Local Businesses Energized, Yet Cautious Ahead of State Reopening
"I just don't know what's going to happen after June 15 because everyone's going to open up. It's either going to be great or not because obviously we would have more competition," Garcia said. Restaurants and retail businesses have been among the hardest hit during the pandemic. Now that things are reopening, some places are having a hard time hiring workers. For Garcia, after a difficult year of shutdowns, business has been even better than pre-COVID times. Even without live music and with shorter hours, Garcia said, "we're actually hitting our numbers every day." She has been able to hold...