The order was triggered after ICU capacity in the two regions fell below a 15% threshold announced this past week by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid
Tina Morton recently faced a choice: Pay bills — or buy a birthday gift for a child? Derrisa Green is falling further behind on rent. Sylvia Soliz has had her electricity cut off.
Read More »Homebound shoppers are finding comfort in scented candles, home fragrances this holiday season
Perfume and cologne are typically popular holiday gifts. This year, however, the beauty industry is getting a boost from a different kind of fragrance: Home scents.
Read More »Did you receive your auto insurance premium refund?
While stay-at-home directives for non-essential activities have eased, personal automobile usage remains below pre COVID-19 usage levels as many people continue to work from home. Reduced personal travel, cancelled entertainment events, increased unemployment and countless behavioral changes also continue to decrease automobile usage below historic levels.
Read More »Developer breaks ground on new logistics property in Hamburg
More commercial logistics development is coming to Berks County.
Read More »Justice Department accuses Facebook of discriminating against U.S. workers
The U.S. Justice Department accused Facebook of discriminating against U.S. workers on Thursday, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers who hold H-1B visas.
Read More »Central Pa. accounting firm to consolidate offices and open new office in Camp Hill
The firm offers bookkeeping services and consulting, payroll processing and reporting, tax planning and tax preparation for businesses and tax planning and tax preparation for individuals.
Read More »9.8 million working mothers in the U.S. are suffering from burnout
From attempting to manage remote schooling to rearranging their workdays to fill child-care gaps, there’s no question it’s mothers who are, more often than not, shouldering the increased responsibilities of caring for kids throughout the pandemic.
Read More »Google Illegally Fired And Spied On Workers Who Tried To Organize, Labor Agency Says
Google illegally fired two employees involved in labor organizing last year, the National Labor Relations Board alleged in a complaint on Wednesday.
Read More »Walmart to spend more than $700 million on new round of employee bonuses
Walmart Inc said on Thursday it would spend more than $700 million on bonuses as the retailer compensates its U.S. employees for helping meet a surge in demand for essential goods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More »Jobless claims hit pandemic-era low as hiring continues even with rising Covid cases
New jobless-claim filings last week reached their lowest level of the pandemic crisis, providing a sign that hiring is continuing if at a slower pace.
Read More »Air Products names new chief information officer
Air Products of Trexlertown has named Brian Galovich as its new senior vice president and chief information officer.
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Pa. commercial driver’s license renewals extended to end of year
With COVID-19 infections at a record high in the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has again extended the expiration dates for commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits.
Read More »UPS places shipping limits on some retailers as holiday shopping heats up, report says
UPS reportedly told its drivers on Cyber Monday to stop picking up packages at some of the largest retailers in the U.S., such as Nike and Gap, after they reached capacity allocations set by the delivery company.
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