Coronavirus the culprit in an economy going down in flames
If you think March has been a harsh month, some economic indicators underscore not only how bad this month was, but how it's likely to get worse.
Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.
Walmart announces it will conduct temperature checks for employees due to COVID-19
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
Better Business Bureau warns of ‘mandatory online COVID-19 test’ text message scam
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a warning to individuals involving a text message scam impersonating government agencies in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.
Some Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier
Some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job Monday demanding greater safeguards against the coronavirus, even as both companies are speed-hiring hundreds of thousands of new workers to handle a surge in delivery orders.
Crackdown on commercial construction may be coming amid coronavirus crisis
San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa told KTVU in an interview that he is looking to see how his board might be able to put some more teeth into the strict rules regarding construction that his county mandated on March 16.
Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.
Taco Bell giving away free 'Doritos Locos' tacos to promote COVID-19 safety across America
On Tuesday, March 31 Taco Bell will be giving a free 'Doritos Locos Taco" to everyone in America.
See's Candies suspending production due to coronavirus threat
The South San Francisco-based company posted a message on its website, saying it is not taking any orders and temporarily shutting down, on the guidance of health authorities.
Dow slides as $2T coronavirus aid package sails through Congress
On Thursday, Wall Street appeared to shrug off miserable news on unemployment as the S&P 500 rose 6.2 percent, bringing its three-day rally to 17.6 percent.
Trump issues order in effort to force General Motors to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
Here’s what’s in the COVID-19 stimulus bill and who qualifies to get money
The Senate passed 2 $2.2 trillion economic rescue package in efforts to aid the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Instacart plans to hire 300,000 more workers
This is all due to an increase in demand.
MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high amid coronavirus crisis
Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition
U.S. equity markets battled higher Wednesday morning after lawmakers struck a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The complete list of California's essential workers
Here is the list provided by the governor's office on who is deemed essential.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Several Bay Area restaurants participate in 'Great American Takeout'
Some small mom and pop owned restaurants have taken a hit to their bottom line during the stay at home order that was issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stocks slump, despite Fed aid, as virus bill stalls again
Stocks fell about 3% on Wall Street Monday as Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the coronavirus-weakened economy.