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Economy
Study: Pandemic Could Cost U.S. $3-$5 Trillion In GDP Over Two Years
- Nov. 30
- By City News Service
Economists project that a best-case scenario for the United States hinges on whether initial mandatory closures and social distancing measures were sufficient to control the rise in coronavirus cases.
California Providing $500M In Pandemic Aid For Small Businesses
- Nov. 30
- By Associated Press
California will provide temporary tax relief and $500 million in aid to small businesses struggling because of coronavirus outbreak restrictions, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
California's Crackdown On Unemployment Claims Keeping Immigrants From Their Promised Benefits
- Nov. 30
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
As the state combats rampant fraud , some people with legitimate claims are finding themselves locked out of their accounts. Immigrant communities are suffering the most.
Small Business Saturday Especially Important During Pandemic
- Nov. 27
- By John Carroll
Small Business Saturday is 10 years old now, but it's more important than ever this year due to the pandemic.
US Agency Investigating Tesla Front Suspension Failures
- Nov. 27
- By Associated Press
The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that front suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles.
Disney To Lay Off 4,000 More At California, Florida Parks
- Nov. 27
- By Associated Press
The Walt Disney Co. is announcing plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the industry.
Tips To Avoid Scams While Shopping Online
- Nov. 27
- By Alison St John, Brooke Ruth
Michelle Singletary writes about personal finances for The Washington Post and joins Midday Edition on Friday with tips on protecting our financial wellbeing when shopping online.
Virus Keeps Black Friday Crowds Thin, Shoppers Shift Online
- Nov. 27
- By Joe Hong and Anne D'Innocenzio, Josehp Pisani and Alexandra Olson / Associated Press
After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope. But a spike in coronavirus cases is threatening the economy’s recovery from the sudden plunge in the spring.
Roundtable: How COVID-19 Changed Local Arts
- Nov. 27
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
A special edition of KPBS Roundtable discusses the impact of COVID-19 on local arts, from the cancellation of big events to the pandemic's influence on artistic expression.
Supervisors Approve $20 Million In Business Relief Due To COVID-19 Closures
- Nov. 25
- By Andrew Bowen, City News Service
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve $20 million in aid for businesses affected by San Diego County's slide into the most-restrictive purple tier of the state's four-tiered coronavirus monitoring system.
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