outdoor dining

It’s the first Saturday since the statewide shelter at home order was lifted, and restaurants in San Francisco were not disappointed. Sergio Quintana reports.

The city of San Mateo is looking at extending downtown street closures that were set up to support outdoor dining during the pandemic, and may consider some options that run indefinitely. Christie Smith reports.

San Francisco restaurant owners are optimistic, yet wary about reopening outdoor dining as many people remain working from home and going out less.

With the rain giving way to sunshine Friday, restaurants and gyms in Pleasanton and other areas were preparing for flocks of customers this weekend. Bob Redell reports.

Thursday marked the return of outdoor dining in San Francisco, which was restricted for nearly two months due to a COVID-19 stay-at-home order. But unfortunately, the timing for day one turned out to be less than ideal due to rainy weather. Cierra Johnson reports.

Thursday marked the return of outdoor dining in San Francisco, which was restricted for nearly two months due to a COVID-19 stay-at-home order. But unfortunately, the timing for day one turned out to be less than ideal due to rainy weather.

Thursday marked the return of outdoor dining in San Francisco, which was restricted for nearly two months due to a COVID-19 stay-at-home order. But unfortunately, the timing for day one turned out to be less than ideal due to rainy weather. Jean Elle reports.

Thursday marked the return of outdoor dining in San Francisco, which was restricted for nearly two months due to a COVID-19 stay-at-home order. But unfortunately, the timing for day one turned out to be less than ideal due to rainy weather. Pete Suratos reports.

Outdoor dining is once again allowed in San Francisco, but for some restaurants there will be a rain delay.

Outdoor dining is once again allowed in San Francisco, but for some restaurants there will be a rain delay. Cierra Johnson reports.

Outdoor dining is once again allowed in San Francisco, but for some restaurants there will be a rain delay. Jean Elle reports.

A coalition of dozens of restaurants and wineries in Napa and Sonoma are now suing the state over the closure of outdoor dining, saying there’s no evidence that outdoor dining has led to any increase in COVID-19 cases.

A coalition of dozens of restaurants and wineries in Napa and Sonoma are now suing the state over the closure of outdoor dining, saying there’s no evidence that outdoor dining has led to any increase in COVID-19 cases. Thom Jensen reports.

Mill Valley city leaders last week sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom requesting he reconsider allowing outdoor dining. Cierra Johnson reports.

In Pacifica, small business owners struggling to survive the latest health orders said they’ve had enough, and on Wednesday held a protest demanding that the state let them reopen immediately.

A Danville restaurant owner continues to defy public health orders to close all dining, despite receiving fines as high as $1,000 per day – and he’s not alone in his defiance. Customers are coming from miles away to show their support.

A Danville restaurant owner continues to defy public health orders to close all dining, despite receiving fines as high as $1,000 per day – and he’s not alone in his defiance. Customers are coming from miles away to show their support. Bob Redell reports.

A Danville restaurant owner continues to defy public health orders to close all dining, despite receiving fines as high as $1,000 per day – and he’s not alone in his defiance. Customers are coming from miles away to show their support. Thom Jensen reports.

In Pacifica, small business owners struggling to survive the latest health orders said they’ve had enough, and on Wednesday held a protest demanding that the state let them reopen immediately. Marianne Favro reports.

As Bay Area restaurants are forced to shut down outdoor dining again, a California judge says closing restaurants will lead to risky indoor gatherings.