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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
‘How to make toilet paper’ search spiked 1,300 percent on Google amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google said there has been a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.”
Google said there has been a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.”
Costco limiting number of shoppers allowed in stores amid COVID-19 crisis
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
OpenTable lanches new service to help reduce long lines, overcrowding at grocery stores
San Francisco-based restaurant reservation site, OpenTable, launched a new service on Monday to help reduce overcrowding and long lines at grocery stores and other businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
San Francisco-based restaurant reservation site, OpenTable, launched a new service on Monday to help reduce overcrowding and long lines at grocery stores and other businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
Instacart plans to hire 300,000 more workers
This is all due to an increase in demand.
This is all due to an increase in demand.
Price gouging remains a large issue, says California consumer group
Claudia Deeg with CALPIRG reports price gouging remains a continuing issue for popular consumer goods amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Claudia Deeg with CALPIRG reports price gouging remains a continuing issue for popular consumer goods amid the coronavirus pandemic.
USPS needs 1,000 workers in the Bay Area to keep up with delivery demands
The U.S. Postal Service says it needs to hire as many as 1,000 workers in the Bay Area as the economic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to ripple across the region.
The U.S. Postal Service says it needs to hire as many as 1,000 workers in the Bay Area as the economic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to ripple across the region.
California attorney general warns of false advertising and price gouging
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday warned Californians against false advertising and price gouging related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday warned Californians against false advertising and price gouging related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus price gouging complaints surge in US
Across a country where lines are long and patience is thin, authorities are receiving a surge of reports about merchants trying to cash in on the coronavirus crisis.
Across a country where lines are long and patience is thin, authorities are receiving a surge of reports about merchants trying to cash in on the coronavirus crisis.