Bay Area orders ‘shelter in place,’ only essential businesses in 6 counties to May 31
Mar 18, 2020, 4:31 am
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Yeah, it's a good idea to actually read one of the Shelter-in-Place orders before posting comments about it here.
Mar 18, 2020, 10:11 am
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In the Health Order it does recommend them to seek shelter and does define shelters and other places that care for the homeless as Essential Businesses, but that's the extent of what I saw in there about it.
Mar 18, 2020, 10:13 am
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I don't think that is the case if the travel fall under something essential like taking care of someone. I don't think this would apply any differently to a resident or non-resident.
Mar 18, 2020, 10:15 am
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Coliseum Lexus (Oakland) will be open as a "service to the community." Had this been just the service department, I can understand. But based upon the email: " For those who would prefer, please visit our website at www.coliseumlexusofoakland.com to view our inventory, shop for your next vehicle, pre-arrange financing and handle any service and parts needs."
What a crock.
What a crock.
Mar 18, 2020, 10:17 am
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This is the best advice there is. The news media is in the business of scaring and profiting, and the hand picked highlights are not a great summary at all. I'm actually impressed as to how well written and thought out the order seems to be. I expect it to play out pretty well too, except for the fact that people might get a little stir crazy.
Mar 18, 2020, 4:34 pm
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Both the San Francisco and Alameda County orders specifically mention veterinary services (under healthcare operations). I.e., if you work in healthcare or veterinary care, or need these services, you may travel for that purpose. (I'm guessing the other affected counties cover this as well.)
Mar 18, 2020, 4:50 pm
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Mar 18, 2020, 5:41 pm
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No doubt. But emphasize the "we're open to fix your car." I just found the way they presented it, well, worthy of a used car salesman. I received similar from another Lexus dealership today. As my car is, gasp, 7+ years old, they must be smelling blood in the water.
Mar 18, 2020, 5:49 pm
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Rent apartments at market rent. What do you you think they are supposed to do? For instance, if you take the wise Kathy's suggestion before posting, you might find answers, like from Sonoma County's website:
"exempting individuals experiencing homelessness from the shelter in place order but urging them to find shelter and government agencies to provide it"
"exempting individuals experiencing homelessness from the shelter in place order but urging them to find shelter and government agencies to provide it"
Mar 18, 2020, 10:30 pm
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Solano added tonight.
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Mar 18, 2020, 11:03 pm
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Both the San Francisco and Alameda County orders specifically mention veterinary services (under healthcare operations). I.e., if you work in healthcare or veterinary care, or need these services, you may travel for that purpose. (I'm guessing the other affected counties cover this as well.)
Mar 18, 2020, 11:05 pm
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That is a good question. Since they are except, they essentially can do whatever they did before. What's surprising to me is that they are not subject to social distancing (which doesn't cost anything and would prevent spread if one of them was infected).
Mar 18, 2020, 11:06 pm
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Well, the likelihood is that you would need service on an existing car to make a trip vs buying a new one--but the option to buy is there too, lol.
Mar 19, 2020, 5:18 am
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'essential travel?'
- Travel related to essential activities
- Travel to care for elderly, children, minors, those with disabilities or other "vulnerable" people
- Travel to schools or universities to receive meals
- Travel to home residence from an outside area
- Travel required by law or court order
I am due to come to the Bay Area (from Italy) for a medical procedure.
After April 7, but this is likely to extend.
Mar 19, 2020, 5:26 am
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Any travel related to the provision of or access to Essential Activities,
Essential Governmental Functions, Essential Businesses, or Minimum
Basic Operations.
Essential Governmental Functions, Essential Businesses, or Minimum
Basic Operations.