Someone set fire to homeless man's truck in Oakland after he shared his EDD woes

Hours after Sirmac Javius shared his painful experience of homelessness after he hasn't received an unemployment check for over a year to KTVU on Friday, someone set fire to his 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

California EDD delays push East Bay man into homelessness

Sirmac Jarvius was working as an apprentice barber in East Oakland before the pandemic hit. When he lost his job, he turned to the California EDD for help. Fourteen months later, he's still waiting to receive his first payment.

United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers

United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.

You may be denied home insurance coverage if you have one of these 10 dog breeds

Depending on the type of dog you have, your homeowners insurance policy may not fully protect you in the event of a dog bite or other related injury. Learn more about home insurance dog breed restrictions and your options for staying covered.

California restaurant owners offer cash prizes to encourage employee vaccinations

Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.

Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans

Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.

Greyhound looking to hire drivers in Phoenix

Greyhound transportation is looking to hire drivers in Phoenix that live within two hours of a designated bus station or agency.

Richard Trumka, president of AFL-CIO, dies at 72

Richard Trumka, the longtime president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), has passed away at the age of 72.

Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, again

If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.

US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.

Target offering debt-free education program for employees

Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.