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For example, United Airlines (UAL) said it expects to fly 34% of its full schedule in September compared with a year earlier. In August it flew about 48% of its year-earlier schedule. And given that airlines always cut back their schedules after Labor Day, the cut in the September schedule is even deeper than it appears. … [Read more...] about After a busy Labor Day weekend, airlines expect travel to slump

Officials also noted that school openings for in-person instruction would only be considered once Santa Clara County has been in the Red Tier for 14 days. All schools must follow mandatory guidance set by the County of Santa Clara and the State of California. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Reopening: Santa Clara And Santa Cruz Counties Move To ‘Red’ Tier; More Businesses Resume Indoor Operations

Santa Clara County, along with six other Bay Area counties, was originally placed in the most restrictive purple tier Aug. 28. Marin County believed it would join Santa Clara County on Tuesday in being bumped to the red tier, but Marin officials were informed late Monday that the move has been delayed. … [Read more...] about Santa Clara County’s boost in California reopening status offers businesses ‘hope for survival’

Meanwhile, a blanket of smoky air sits on top of many areas of the Bay Area, from San Jose to the North Bay. For those living in Eastern Santa Rosa, they have somewhat gotten use to this yearly ritual but 2020 has tested their patience. … [Read more...] about Planned Safety Power Shutoff: North Bay Businesses, Schools Residents Spend 24 Hours In The Dark

Earlier this year, California allowed businesses with less than $5 million in taxable sales keep up to $50,000 of sales collections for the next year. It’s essentially a no-interest loan to these businesses. Wednesday, Newsom said the program has provided $106 million so far for these businesses. … [Read more...] about Now Hiring: Newsom Signs Law Offering Credits To Small Businesses Devastated By Pandemic