Express: Supervisor proposes new police reforms; New COVID-19 test site; County seeks to grow contact-tracing program

2 PM Friday, June 12, 2020 Support Local Journalism Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Supervisor Joe Simitian proposes new reforms for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office by Kevin Forestieri Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian announced Friday a package of new policies aimed at curbing police violence and excessive use of force, calling it a necessary step in the wake of nationwide protests. Read More » A new COVID-19 test site is coming to Palo Alto. Here's how to access it. by Lloyd Lee For the first time, Santa Clara County is opening a pop-up test site in Palo Alto for free COVID-19 tests at City Hall for a four-day stretch starting this Tuesday. Read More » For county, 1,000-strong group of workers and volunteers will be key to keeping a lid on coronavirus by Sue Dremann Santa Clara County is calling for the public to help ramp up its COVID-19 contact-tracing program, which needs an estimated 1,000 volunteers and workers by July 27, public health staff said. Read More » Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County records 35 new cases of COVID-19 by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Thursday, Santa Clara County reported 3,063 cases and 148 deaths; San Mateo County had 2,533 cases and 99 deaths. Read More » Arts Jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti to play concert for Community School of Music and Arts by Karla Kane Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti will perform a livestreamed concert on Saturday, June 13, at 5 p.m. Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place Cannabis business files $900K claim against Mountain View after it was blocked from opening A marijuana delivery business is seeking $900,000 in damages from the city of Mountain View, alleging that city staff blindsided them with new restrictions that prevented them from opening. Read More » As COVID-19 restrictions ease, transit agencies prepare for returning riders Public transit agencies in the South Bay on Monday detailed their plans to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to welcome back passengers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More » For more conversation, go to TownSquare Home Page » View as a Web Page Express is published by the Mountain View Voice. You received Express because you signed up for it or it is included in your membership subscription. We respect your privacy by never sharing, selling or renting our subscriber email addresses. We welcome your story tips, questions or comments. For advertising information, contact our digital media sales manager. Subscribe, unsubscribe or change your e-mail address/preferences Copyright 2020 Embarcadero Media 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto CA 94306