While the fundraising campaign has lessened some of the financial worry for Twin Peaks, Green says what will ultimately allow them the most peace of mind is being able to open up for outdoor business again. They are putting a lot of faith into the vaccine, herd immunity and people taking social distancing seriously so hospitalizations go down and they can reopen with neighboring Orphan Andy’s as their food partner. As for the tavern’s long-term future, Green is in his 50s and says that he and Roehm have no plans to sell it. But, eventually, well into the future, they would look for someone who would want to carry on the legacy of Twin Peaks Tavern the way they have. … [Read more...] about S.F gay landmark Twin Peaks Tavern was in danger of closing. Its patrons helped keep it open — for now
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Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid plan
Biden's second executive order would restore union bargaining rights revoked by the Trump administration, protect the civil service system and promote a $15 hourly minimum wage for all federal workers. The Democratic president also plans to start a 100-day process for the federal government to require its contractors to pay at least $15 an hour and provide emergency paid leave to workers, which could put pressure on other private employers to boost their wages and benefits. … [Read more...] about Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid plan
Stymied Claimants Call Out Identity Service Hired by EDD to Help Fight Fraud
“We feel for those waiting on video chat. We’ve upped staffing in the hundreds but hope, in seven to ten days, to get back to normal wait times that are 30 minutes to a 2-hour wait,” Hall said. … [Read more...] about Stymied Claimants Call Out Identity Service Hired by EDD to Help Fight Fraud
‘Learning on the run’ as Bay Area doctors find ways to ease coronavirus recovery
Doctors also find that flipping some patients onto their stomach, called proning, helps get more oxygen into their lungs. Physicians have long done this for intubated patients because there are more air sacs, or alveoli, near the back of the lungs than the front. Many New York doctors have found that the move appears to help COVID-19 patients — and have noted that some patients discovered it on their own by repositioning themselves during nasal cannula treatment. … [Read more...] about ‘Learning on the run’ as Bay Area doctors find ways to ease coronavirus recovery
S.F. greenlights $1.9 million for Chinatown, and restaurants like 100-year-old Far East Cafe are already getting relief
“The timeliness of this program is really critical,” said Chinatown Community Development Center executive director Malcolm Yeung, pointing out that 30% of Chinatown’s small business revenue typically comes around Lunar New Year, which starts Feb. 12. “We’re in a moment right now where we don’t have Chinese New Year in the traditional way, and this is the second year in a row.” … [Read more...] about S.F. greenlights $1.9 million for Chinatown, and restaurants like 100-year-old Far East Cafe are already getting relief