COVID-19 Reopening:What Has Reopened In Each Bay Area County?
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San Francisco Chinatown Business Woes Deepen as Pandemic PersistsWith the drop in tourism and anti-China rhetoric from national politicians, San Francisco’s Chinatown has been one of the areas especially hard-hit in the pandemic.
Reports: Facebook Fires Employee Who Shared Proof of Right Wing FavoritismFacebook fired a senior engineer this week who collected evidence showing the social media company giving preferential treatment to right wing accounts.
Chase Center Wins Recognition for Advanced Cleaning PracticesChase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, is the first sports venue in Northern California to earn the GBAC STAR Facility accreditation, considered the gold standard in the cleaning industry
Livermore Reopens First Street To Help Businesses Hurt By COVID-19 Street ClosuresStreet closures in downtown Livermore were supposed to help businesses survive the pandemic but they ended up hurting many retailers. So, the city has decided to reopen First Street this weekend.
'Job Gains Have Slowed Considerably,' Says Economic Policy Institute EconomistUnemployment's sizable decline in July still reflects a slowing economic recovery in the face of the unchecked coronavirus pandemic.
Fundraiser Aims to Save Iconic Sports Bar in San LeandroA well-known San Leandro sports bar may have to close after 74 years because of the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, the bar’s owners said this week.  
Small San Francisco Gyms Campaign For Help In Staying OpenFrustrated owners of some San Francisco gyms have launched a social media campaign to stay afloat and get back to work.

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Alaska Airlines 48-Hour BOGO Fare Sale Gives Passengers A Row To ThemselvesAfter blocking middle seats on its mainline flights due to COVID-19, Alaska Airlines just announced a 2-day "Buy One, Get One" sale through October 31, so passengers have the entire row while flying during the pandemic.
'Job Gains Have Slowed Considerably,' Says Economic Policy Institute EconomistUnemployment's sizable decline in July still reflects a slowing economic recovery in the face of the unchecked coronavirus pandemic.
Humira Maker to Settle California Lawsuit for $24 MillionThe maker of the drug Humira will pay $24 million to settle a California lawsuit that alleged it violated an insurance fraud law, the state Department of Insurance announced Thursday.
USDA Warns Against Eating Pre-Packaged Food With Recalled OnionsGovernment food regulators are warning U.S. consumers not to eat prepared meals sold at retailers including Walmart and Kroger that may contain recalled onions tied to a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 400 people.
Hair Salon Owners Plan to Defy Alameda Co Shelter-In-PlaceA large group of salon owners across the state are planning to reopen on Aug. 17, whether they have permission or not. 
California Health Insurance Rates Increase Slightly For 2021The state plans to increase health insurance premiums for the 1.5 million Californians who purchase coverage through the state marketplace, state officials announced Tuesday.
Oakland-Based Clorox Warns Disinfecting Wipe Shortage To Continue Into 2021Clorox, the world's biggest maker of disinfectant cleaning materials, said consumers will continue to see a shortage of its wipes and other products into 2021.