Assembly Bill Would Create State Bank To Help Local Governments, Small Businesses During PandemicA group of state legislators from the Bay Area and Southern California announced Thursday the introduction of a state bill that would create a state bank capable of giving loans to local governments and small businesses during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
What Might A Second Stimulus Payment Look Like For You?A second stimulus payment grows more likely by the day, with coronavirus surging and the fate of the economy hanging in the balance.
Facing US Scrutiny, TikTok May Undergo Corporate Changes To Distance From ChinaThe short-form video app TikTok could soon see a shakeup of its corporate structure as it confronts mounting criticism from politicians in the US over ties to its Chinese parent company.
A's, Giants Look Ahead, Release Full 2021 Season SchedulesAs the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants train for a coronavirus-shortened 2020 season, both teams have released their 2021 schedules.
High-End French Kitchen Retailer 'Sur La Table' Files For Chapter 11 BankruptcyThe French kitchen goods store that has brought a bit of provence to American cooks, 'Sur La Table' filed for Voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
49ers Expect Reduced Capacity At Levi's Stadium In 2020; Announce Options For Season TicketholdersThe San Francisco 49ers have announced options for season ticketholders this upcoming season in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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San Rafael Boosts Outdoor Dining as New Virus Cases Prompt Reopening RollbacksSan Rafael's Dining Under the Lights is a weekly event and is expected to last through the summer, so long as restrictions are not tightened again.
State Employment Development Department Swamped With Unemployment ClaimsCalifornia lawmakers' offices have been flooded with requests for assistance from frustrated constituents unable to secure unemployment benefits from the Employment Development Department.
State Warns Not To Eat Sport-Harvested Shellfish From San Francisco - Monterey Coast Over ToxinState health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain shellfish sport-harvested from the coast stretching from San Francisco to Monterey County.
To Stop Parties, Airbnb Won't Let Some Guests Book HomesAirbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking homes in their area as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.
Contra Costa County Officials Rethink Reopening TimelineAfter several weeks of what felt like moving forward, Contra Costa County is rethinking its reopening timeline
In Late-Night Filing, Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Invalidate ObamacareIn a late-night court filing, the Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The filing came the same day the government reported that close to half a million people who lost their health insurance amid the pandemic have got coverage through HealthCare.gov.