Santa Clara receives over 250 requests for business assistance on first day of application period
The grants will be awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Oakland café closed for coronavirus reopens to manufacture and distribute masks
This comes at a time where six Bay Area counties will require people to cover their faces when going to essential businesses, doing essential work or taking public transportation.
Forest Service OKs expanded Reno ski resort, skier bridge
The expansion allows for construction of a 5-million-gallon water tank that will boost snow-making capabilities in an effort to transform the Mount Rose resort into a “key destination attraction,” agency officials said.
Walmart mandates all employees to wear face masks
The company says the requirement includes employees working at Walmart stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as the corporate offices.
Small businesses struggle as federal relief funding runs dry
The Small Business Administration says its $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program to keep small businesses afloat by keeping paychecks coming, is drained.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
IRS website frustrates Bay Area residents looking for stimulus checks
Reporter Cristina Rendon talks with Bay Area residents who have encountered problems while looking for information from the IRS website about their expected stimulus payment.
Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
Newsom: California unemployment hours extended; $125M fund for undocumented immigrants
Gov. Newsom created a relief fund for undocumented immigrants and extended call center hours to help the record 2.7 million Californians who've applied for unemployment benefits.
Businesses grapple with how to operate after stay-at-home order is lifted
Employers are considering safety measures that haven't been implemented before COVID-19.
IRS launches tool for Americans to track COVID-19 stimulus check
The feature is called “Get my Payment” and it allows taxpayers who filed their returns in 2018 or 2019 to input their bank information to receive their payment by direct deposit.
Millions of Americans receive stimulus money amid COVID-19
Reporter Cristina Rendon explains how direct deposits from the Federal government are now arriving for many.
Gov. Newsom announces first-of-its kind emergency funding for undocumented immigrants
Reporter Debora Villalon explains what California is doing for those who are undocumented in California.
Largest ship in North American history to dock tomorrow at Port of Oakland
The MSC Anna, which is longer than the Salesforce Tower is tall, is expected to pass under the Bay Bridge at about 12:45 p.m. and dock around 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Emergency small business fund running low, local businesses are worrying
Democrats blocked a fast-track bid to pass the funding last week, and Republicans in turn stymied their efforts for additional funding for other priorities in a brief debate that was mostly a messaging exercise.
Small businesses are entering a dire situation as government aid remains uncertain
Greg Lee explains the important role Congress will have, and when they're next due in Washington DC.
East Bay brewery pivots in face of COVID-19, now selling groceries
Businesses still operating during the COVID-19 pandemic are having to adjust in order to survive.
Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
Amazon puts new grocery delivery customers on waitlist amid high demand during COVID-19 pandemic
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.