Went back to 99 Ranch because I forgot one thing. A fire truck parked in the fire lane and three firefighters got out to go in. I thought it was a call but they were not wearing most of their gear, so it was just a visit. They saw the sign on the front that said masks required, laughed it off, grabbed a cart, and went in. I saw them shopping when I hunted down the product I needed, chinese marinated cooking rice wine.
Now most stores around here are masks optional, from Costco to the liquor stores big and small, to the grocery stores. 99 Ranch is an Asian supermarket chain, and at least around here, all the Asian stores are way more strict with mask requirements than others. All the Chinese takeout places that had a few tables inside around me all still have their indoor dining areas closed off, and masks required to do pickup. It's a cultural thing it seems.
Well apparently to our local public servants, fuck the Asian community's feelings. Wearing a mask for 10 minutes while shopping is too burdensome. I should have said something.