Food trucks allowed at California highway rest stops
Caltrans will begin accepting applications from the food truckers immediately.
Caltrans will begin accepting applications from the food truckers immediately.
Monterey County DA's Office says advertising Airbnb rentals for non-essential purposes illegal
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.
Sales suggest cannabis delivery business thriving during pandemic
Marijuana's unofficial holiday, 4-20, went virtual this year as public gatherings were banned and the traditional "smoke-outs" moved to group chats and social media.
Marijuana's unofficial holiday, 4-20, went virtual this year as public gatherings were banned and the traditional "smoke-outs" moved to group chats and social media.
Oil prices fall into negative territory
The price of oil has crashed to negative $37. In some cases producers are paying customers to take it away.
The price of oil has crashed to negative $37. In some cases producers are paying customers to take it away.
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.