US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
Several San Mateo County cities hike local minimum wage for 2021
In 2021, several cities in San Mateo County will increase local minimum wage beyond California's 2021 rate of $14 per hour for employers with more than 25 employees.
As small businesses shutter, your gift cards are time-sensitive
Gift cards you received over the holidays may only have value for a limited time, as so many retailers face bankruptcy and economic uncertainty.
2020 was a devastating year for working Americans
Well over 1.1 million new unemployment claims just last week, down only slightly from the previous week but well over any other we experienced in the Great Recession.
Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
Here's what to expect from the COVID stimulus bill
Here's who wins and loses out with the next round of federal stimulus money.
Renters and landlords face an uncertain future as eviction moratorium is set to expire
By the end of January, some renters behind on their monthly rent payments could receive notices telling them to vacate.
Trump spends Christmas holiday golfing as Americans await COVID-19 relief
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
Ship containing massive container cranes headed for Port of Oakland to dock at Drakes Bay
Before the largest container cranes to be shipped to the Port of Oakland arrive, a ship crew will be "lowering the booms" in order to clear both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief, stimulus checks for Americans
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings
More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a sign that public health pleas to avoid holiday travel are being ignored.
Fight over Fed powers stalls $900 billion aid plan
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.