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California Lawmakers Holding Hearing On Unemployment Backlog

Lawmakers will hold a hearing over the Employment Development Department (EDD) backlog Wednesday as a new report shows the magnitude of the problem.

Jul 30, 2020

United States Economy Shrinks By Record 32.9 Percent In Second Quarter

The United States economy endured its worst quarter in recorded history this past spring, brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 30, 2020

Beloved Natomas Donut Shop Closing After 30 Years Due To Pandemic

A beloved doughnut shop in south Natomas is closing after being open for more than 30 years.

Jul 25, 2020

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Yelp Says 60% Of Restaurant Coronavirus Closures Are Permanent

A new national survey spells more bad news for the restaurant industry.

Jul 25, 2020

Jobless Claims Rise As Cutoff Of Extra $600 Benefit Nears

The nation got another dose of bad economic news Thursday as the number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose for the first time since late March, intensifying concerns the resurgent coronavirus is stalling or even reversing the economic recovery.

Jul 23, 2020

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The US Mint Is Literally Begging For Spare Change

Uncle Sam wants YOU to dig under your couch cushions and unearth your spare change.

Jul 23, 2020

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Sick Of Working From Home? Work At A Hotel Instead

Many US workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jul 22, 2020

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Cinnamon Linked To Blood Sugar Control In Prediabetes, Study Finds

Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control in people with a condition known as prediabetes and may slow the progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a new pilot study of 51 people with elevated blood sugars.

Jul 21, 2020

FDA Calls For Removal Of Fruity, Disposable Puff Bar Vapes

U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S.

Jul 20, 2020

Petition Urges Trader Joe's To Change Ethnic Food Labels

Responding to calls for Trader Joe's to stop labeling its international food products with ethnic-sounding names, the grocery store chain said it has been in a yearslong process of repackaging those products and will soon complete the work.

Jul 19, 2020

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Want To Go Camping? Follow These Coronavirus Safety Tips

The good news is that relatively speaking, camping is among the safer forms of recreation you can enjoy right now.

Jul 17, 2020

Thermal Sensor Devices To Identify COVID-19 Symptoms At Sutter Union High School

The device, called OneScreen GoSafe is in high demand for school districts considering reopening

Jul 14, 2020

California Closing Again: Bars, Indoor Dining Across The State Ordered To Close

California is taking a big step backwards and ordering many sectors to across the state to close again as coronavirus cases spike.

Jul 13, 2020

Will You See A Second Stimulus Payment?

A second stimulus payment seemed unlikely after the first stimulus led to economic gains but has a good chance now as the virus spikes and recovery stalls.