DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
San Francisco restaurants are moving away from tips, but it's a challenge
Some San Francisco restaurants no longer allow customers to tip, and instead have raised prices or added a flat surcharge to a final bill.
San Francisco's tourism upswing creates economic optimism
July 4th has come and gone, but many of the visitors to San Francisco are still here. The tourism industry is saying while tourism isn't back to pre-pandemic levels it is on the upswing.
Nationwide shortage of lifeguards restricts summer fun
You may not be in the pool this summer. A lifeguard shortage has created an exceedingly difficult summertime situation for private and public community swimming pools all over the nation.
Warriors' parade a much needed boost for BART and downtown San Francisco businesses
The Warriors' parade provided an economic boost to BART and for San Francisco's downtown area that has pretty much been a ghost-town since the beginning of the pandemic.
64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
Trump administration accused of approving illegal COVID loan worth $700 million
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Oakland to consider dropping proof of vaccination requirement, but require masks at mega-events
The Oakland City Council is likely going to roll back the city's proof of vaccination requirement that's in place for most indoor settings, such as restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses. At the same time, the revised ordinance would impose a mask mandate at indoor facilities with more than 1,000 people.
Wine Country supply chain all corked up
California's wine industry makes a $45 billion contribution to the Golden State's economy. But supply chain issues, have plagued this marquee industry as never before; forcing the entire industry to over purchase and squirrel away essential components for the products they sell without breaking the consumers' bank.
Inflation causes and how consumers can fight it
The most effective thing we can do to fight inflation now is buy less, a lot less, until decreasing demand meets up with now increasing supplies.
Beloved North Bay coffee shop, a symbol of the American Dream, may be priced out
In San Rafael, a beloved coffee shop has a potentially fatal problem: landlords unwilling to renew its lease. This is an immigrant American Dream that may become a business obituary.
Google heads back to the office, but employees have a say in maintaining hybrid schedule
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
Restaurant week and Off the Grid return to San Francisco
Dining out is back on the menu for San Francisco foodies looking for something to do. San Francisco Restaurant Week launched on Friday as well as Off the Grid.
Driving factors behind the Great Resignation
Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the latest employment figures that show a high number of workers quitting jobs and finding new employment elsewhere.
Inflation's effect on long-term financial goals
Ryan Dennehy, a principal at California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how inflation is causing current workers and recent retirees alike to reconsider some of their long-term plans.
Big sports weekend for the Bay Area; something for everyone
This weekend offers Bay Area sports fans; NCAA basketball, BMX racing, soccer and a sailing championship.