial 30-second spot features ordinary people talking about their experiences with career challenges and transitions. Among them are a fitness instructor who completed an apprenticeship program and became a welder after her gym went under, and a man who lost his job twice in one year, took online certification courses and now works as a tech consultant.
“I got laid off twice, but you got to keep going,” the man says, adding later on in the ad: “I’m now a consultant in the tech space.”
Another woman says she had no career plan after finishing high school, but “I found a medical course online” and became a phlebotomist. “You will find something,” she says.
The companion website offers links to education and training options, including online and virtual learning.
Additional ads are expected to be produced. All will appear nationwide across TV, digital and print platforms in time and space donated by various media companies, the Ad Council said.
Funding was provided by more than 20 corporations and organizations, including Apple, IBM and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Ad Council declined to disclose the cost of the campaign. which will run at least through the end of the year.


mercurynews--2020-07-15--First COVID-19 vaccine ready for final testing

The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people ’ s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped , researchers reported Tuesday — as the shots are poised to begin key final testing .
“ No matter how you slice this , this is good news , ” Dr. Anthony Fauci , the U.S. government ’ s top infectious disease expert , told The Associated Press .
The experimental vaccine , developed by Fauci ’ s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. , will start its most important step around July 27 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus .
But Tuesday , researchers reported anxiously awaited findings from the first 45 volunteers who rolled up their sleeves back in March .
Sure enough , the vaccine provided a hoped-for immune boost .
Those early volunteers developed what are called neutralizing antibodies in their bloodstream — molecules key to blocking infection — at levels comparable to those found in people who survived COVID-19 , the research team reported in the New England Journal of Medicine .
“ This is an essential building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the trials that could actually determine whether the vaccine does protect against infection , ” said Dr. Lisa Jackson of the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle , who led the study .
There ’ s no guarantee but the government hopes to have results around the end of the year — record-setting speed for developing a vaccine .
The vaccine requires two doses , a month apart .
There were no serious side effects .
But more than half the study participants reported flu-like reactions to the shots that aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatigue , headache , chills , fever and pain at the injection site .
For three participants given the highest dose , those reactions were more severe ; that dose isn ’ t being pursued .
Some of those reactions are similar to coronavirus symptoms but they ’ re temporary , lasting about a day and occur right after vaccination , researchers noted .
“ Small price to pay for protection against COVID , ” said Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University Medical Center , a vaccine expert who wasn ’ t involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early results “ a good first step , ” and is optimistic that final testing could deliver answers about whether it ’ s really safe and effective by the beginning of next year .
“ It would be wonderful .
But that assumes everything ’ s working right on schedule , ” Schaffner cautioned .
Moderna ’ s share price jumped nearly 15 percent in trading after U.S. markets closed .
Shares of the company , based in Cambridge , Massachusetts , have nearly quadrupled this year .
Tuesday ’ s results only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later was expanded to include dozens of older adults , the age group most at risk from COVID-19 .
Those results aren ’ t public yet but regulators are evaluating them .
Fauci said final testing will include older adults , as well as people with chronic health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the virus — and Black and Latino populations likewise affected .
Nearly two dozen possible COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of testing around the world .
Candidates from China and Britain ’ s Oxford University also are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study will mark the world ’ s largest study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine so far .
And the NIH-developed shot isn ’ t the only one set for such massive U.S. testing , crucial to spot rare side effects .
The government plans similar large studies of the Oxford candidate and another by Johnson & Johnson ; separately , Pfizer Inc. is planning its own huge study .
Already , people can start signing up to volunteer for the different studies .
People think “ this is a race for one winner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every one of them on , ” said Fauci , who directs NIH ’ s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
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We need vaccines for the world , not only for our own country.
” Around the world , governments are investing in stockpiles of hundreds of millions of doses of the different candidates , in hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proven to work .
The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute ’ s Department of Science Education .
The AP is solely responsible for all content .

By Lauran Neergaard | Associated Press
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday — as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.
“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, told The Associated Press.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
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But Tuesday, researchers reported anxiously awaited findings from the first 45 volunteers who rolled up their sleeves back in March. Sure enough, the vaccine provided a hoped-for immune boost.
Those early volunteers developed what are called neutralizing antibodies in their bloodstream — molecules key to blocking infection — at levels comparable to those found in people who survived COVID-19, the research team reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
“This is an essential building block that is needed to move forward with the trials that could actually determine whether the vaccine does protect against infection,” said Dr. Lisa Jackson of the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle, who led the study.
There’s no guarantee but the government hopes to have results around the end of the year — record-setting speed for developing a vaccine.
The vaccine requires two doses, a month apart.
There were no serious side effects. But more than half the study participants reported flu-like reactions to the shots that aren’t uncommon with other vaccines — fatigue, headache, chills, fever and pain at the injection site. For three participants given the highest dose, those reactions were more severe; that dose isn’t being pursued.
Some of those reactions are similar to coronavirus symptoms but they’re temporary, lasting about a day and occur right after vaccination, researchers noted.
“Small price to pay for protection against COVID,” said Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a vaccine expert who wasn’t involved with the study.
He called the early results “a good first step,” and is optimistic that final testing could deliver answers about whether it’s really safe and effective by the beginning of next year.
“It would be wonderful. But that assumes everything’s working right on schedule,” Schaffner cautioned.
Moderna’s share price jumped nearly 15 percent in trading after U.S. markets closed. Shares of the company, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have nearly quadrupled this year.
Tuesday’s results only included younger adults. The first-step testing later was expanded to include dozens of older adults, the age group most at risk from COVID-19. Those results aren’t public yet but regulators are evaluating them. Fauci said final testing will include older adults, as well as people with chronic health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the virus — and Black and Latino populations likewise affected.
Nearly two dozen possible COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of testing around the world. Candidates from China and Britain’s Oxford University also are entering final testing stages.
The 30,000-person study will mark the world’s largest study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine so far. And the NIH-developed shot isn’t the only one set for such massive U.S. testing, crucial to spot rare side effects. The government plans similar large studies of the Oxford candidate and another by Johnson & Johnson; separately, Pfizer Inc. is planning its own huge study.
Already, people can start signing up to volunteer for the different studies.
People think “this is a race for one winner. Me, I’m cheering every one of them on,” said Fauci, who directs NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Around the world, governments are investing in stockpiles of hundreds of millions of doses of the different candidates, in hopes of speedily starting inoculations if any are proven to work.
The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.


mercurynews--2020-07-15--Coronavirus: Oakland gives “first dibs” to laid off airport and hotel workers

The Oakland City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday that guarantees laid off hotel and airport workers priority should their former employers start hiring again .
“ This will ensure that those who have dedicated their lives to these companies will get first offer , ” said councilmember Sheng Thao , who introduced the ordinance .
Regulated hotel and travel industries will be required to rehire laid off employees by seniority once they are ready to start hiring back .
The legislation will affect more than 10,000 Oakland workers , according to a press release from Thao ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers , ” said Safi Gami , a former Oakland Marriott employee .
“ They ’ re 10,000 families.
” Oakland is the latest city in California to pass a “ right to recall ” ordinance , following San Francisco and Los Angeles .
A number of labor organizations are now pushing for statewide legislation .
Thao , as well as residents and advocates at Tuesday ’ s meeting , pointed to the racial implications of the legislation : Black and Latina women have lost jobs at a rate three times higher than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the leisure and hospitality industry suffering the most job losses , according to the California Budget and Policy Center .
“ Many of these workers are women , immigrants , and people of color , ” said Thao .
The measure excludes restaurants with fewer than 500 employees to make sure small businesses are not “ unduly burdened , ” according to Councilmember Dan Kalb , although some labor organizers have criticized the lack of protection for restaurant employees .
“ This will protect workers in large chain restaurants such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more flexibility to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic , ” said Thao .
• New White House campaign urges jobless to ‘ find something new ’ • Coronavirus : Oakland workers rally for right to return to their jobs • Coronavirus : Black and Latinx women in California have lost work at three times the rate of white men The ordinance , set to take effect on August 15 , will come back to the council next week for final passage .
Enforcement will fall within the duties of the city ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If they ’ re out of work and they ’ re available , ” said councilmember Kab , “ they should get first dibs .
”

The Oakland City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday that guarantees laid off hotel and airport workers priority should their former employers start hiring again.
“This will ensure that those who have dedicated their lives to these companies will get first offer,” said councilmember Sheng Thao, who introduced the ordinance.
Regulated hotel and travel industries will be required to rehire laid off employees by seniority once they are ready to start hiring back. The legislation will affect more than 10,000 Oakland workers, according to a press release from Thao’s administration.
“These are not 10,000 workers,” said Safi Gami, a former Oakland Marriott employee. “They’re 10,000 families.”
Oakland is the latest city in California to pass a “right to recall” ordinance, following San Francisco and Los Angeles. A number of labor organizations are now pushing for statewide legislation.
Thao, as well as residents and advocates at Tuesday’s meeting, pointed to the racial implications of the legislation: Black and Latina women have lost jobs at a rate three times higher than that of white men during the pandemic, with the leisure and hospitality industry suffering the most job losses, according to the California Budget and Policy Center.
“Many of these workers are women, immigrants, and people of color,” said Thao.
The measure excludes restaurants with fewer than 500 employees to make sure small businesses are not “unduly burdened,” according to Councilmember Dan Kalb, although some labor organizers have criticized the lack of protection for restaurant employees.
“This will protect workers in large chain restaurants such as Burger King while allowing small independent restaurants more flexibility to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Thao.
The ordinance, set to take effect on August 15, will come back to the council next week for final passage. Enforcement will fall within the duties of the city’s Department of Workplace and Employment Standards.
“If they’re out of work and they’re available,” said councilmember Kab, “they should get first dibs.”


mercurynews--2020-07-15--SF Giants notes: Johnny Cueto to start Opening Day, how does Triples Alley look and more

SAN FRANCISCO — For the second time this year , Giants manager Gabe Kapler named Johnny Cueto his Opening Day starter .
More than four months after originally tabbing Cueto to start the Giants ’ 2020 opener at Dodger Stadium , Kapler did so again on Tuesday as the club prepares for an abbreviated 60-game season .
Cueto received the nod for the first time on March 11 , the last day the Giants competed in spring training before Major League Baseball paused camps due to the coronavirus pandemic .
When the Giants returned to Oracle Park for summer workouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cueto as the starter who would face the Dodgers for the rescheduled season opener , which is now set to take place Thursday , July 23 in Los Angeles .
Kapler explained the Giants coaching staff is evaluating various options for how to deploy their pitchers in what ’ s expected to be a daunting four-game series against the National League West favorites .
“ I think the cool thing about this very modified season is we have a lot of opportunity to be creative with how we use our pitchers , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact they are not going to be built up in the way they normally are , we really wanted to examine what strategy made sense for the first game of the season in isolation.
” Cueto threw more than 60 pitches in a three-inning outing in an intrasquad game Tuesday and gave up four hits and two runs while striking out three hitters .
The right-hander had a long conversation with Kapler following the workout where the Giants manager informed Cueto he would take the ball against Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With nine days until the Giants open the season against the Dodgers , San Francisco made a surprise addition to its player pool Tuesday .
Outfielder Jose Siri , who was acquired February 3 on a waiver claim from the Seattle Mariners , is the latest player to join a crowded competition for roster spots .
Siri wasn ’ t initially part of San Francisco ’ s player pool , but with outfielder Billy Hamilton on the 10-day injured list for “ medical reasons ” and no timetable listed for Hamilton ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring in a speedy 24-year-old who has drawn praise for his work in center field in the minor leagues .
Siri reached Triple-A in the Reds organization last season , but hit just .186 with a .497 OPS in 30 games .
Siri ’ s best minor league season came in 2017 when he hit .293 with a .871 OPS for the High-A Daytona Tortugas , but he ’ s struggled to consistently hit for average or power as he ’ s advanced through the minor leagues .
Siri ’ s addition coincided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steven Duggar , whose chances of making the Giants ’ Opening Day roster appear to be increasing due to Hamilton ’ s extended absence .
Duggar is one of the best defensive outfielders in camp , but the Giants have concerns as to whether he can be enough of a factor at the plate to start on a regular basis .
During a live batting practice session against left-handed reliever Tony Watson on Tuesday , Duggar crushed a pitch into Triples Alley at Oracle Park and followed it up with a hard-hit single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing continued during the Giants ’ intrasquad game when he lifted another pitch into Triples Alley against Johnny Cueto .
After two decades of having the same outfield dimensions at the stadium , the Giants brought the outfield fence in center and right center field in this offseason to accommodate new bullpens .
For a player with Duggar ’ s speed , the changes won ’ t mean much as most line drives into right center field are still going to give him a chance to wind up on third base as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could make a much bigger difference for power hitters such as left fielder Alex Dickerson , who noted Tuesday that he ’ s seen a change in straightaway center field .
“ Getting used to the dimensions , we haven ’ t done enough to get a feel for it , it ’ s just very noticeable that right center is definitely shorter , but it ’ s still out there , ” Dickerson said .
“ I don ’ t think it ’ s going to play all that much different , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few more balls sneak over the fence than you did in the past.
” The Giants brought the center field fence in from 399 feet to 391 feet so they could move the bullpens out of foul territory and into the outfield .
Dickerson said he ’ ll have a better grasp of how the new outfield walls will affect games once the Giants begin practicing at night at Oracle Park .
Dickerson hit the lone home run in Tuesday ’ s intrasquad game as he took right-hander Shaun Anderson deep over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he circled the bases in an empty stadium , Dickerson flashed back to his days in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization when he played for the Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League .
“ It ’ s a lot like the Florida State League , ” Dickerson said .
“ That ’ s about how it was in Jupiter and Palm Beach every time we played there .
It ’ s definitely different , you don ’ t get the crowd pumping you up , but home runs , they always feel good @ @

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SAN FRANCISCO — For the second time this year, Giants manager Gabe Kapler named Johnny Cueto his Opening Day starter.
More than four months after originally tabbing Cueto to start the Giants’ 2020 opener at Dodger Stadium, Kapler did so again on Tuesday as the club prepares for an abbreviated 60-game season.
Cueto received the nod for the first time on March 11, the last day the Giants competed in spring training before Major League Baseball paused camps due to the coronavirus pandemic.
When the Giants returned to Oracle Park for summer workouts, Kapler was initially hesitant to name Cueto as the starter who would face the Dodgers for the rescheduled season opener, which is now set to take place Thursday, July 23 in Los Angeles.
Kapler explained the Giants coaching staff is evaluating various options for how to deploy their pitchers in what’s expected to be a daunting four-game series against the National League West favorites.
“I think the cool thing about this very modified season is we have a lot of opportunity to be creative with how we use our pitchers,” Kapler said Tuesday. “Given the fact they are not going to be built up in the way they normally are, we really wanted to examine what strategy made sense for the first game of the season in isolation.”
Cueto threw more than 60 pitches in a three-inning outing in an intrasquad game Tuesday and gave up four hits and two runs while striking out three hitters. The right-hander had a long conversation with Kapler following the workout where the Giants manager informed Cueto he would take the ball against Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the first day of the season.
Giants add outfielder to player pool
With nine days until the Giants open the season against the Dodgers, San Francisco made a surprise addition to its player pool Tuesday.
Outfielder Jose Siri, who was acquired February 3 on a waiver claim from the Seattle Mariners, is the latest player to join a crowded competition for roster spots.
Siri wasn’t initially part of San Francisco’s player pool, but with outfielder Billy Hamilton on the 10-day injured list for “medical reasons” and no timetable listed for Hamilton’s return, the Giants elected to bring in a speedy 24-year-old who has drawn praise for his work in center field in the minor leagues.
Siri reached Triple-A in the Reds organization last season, but hit just .186 with a .497 OPS in 30 games. Siri’s best minor league season came in 2017 when he hit .293 with a .871 OPS for the High-A Daytona Tortugas, but he’s struggled to consistently hit for average or power as he’s advanced through the minor leagues.
Siri’s addition coincided with the best day of camp for Steven Duggar, whose chances of making the Giants’ Opening Day roster appear to be increasing due to Hamilton’s extended absence. Duggar is one of the best defensive outfielders in camp, but the Giants have concerns as to whether he can be enough of a factor at the plate to start on a regular basis.
During a live batting practice session against left-handed reliever Tony Watson on Tuesday, Duggar crushed a pitch into Triples Alley at Oracle Park and followed it up with a hard-hit single into right center field.
His strong showing continued during the Giants’ intrasquad game when he lifted another pitch into Triples Alley against Johnny Cueto.
After two decades of having the same outfield dimensions at the stadium, the Giants brought the outfield fence in center and right center field in this offseason to accommodate new bullpens.
For a player with Duggar’s speed, the changes won’t mean much as most line drives into right center field are still going to give him a chance to wind up on third base as he did against Cueto. Altering the dimensions could make a much bigger difference for power hitters such as left fielder Alex Dickerson, who noted Tuesday that he’s seen a change in straightaway center field.
“Getting used to the dimensions, we haven’t done enough to get a feel for it, it’s just very noticeable that right center is definitely shorter, but it’s still out there,” Dickerson said. “I don’t think it’s going to play all that much different, you’re just going to see a few more balls sneak over the fence than you did in the past.”
The Giants brought the center field fence in from 399 feet to 391 feet so they could move the bullpens out of foul territory and into the outfield. Dickerson said he’ll have a better grasp of how the new outfield walls will affect games once the Giants begin practicing at night at Oracle Park.
Dickerson hit the lone home run in Tuesday’s intrasquad game as he took right-hander Shaun Anderson deep over the arcade in right field. As he circled the bases in an empty stadium, Dickerson flashed back to his days in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization when he played for the Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League.
“It’s a lot like the Florida State League,” Dickerson said. “That’s about how it was in Jupiter and Palm Beach every time we played there. It’s definitely different, you don’t get the crowd pumping you up, but home runs, they always feel good.”


mercurynews--2020-07-15--Contra Costa cuts jobs, pushes for sales tax ballot measure and extends eviction moratorium

Facing funding cuts from city and state sources impacted by the COVID-19 ’ s economic fallout , the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved cutting 26 jobs across the county library system and the county ’ s Department of Child Support Services .
The move comes after the Walnut Creek City Council indicated it would not pay to fund the additional 21 hours per week that it has paid to keep both the downtown Walnut Creek Library and the Ygnacio Valley Library open .
The county pays for a baseline 35 hours per week of service at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some cities have chosen to pay to keep libraries open for additional hours on top of that , but as the costs and revenue losses have cut into city budgets , many chose to slash their library funding , forcing the county-run library system to cut jobs and hours .
Walnut Creek ’ s cut will lead to a $ 567,000 reduction in revenue for the library system , forcing Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley libraries to close on Sundays and Mondays and have reduced hours Tuesdays through Saturdays .
The nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ librarian position , two full-time library assistant positions and a combination of part-time clerk and library assistant jobs , which join the 40 library jobs the county already slashed last month to make up for the cities ’ budget cuts .
County administrator David Twa has said that almost all those laid off would be assured other county jobs , although those jobs could pay less and be in different locations doing different work .
The county ’ s Department of Child Support Services , meanwhile , saw a $ 2.6 million reduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it , forcing the department to cut 16 jobs , which the supervisors approved Tuesday .
About half of those jobs were filled — some recently so — including child support assistants and specialists .
“ Our intention is to try and find a position for them ( in the county ) , with hope that eventually we will see the restoration of the dollars by the state and be able to bring them back into CSS , ” Twa told the supervisors .
The county will face its own comprehensive budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where supervisors will hear from department heads and give direction to staff about how to finalize the budget in September .
In the meantime , however , the county will proceed in an effort to put a sales tax measure on November ’ s ballot that would generate millions in revenue for county services , if a state senate bill that would authorise such a tax is approved by the legislature .
Senate Bill 1349 , proposed by Sen. Steve Glazer , D-Orinda , would allow the county to levy a transactions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-cent “ for general or specific purposes to support countywide programs.
” Board of Supervisors ’ Chair Candace Andersen was the only vote against the motion , noting that introducing a “ regressive ” sales tax that would most impact poor people seemed like a badly timed effort .
Supervisor John Gioia pushed back on that notion , pointing out that the proposed tax measure would boost funding for needed county services and that the cost would be relatively small .
County staff will draft an ordinance to put the measure on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approval .
During Tuesday ’ s busy meeting , county supervisors also unanimously approved extending the county moratorium on evictions to protect tenants impacted by COVID-19-associated business closures or job losses .
Under the board ’ s protection , landlords would not be able to increase rent or charge late fees for missed rent payments through the end of September , and tenants could have until January 31 , 2021 to pay back the missed rent .
A report from Bay Area Equity Atlas identified 12,000 Contra Costa County households – including 10,400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imminent risk ” of eviction and homelessness without the eviction moratorium because they include at least one worker who lost their job and have no income to replace it .
Supervisors Diane Burgis and Karen Mitchoff expressed concern for small landlords who , they said , might not be able to weather the loss of missed rent payments .
Alex Werth , a policy associate at East Bay Housing Organizations , acknowledged that concern , noting that supervisors are in a “ structurally mismatched ” position when it comes to their abilities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have the power to limit evictions but not foreclosures .
It ’ s not ideal , but neither is it an excuse for inaction , ” Werth said , urging the supervisors to advocate for changes and protections at the state and federal levels .
“ In the meantime , 12,000 households — including over 10,000 children — are at imminent risk of eviction in the county .
Extend the moratorium and turn missed rent into consumer debt .
”

Faced with city and state funding cuts spurred by COVID-19’s economic fallout, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday eliminated 26 library and child support service positions.
But County Administrator David Twa said almost everyone laid off would be offered other county jobs, though some of those may pay less.
The supervisors eliminated nine library positions after the Walnut Creek City Council decided it won’t pay the county to keep the Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley libraries open an additional 21 hours a week. The county pays for a baseline 35 hours of weekly service at each library and relies on city contributions to operate them extra hours.
But many cities this year have been forced to scale back their contributions as their own revenue streams have dried up because of the coronavirus-ravaged economy.
Without Walnut Creek’s $567,000 contribution, the county has decided to close the Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley libraries on Sundays and Mondays and reduce their hours Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The nine library positions being slashed include one full-time librarian, two full-time library assistants and a combination of part-time clerks and library assistants. The county had already eliminated 40 library positions last month to make up for other cities’ budget cuts.
The county’s Department of Child Support Services, meanwhile, saw a $2.6 million reduction in state funds, prompting the supervisors to terminate 16 positions — about half of them vacant.
“Our intention is to try and find a position for them (in the county), with hope that eventually we will see the restoration of the dollars by the state and be able to bring them back” to the Department of Child Support Services, Twa told the supervisors.
The supervisors also approved, without discussion, a purchase order of $450,000 so the Sheriff’s Office can buy cameras, GPS units and other computer equipment as needed from R-Computer. They also authorized the Sheriff’s Office to accept a $101,790 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections to pay for mental health training and a donation from Bay Alarm Co. to pay $53,000 for scholarships and recruitment of local law enforcement officers over two years through the sheriff’s nonprofit organization, Sheriff’s Charities, Inc .
The supervisors meanwhile agreed 4-1 to have staff draft an ordinance to put a sales tax measure on the November ballot if a state senate bill authorizing it is approved by the Legislature. Senate Bill 1349, by Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, would allow the county to levy a transactions and use tax of up to a half-cent “for general or specific purposes to support countywide programs.”
Board Chairwoman Candace Andersen dissented, saying a “regressive” sales tax would hurt poor people. Supervisor John Gioia countered that the tax would be relatively small and help pay for needed county services.
In other business Tuesday, the supervisors unanimously extended a county ban against evicting tenants affected by COVID-19 business closures or job losses. Under the moratorium, landlords can’t increase rent or charge late fees for missed payments through the end of September, and tenants will have until Jan. 31, 2021 to pay back the missed rent.
A report from Bay Area Equity Atlas identified 12,000 county households – including 10,400 children – who would face “imminent risk” of eviction and homelessness without the moratorium because at least one worker lost their job.
Supervisors Diane Burgis and Karen Mitchoff expressed concern for small landlords who might not be able to weather the loss of missed rents.
Alex Werth, a policy associate at East Bay Housing Organizations, acknowledged that concern, noting that supervisors are in a “structurally mismatched” position when it comes to protecting tenants but not landlords.
“You have the power to limit evictions but not foreclosures. It’s not ideal, but neither is it an excuse for inaction,” Werth said, urging the supervisors to advocate for changes and protections at the state and federal levels. “In the meantime, 12,000 households — including over 10,000 children — are at imminent risk of eviction in the county. Extend the moratorium and turn missed rent into consumer debt.”
On Aug. 4, the supervisors will hear spending reports from department heads before approving a county budget in September.


mercurynews--2020-07-15--As deaths rise, Trump slams ‘terrible’ school closures

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday California ’ s two largest school districts were making a “ terrible mistake ” by making students stay home for the upcoming term in the face of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic .
The Republican president , in an interview with CBS News , said it was a mistake for Los Angeles and San Diego school districts to provide only on-line education for the academic year beginning in August .
“ I would tell parents and teachers that you should find yourself a new person , whoever ’ s in charge of that decision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said .
“ Because children and parents are dying from that trauma too .
They ’ re dying because they can ’ t do what they ’ re doing .
Mothers can ’ t go to work because all of a sudden they have to stay home and watch their child , and fathers , ” he said .
Trump , who has been reluctant to embrace mandatory face masks ordered by many U.S. governors to control the spread of COVID-19 , also told CBS Americans should wear them “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rising cases and deaths , U.S. school districts have been confronted with a difficult choice of resuming classes or using only online teaching , which many parents have called ineffective and burdensome .
School districts refusing to send children back to class in the fall , like those in California , are at odds with Trump , who has said he may withhold federal funds or remove tax-exempt status from schools that don ’ t open .
Trump ’ s campaign views the reopening of classrooms as a key to economic recovery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 3 .
The nation ’ s 98,000 public schools are a cornerstone of the economy , providing childcare for working parents , employing 8 million workers prior to the pandemic , and preparing some 50 million students to join the U.S. workforce .
Both Florida and New York state have said students will be allowed to return to school .
New York is one of a handful of states where cases continue to fall and positive test rates are about 1 % – although it has seen by far the greatest number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 32,000 .
North Carolina ’ s governor on Tuesday ordered schools to reopen if safety measures can be met but said districts can opt for online learning only .
The president ’ s comments came as Alabama , Florida and North Carolina on Tuesday reported record daily increases in deaths from COVID-19 , marking grim new milestones of a second wave of infections surging across much of the United States .
Florida , which has become an epicenter of the new outbreak , reported 133 new COVID-19 fatalities on Tuesday , raising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 4,500 .
“ We must all continue to do our part to protect Florida ’ s most vulnerable and avoid the 3 Cs : closed spaces , crowded places and close-contact settings , ” Governor Ron DeSantis wrote on Twitter .
“ Safeguarding the elderly and those with underlying health conditions will continue to be our top priority.
” Mandi Hawke , who runs a small children ’ s book company from her home in Broward County near Fort Lauderdale , said she recently made her first trip to the local mall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by what she saw .
“ As bad as things are in south Florida , I feel they ’ re only going to get worse .
We are not getting a grip on this , ” said Hawke , 38 .
• Four workers at San Jose Trader Joe ’ s test positive for coronavirus • San Jose Unified finds itself in quandary with school just a month away Alabama reported a record spike of 40 deaths on Tuesday and North Carolina an increase of 35 , bringing each state ’ s total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike Pence on Tuesday visited Louisiana , which reported nearly 13,000 new cases last week .
The state ’ s attorney general , Jeff Landry , canceled a meeting with Pence after testing positive for the coronavirus .
Landry said he had no symptoms and was taking medication prescribed by his doctor .

By Dan Whitcomb and Rich McKay | Reuters
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday California’s two largest school districts were making a “terrible mistake” by making students stay home for the upcoming term in the face of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic.
The Republican president, in an interview with CBS News, said it was a mistake for Los Angeles and San Diego school districts to provide only on-line education for the academic year beginning in August.
“I would tell parents and teachers that you should find yourself a new person, whoever’s in charge of that decision, because it’s a terrible decision,” Trump said.
“Because children and parents are dying from that trauma too. They’re dying because they can’t do what they’re doing. Mothers can’t go to work because all of a sudden they have to stay home and watch their child, and fathers,” he said.
Trump, who has been reluctant to embrace mandatory face masks ordered by many U.S. governors to control the spread of COVID-19, also told CBS Americans should wear them “if necessary.”
Against the backdrop of rising cases and deaths, U.S. school districts have been confronted with a difficult choice of resuming classes or using only online teaching, which many parents have called ineffective and burdensome.
School districts refusing to send children back to class in the fall, like those in California, are at odds with Trump, who has said he may withhold federal funds or remove tax-exempt status from schools that don’t open.
Trump’s campaign views the reopening of classrooms as a key to economic recovery and a boost to his re-election chances on Nov. 3.
The nation’s 98,000 public schools are a cornerstone of the economy, providing childcare for working parents, employing 8 million workers prior to the pandemic, and preparing some 50 million students to join the U.S. workforce.
Deaths rise in 3 southern states
Both Florida and New York state have said students will be allowed to return to school. New York is one of a handful of states where cases continue to fall and positive test rates are about 1% – although it has seen by far the greatest number of deaths overall, at more than 32,000.
North Carolina’s governor on Tuesday ordered schools to reopen if safety measures can be met but said districts can opt for online learning only.
The president’s comments came as Alabama, Florida and North Carolina on Tuesday reported record daily increases in deaths from COVID-19, marking grim new milestones of a second wave of infections surging across much of the United States.
Florida, which has become an epicenter of the new outbreak, reported 133 new COVID-19 fatalities on Tuesday, raising the state’s death toll to more than 4,500.
“We must all continue to do our part to protect Florida’s most vulnerable and avoid the 3 Cs: closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings,” Governor Ron DeSantis wrote on Twitter. “Safeguarding the elderly and those with underlying health conditions will continue to be our top priority.”
Mandi Hawke, who runs a small children’s book company from her home in Broward County near Fort Lauderdale, said she recently made her first trip to the local mall in months and was “horrified” by what she saw.
“As bad as things are in south Florida, I feel they’re only going to get worse. We are not getting a grip on this,” said Hawke, 38.
Alabama reported a record spike of 40 deaths on Tuesday and North Carolina an increase of 35, bringing each state’s total to over 1,100.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday visited Louisiana, which reported nearly 13,000 new cases last week.
The state’s attorney general, Jeff Landry, canceled a meeting with Pence after testing positive for the coronavirus. Landry said he had no symptoms and was taking medication prescribed by his doctor.


mercurynews--2020-07-15--Alameda County fire chief Rocha to retire

Chief David Rocha , who led the Alameda County Fire Department through regional consolidation efforts and was named the state ’ s top fire chief last year , will retire August 15 , the department said Tuesday .
Rocha , who worked for a private ambulance company before starting his firefighting career in San Leandro in April 1987 , earned a bachelor ’ s degree in public administration .
After serving as a fire Inspector , engineer , captain , battalion chief , and assistant and deputy fire chief , he was appointed fire chief in 2014 .
Last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chiefs Association ’ s Ronny J. Coleman Fire Chief of the Year , joining former Alameda County fire chiefs William McCammon in 2006 and Sheldon Gilbert in 2011 as an honoree .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom appointed Rocha for a four-year term to the state ’ s board of fire services , which advises the state ’ s fire marshal , in May 2019 .
Under Rocha ’ s tenure , the fire department carried out several key resource-consolidation efforts , including the deployment of the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fire and rescue mutual-aid resources for sixteen California counties .
In a statement , the department said the Alameda County Board of Supervisors has named Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Chief Willie McDonald as Rocha ’ s replacement effective August 17 .

Chief David Rocha, who built on the Alameda County Fire Department’s regional consolidation efforts and was named the state’s top fire chief last year, will leave August 15, the department said Tuesday.
Rocha, who worked for a private ambulance company before starting his firefighting career in San Leandro in April 1987, earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration. After serving as a fire Inspector, engineer, captain, battalion chief, and assistant and deputy fire chief, he was appointed fire chief in 2014.
Last year, Rocha was named the California Fire Chiefs Association’s Ronny J. Coleman Fire Chief of the Year, joining former Alameda County fire chiefs William McCammon in 2006 and Sheldon Gilbert in 2011 as an honoree.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Rocha for a four-year term to the state’s board of fire services, which advises the state’s fire marshal, in May 2019.
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Rocha told the county board of supervisors and county administrator of his plans to retire last October and said he would stay on until a new chief’s recruitment and arrival. The board acknowledged his offer, accepting his retirement last December.
In a statement, the department said the Alameda County Board of Supervisors has named Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Chief Willie McDonald as Rocha’s replacement effective August 17.
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mercurynews--2020-07-15--Ginsburg treated in hospital for possible infection

WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was being treated for a possible infection and was expected to stay in the hospital for a few days following a medical procedure , the Supreme Court said in a statement Tuesday .
The court said that the 87-year-old Ginsburg went to a hospital in Washington on Monday evening after experiencing fever and chills .
She then underwent a procedure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon to clean out a bile duct stent that was placed last August when she was treated for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortably and will stay in the hospital for a few days to receive intravenous antibiotic treatment.
” Ginsburg spent a night in the hospital in May with an infection caused by a gallstone .
While in the hospital , she participated in arguments the court heard by telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Ginsburg , who was appointed by President Bill Clinton and joined the court in 1993 , has been treated four times for cancer .
In addition to the tumor on her pancreas last year , she was previously treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer in 2009 .
She had lung surgery to remove cancerous growths in December 2018 .
Speaking at a news conference in the Rose Garden on Tuesday evening , President Donald Trump was asked about Ginsburg .
He said he hadn ’ t heard she had been hospitalized .
“ I wish her the best .
I hope she ’ s better , ” he said .

Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was being treated for a possible infection and was expected to stay in the hospital for a few days following a medical procedure, the Supreme Court said in a statement Tuesday.
The court said that the 87-year-old Ginsburg went to a hospital in Washington on Monday evening after experiencing fever and chills. She then underwent a procedure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon to clean out a bile duct stent that was placed last August when she was treated for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas.
The statement said the justice “is resting comfortably and will stay in the hospital for a few days to receive intravenous antibiotic treatment.”
Ginsburg spent a night in the hospital in May with an infection caused by a gallstone. While in the hospital, she participated in arguments the court heard by telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ginsburg, who was appointed by President Bill Clinton and joined the court in 1993, has been treated four times for cancer. In addition to the tumor on her pancreas last year, she was previously treated for colorectal cancer in 1999 and pancreatic cancer in 2009. She had lung surgery to remove cancerous growths in December 2018.
Speaking at a news conference in the Rose Garden on Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump was asked about Ginsburg. He said he hadn’t heard she had been hospitalized. “I wish her the best. I hope she’s better,” he said.


mercurynews--2020-07-15--Four workers at San Jose Trader Joe’s test positive for coronavirus

SAN JOSE — At least four workers at a San Jose Trader Joe ’ s tested positive for coronavirus last week after “ close contact ” with one another outside of work , the company confirmed .
All four tests came back positive between Friday and Sunday , while a fifth test is still pending , spokesperson Kenya Friend-Daniel said Tuesday .
A deep-cleaning of the store at 5269 Prospect Rd .
in Westgate Center — which remains open to customers — was performed overnight Sunday .
“ It ’ s our understanding that there was close contact among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of work , and that transmission did not occur inside the store , ” Friend-Daniel said .
The employees were tested on July 9th , and had last worked in the store between July 2nd and the 8th , Friend-Daniel said .
None reported experiencing symptoms while at work , and no other workers have been asked to quarantine .
A Trader Joe ’ s employee at a different South Bay location who was not authorized to speak on the matter told this news organization that managers from other stores — including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been asked to fill in at the Westgate location because of staffing shortages .
That request sparked concern among crew members about potential exposure between locations , he said .
“ If somebody comes back positive , the store should be shut down , period , especially with four cases , ” the employee said .
“ I believe it should be mandatory tests for everyone.
” The store remains open because none of the four employees received a positive result within three days of working , Friend-Daniel said .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign off on a wellness screening with a manager , and the store is thoroughly cleaned at the start or end of each day .
Workers at essential businesses have increasingly reported coronavirus outbreaks across Santa Clara County .
Food service and food processing workplaces make up about 11 % and 6 % of worksite outbreaks , Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody said last month , with construction sites responsible for about 54 % of outbreaks .
In May , a dozen workers at a Cardenas Market in Oakland ’ s Fruitvale neighborhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of the pandemic in March , a San Jose FoodMaxx cashier and grandmother died from the illness .
Trader Joe ’ s operates four stores across San Jose .
The Westgate cases are the first to be reported among those locations .

SAN JOSE — At least four workers at a San Jose Trader Joe’s tested positive for coronavirus last week after “close contact” with one another outside of work, the company confirmed.
All four tests came back positive between Friday and Sunday, while a fifth test is still pending, spokesperson Kenya Friend-Daniel said Tuesday. A deep-cleaning of the store at 5269 Prospect Rd. in Westgate Center — which remains open to customers — was performed overnight Sunday.
“It’s our understanding that there was close contact among the crew members outside of the store, outside of work, and that transmission did not occur inside the store,” Friend-Daniel said.
The employees were tested on July 9th, and had last worked in the store between July 2nd and the 8th, Friend-Daniel said. None reported experiencing symptoms while at work, and no other workers have been asked to quarantine.
A Trader Joe’s employee at a different South Bay location who was not authorized to speak on the matter told this news organization that managers from other stores — including the employee’s own workplace — had been asked to fill in at the Westgate location because of staffing shortages. That request sparked concern among crew members about potential exposure between locations, he said.
“If somebody comes back positive, the store should be shut down, period, especially with four cases,” the employee said. “I believe it should be mandatory tests for everyone.”
The store remains open because none of the four employees received a positive result within three days of working, Friend-Daniel said. At the start of each shift, crew members sign off on a wellness screening with a manager, and the store is thoroughly cleaned at the start or end of each day.
Workers at essential businesses have increasingly reported coronavirus outbreaks across Santa Clara County. Food service and food processing workplaces make up about 11% and 6% of worksite outbreaks, Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody said last month, with construction sites responsible for about 54% of outbreaks.
In May, a dozen workers at a Cardenas Market in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood tested positive for coronavirus; at the start of the pandemic in March, a San Jose FoodMaxx cashier and grandmother died from the illness.
Trader Joe’s operates four stores across San Jose. The Westgate cases are the first to be reported among those locations.