Express: Gyms prepare to reopen under tight Santa Clara County rules; For hair salons and barbershops, it's a rocky road to recovery

2 PM Friday, July 10, 2020 Support Local Journalism Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Masked workouts and no indoor cardio: Gyms prepare to reopen under tight Santa Clara County rules by Kevin Forestieri Starting Monday, gyms and fitness centers that have been shuttered for months throughout Santa Clara County will finally be allowed to reopen. But they're going to have to follow some pretty stringent rules. Read More » For hair salons and barbershops still in business, it's a rocky road to recovery by Lloyd Lee From interviews with operators on the Midpeninsula, it's clear the hair service industry will need to play catch-up to sustain their businesses in a pandemic that thrives in close contact and indoor spaces. Read More » Coronavirus central: 189 new cases recorded in Santa Clara County by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Friday, Santa Clara County reported 5,863 cases and 166 deaths; San Mateo County had 3,846 cases and 112 deaths. Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Best Bets This week's events Today's events (July 10) Art: Viewpoints Gallery The gallery is open with a new collection of work by watercolorist Debbie Bakker. (Masks and social distancing required). Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 1. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State Street, Los Altos. Go to viewpointsgallery.com. Class: Civic Kids Online Social studies teacher Chris Chiang and his daughter, fourth grader Mary Hodgett-Chiang, lead a class for ages 9-11 that explores how the government works. Today, July 10, and Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m., through July 31. Go to mountainview.libcal.com. Tomorrow's events (July 11) Stage: "This Street and The Next" The Pear Theatre presents "This Street and The Next," a hybrid theater/film production, streaming through July 26. Go to The Pear. Talk: Overcoming Stress and Anxiety During Challenging Times An online meditation talk with Dr. Manish Saggar of the Stanford University School of Medicine. Participants will learn a simple meditation technique. Tomorrow, July 11, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Register at mountainview.libcal.com. For more hot picks, go to the Community Calendar » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place Santa Clara County gains state clearance for plan to reopen economy After an initial setback, Santa Clara County received the go-ahead from the state on Monday night for its plan to reopen the economy and allow hair salons and gyms to resume operations on July 13. Read More » Activist group calls on city to 'desegregate' Foothills Park About a dozen activists met under the full moon on Sunday night to paint the message 'Desegregate' along Page Mill Road in front of the Foothills Park entrance. Read More » Despite criticism, Mountain View Whisman school board approves $1.2M home loan for superintendent Mountain View Whisman School District Superintendent Ayinde Rudolph will get a $1.2 million low-interest loan from the school district to purchase a house in the area, despite opposition from over 1,000 people who signed a petition. 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