Bay Area real estate agent discusses pandemic impact on industry
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Durum Real Estate agent Emily Young about the many changes in real estate in the past couple months.
COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Bay Area food supply
Produce expert Bob Borzone talks asparagus, mint, cherries, strawberries, exports and the produce season during the pandemic.
Artists transforming boarded-up storefronts in San Francisco into murals
The pandemic has forced businesses throughout San Francisco to close their doors and board their windows. Now, organizations such as "Paint the Void" are raising money to pay artists to transform those boards into showcases.
Real estate agents prepare to begin showing homes again
Leigh Martinez reports.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef and pork at select stores
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
The house hunt is on: Bay Area real estate market could rebound
Buyers and agents still have to take precautions and practice social distancing, but house hunts can resume.
Coronavirus brews up big trouble for the craft brewery business
Until the coronavirus, brew pub crawling was a fun contact sport where folks stood and sat shoulder to shoulder hoisting a mug.
California insurance commissioner orders insurance companies to refund drivers, businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency
California's insurance commissioner has ordered some insurance companies to refund premiums for March and April because of restrictions brought on by coronavirus shelter in place orders and said the action would provide consumers and businesses "much-needed financial relief" during this crisis.
FDA issues warning to church selling ‘powerful bleaching agent’ as a remedy for coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
USPS offers products, services to allow for social distancing
USPS says most products and services can be accessed from home with or without a computer.
Car insurance companies offering refunds to policyholders since fewer people driving
With fewer vehicles on the roads, some insurance companies have announced they will refund a portion of premiums to their customers.
Bay Area cracking down on price gouging amid COVID-19 crisis
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is investigating several complaints of price gouging on some high demand products.
Lowe's closing all locations in North America for Easter Sunday
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
Realtors adjust to the new norm during COVID-19 pandemic
Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.
Airlines ordered to 'promptly' refund customers for trips canceled or changed due to coronavirus
The airline industry has been directed to offer refunds to customers whose flights have been canceled or drastically rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Activity at Port of Oakland stabilizing amid COVID-19 pandemic
Experts predict the recovery will take several months, if not longer.
Amazon announces they're delaying 'Prime Day' due to COVID-19 pandemic
The online giant usually holds its 'Prime Day' once a year in July.
Saks Fifth Avenue furloughs workers
The shutdown of the high end retail store is nationwide.
Third member of PG&E bankruptcy committee resigns, criticizes PG&E plan
Karin Gowins, the former comptroller for Paradise, told The Associated Press Friday that she resigned from the bankruptcy committee overseeing the claims of wildfire victims so she can publicly lambaste what she believes is a deeply flawed, $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E.