Predatory lenders find borrowers desperate for a lifeline as the pandemic stretches on
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, financial insecurity is pushing some people towards predatory loans at a time when protections have been rescinded.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, financial insecurity is pushing some people towards predatory loans at a time when protections have been rescinded.
Lawmakers take aim at Newsom as a million unemployment claims remain unprocessed
While Newsom announced last week a series of actions to reform the state's unemployment system, lawmakers say it is not enough.
While Newsom announced last week a series of actions to reform the state's unemployment system, lawmakers say it is not enough.
Distance learning: assistance with digital tools and WiFi
Here are some resources for parents, teachers and students looking for information about distance-learning software, like Google Classroom and Zoom, or assistance getting WiFi.
Here are some resources for parents, teachers and students looking for information about distance-learning software, like Google Classroom and Zoom, or assistance getting WiFi.
San Mateo County health officer feels the state coronavirus response is 'flawed'
In a statement posted online, San Mateo County Scott Morrow acknowledges that it is "simply not possible" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement posted online, San Mateo County Scott Morrow acknowledges that it is "simply not possible" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
San Mateo County Superior Court announces staff cuts, service reductions
Court officials said in a news release that they gave notice to 20 positions subject to layoffs, and asked other employees to take mandatory furloughs of roughly one day per month.
Court officials said in a news release that they gave notice to 20 positions subject to layoffs, and asked other employees to take mandatory furloughs of roughly one day per month.
Alameda County will pay people with COVID-19 to stay home and isolate
Approved unanimously by Alameda County supervisors, the pilot program will provide a stipend of $1,250.
Approved unanimously by Alameda County supervisors, the pilot program will provide a stipend of $1,250.
Solano County lets COVID-19 patients return to work faster than CDC suggests
Solano County's health department is issuing new guidelines that defy the CDC's guidance about when employees who test positive for COVID-19 can return to work.
Solano County's health department is issuing new guidelines that defy the CDC's guidance about when employees who test positive for COVID-19 can return to work.
Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
Santa Clara County offering appointment-based coronavirus testing
Testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be free. Doctor's notes and health insurance are also not required.
Testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be free. Doctor's notes and health insurance are also not required.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
California counties won't be added to coronavirus watchlist until tech glitches resolved
The incomplete data in the nation’s most populous state has hampered public health officials’ ability to follow up with those who test positive and contact people who have been around them to limit the spread.
The incomplete data in the nation’s most populous state has hampered public health officials’ ability to follow up with those who test positive and contact people who have been around them to limit the spread.
Solano County issues COVID-19 guidance defying CDC's guidance
Solano County has issued guidance for employees with COVID-19 that is not aligned with the CDC guidance.
Solano County has issued guidance for employees with COVID-19 that is not aligned with the CDC guidance.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Some business owners say Palo Alto’s street closures are unfair
The City of Palo Alto has plans to close another downtown street for outdoor dining and retail. However, not all businesses think closing streets to traffic is a win. Some business owners said it’s economically unfair.
The City of Palo Alto has plans to close another downtown street for outdoor dining and retail. However, not all businesses think closing streets to traffic is a win. Some business owners said it’s economically unfair.
Coronavirus developments and numbers from around the Bay Area: August 5
Statewide, there are 524,722 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 9,703 deaths. That's up from 519,427 cases and 9,501 deaths on Tuesday.
Statewide, there are 524,722 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 9,703 deaths. That's up from 519,427 cases and 9,501 deaths on Tuesday.
One million more California students will be connected to internet and receive computers
At least 100,000 devices can be ready to arrive through the back-to-school time frame, according to Apple and T-Mobile. The companies expect to be able to fulfill school district demand through the end of this year.
At least 100,000 devices can be ready to arrive through the back-to-school time frame, according to Apple and T-Mobile. The companies expect to be able to fulfill school district demand through the end of this year.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.