Express: Red Rock coffee facing closure; Local election takes shape; Governor won't allow schools on watch list to reopen; Caltrain in trouble

2 PM Monday, July 20, 2020 Support Local Journalism Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Facing closure, downtown Mountain View's Red Rock Coffee asks for community support by Kevin Forestieri Mountain View's Red Rock Coffee has been a lot of things to a lot of people, but the downtown institution is in financial trouble. Now it's asking the community for a help surviving after crushing losses due to COVID-19. Read More » Election roundup: Local races kick off as county officials adjust to the coronavirus pandemic by Kevin Forestieri This week marks the beginning of an unusual campaign season, in which candidate oaths are done via video call and county voters will have the option to cast a drive-thru ballot. That hasn't stopped Mountain View candidates. Read More » Newsom: Schools in watch-list counties cannot reopen in person by Elena Kadvany Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all schools in counties on the state's coronavirus watch list -- including currently, Santa Clara County and likely soon, San Mateo County -- cannot reopen for in-person instruction in the fall. Read More » Elected officials release statement calling for voters to decide Caltrain funding by Bay City News Service A joint statement issued by seven elected officials calls for letting voters decide on funding for the Caltrain service between the South Bay and San Francisco. Read More » Coronavirus central: 157 new cases push Santa Clara County's total past 7,456 by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Sunday, Santa Clara County reported 7,456 cases and 177 deaths; San Mateo County had 4,551 cases and 114 deaths. Read More » Blogs Two Michelin stars, to go: Palo Alto's high-end Baume pivots to takeout Baumé, the two-Michelin-star French restaurant on California Avenue in Palo Alto, celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. Chef-owner Bruno Chemel likely didn't anticipate that 2020 would also be the year his intimate, high-end restaurant would have to offer takeout. Baumé, which has been closed since shelter in place began in March, will reopen on Tuesday, July 28, for to-go only. The menu is significantly s... Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Best Bets This week's events Today's events (July 20) Art: Gallery 9 Window Exhibits Artist Joseph Fuchs shows drawings and paintings in Gallery 9's windows. Visits inside the gallery are currently by appointment only. On view through July 26. Gallery 9, 143 Main St, Los Altos. For more info, visit facebook.com. Talk: Gardening with Wildlife Bay Area News Group "Animal Life" columnist Joan Morris shares tips and stories on gardening with wildlife. Today, July 20, 7 p.m. Go to menlopark.org. Tomorrow's events (July 21) Author: Gail Tsukiyama Kepler's Books presents an event with Gail Tsukiyama, acclaimed and bestselling author of eight novels, including The Samurai's Garden. Tomorrow, July 21, 7 p.m. Go to keplers.org. Class: Reboot and Recharge Tuesdays Yoga Stretches to strengthen the body, mind and spirit. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Go to yourhealthandjoy.com For more hot picks, go to the Community Calendar » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place Mountain View schools not expected to reopen in the fall for in-person instruction Two of Mountain View's public school districts are not planning to have students return to the classroom for in-person instruction in the fall, at least not right away, citing safety concerns and a worrying increase in COVID-19 cases. Read More » San Francisco supervisors defend refusal to support Caltrain sales tax San Francisco supervisors Shamann Walton and Aaron Peskin on Wednesday stood by their refusal to support asking voters in November to support a sales tax for Caltrain, though the move seemed to threaten the rail system's future. 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