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"Bernadette Melvin, owner of Noe Valley’s beloved Bernie’s Coffee, told me she can’t see extending hours because sales have declined — she’s observed roughly 100 regular customers move out of the city and state — and because she’s currently staffing the shop by herself. Opening for dine-in feels even further off due to Bernie’s small size and the challenge of accommodating lingering customers: Bernie’s is known for free WiFi, and Melvin worries that laptop users would have a hard time accepting time limits required under various reopening tiers." - Clair Lorell