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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
Relief available to drivers on car payments
Drivers struggling to make car payments due to the coronavirus upheaval may be able to get relief on their loans.
Drivers struggling to make car payments due to the coronavirus upheaval may be able to get relief on their loans.
U.S. stock markets closed for Good Friday
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
6.6 million Americans file for unemployment last week
The U.S. Labor Department says 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last week; a number so sobering that it's hard to contemplate.
The U.S. Labor Department says 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last week; a number so sobering that it's hard to contemplate.
Yelp will lay off or furlough at least 2,000 employees
The job cuts were a "last resort", according to the company-wide email.
The job cuts were a "last resort", according to the company-wide email.
San Francisco to launch $10 million small business emergency relief fund
The emergency loan fund will provide small businesses up to $50,000 in zero interest loans.
The emergency loan fund will provide small businesses up to $50,000 in zero interest loans.
Stocks soar on oil's record gain as Trump expects Russia, Saudi Arabia to cut output
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 469 points, or 2.2. percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 469 points, or 2.2. percent.
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.
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.
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.
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.