California Brewers Protesting Dining Ban

Dear Client: Under California Governor Gavin Newsom's December executive order, bars, wineries and other similar establishments had to close down for at least three weeks as COVID cases soared across the state [see CBD 12-07-2020]. With cases still rising in the state, the dial hasn't moved on reopening -- and some businesses have decided to push back.  Over 400 businesses in the San Diego area have joined a "peaceful protest" against Gov. Newsom's executive order, calling the shutdown unconstitutional. About