This bill extends that period to 24 weeks to allow. People to get their businesses back up and running indiana representative larry bush on supports the bill. Which also lets borrowers spend only 60 of the money on payroll down from the original 75 so i think its very important. We do this its based on feedback ever since the Paycheck Protection Program was created back in march is part of the cares act most lawmakers agree changes were needed there have been some shortcomings some unintended consequences ohio representative steve shadid was among those in favor of the changes passed today, this promotes greater flexibility for small businesses. To decide when its best to start spending their ppp loan but before Business Owners get that flexibility, the bill has to pass the senate which is working on its own version of similar legislation and its not clear when either measure will move forward, reporting in washington, im trevor shirley. Another 2. 1 million americans filed for unemplo
The teachers here at least, theyre dependent on how large their classes are. And they cant survive with a class that is 20 of what it used to be. On lakeshore avenue, even the most successful business, a restaurant with two Celebrity Chefs is trying to envision a future. I dont think anybody had pandemic in their business plan. Tim nugent, the owner of shakewell has had to reinvent his business from fine dining to takeout, and with that lay off 70 of his staff. Rather than thrive, the goal now is survival. I think if you stop, if youve already got boards up, you die, you dont stay alive. So people remember me, were still here. So when that day comes, were still alive. Were not forgotten. Back here at namaste, owner kimberly leo takes small solace in knowing she is not alone. I wish i could hug you. That doesnt make the goodbyes any easier. In oakland, laura anthony, abc7 news. And employment rates are plummeting across california. A 42 decline in new jobs this april was reported compar
Today to get the city back to business. And cornell, you heard from a lot of Business Owners there. Yeah, dion and eric, we certainly did. Many Business Owners say they are fighting for survival. They say reopening their doors really needs to happen sooner than later. Open up open up reporter dozens of people rallied in downtown livermore to support small businesses, urging local leaders to allow them to reopen. Livermore was nothing before these businesses came in. And to let them sit here and fall to the wayside blindly is not okay with me or my family. Were hurting. Weve had zero revenue for two months now. Reporter darren and Andrea Liggett own anytime fitness gym. They believe they can safely reopen their doors now. People are buying groceries. I really dont see the difference. Right . Because we can very easily move equipment around and keep our members safe. I just want to survive for my family. I have two kids reporter nail salon owner nancy lam made this emotional plea. You kn
Live dhere s raining. Weav light in through sears point through hercules, up towards yountville and sfo just a few light returns hitting the peninsula now, over into oakland as well. So the Bigger Picture shows this weakening frontal boundary, an area of low pressure that is going to descend parallel over the bay area, close to it anyway, throughout the next 24 hours. So for today, looking at the light rain, scattered downpours, breezy at times, rainfall will be light, less than a quarter of an inch. It is mild in the 60s out there in many places. Upper 50s in the north bay and a little bit of fog. As we go through the 10 00 hour, we will be pretty much in the low to mid6. Nocehat weve got clouds around and a few scattered showers for the r re to me well talk about it and time it out in a few minutes. Liz . Lisa, thank you. P of we head into a new week, reopening tomorro, San Francisco, san mateo and marin counties will start the second phase. This is the early stage of phase two, that
Workers, weve had zero revenue for two months now. I just want to survive for my family. I have two kids. Most of the bay area set to allow partial reopening this week. But this morning some are getting desperate. Begging to push even further into the process. Another weekend showing us some spots that feel back to normal. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. We have much to get into the bay areas week ahead but we want to start with the rainy monday morning forecast. Heres lisa argen. Good morning, liz. You can see the cold front flipping to the south and east. Its a weak one but starting out in the east day from the San Ramon Valley, pleasanton, very light showers. Across the bridge to east palo alto, wet start to the sunday. Hills and looking at the actually the north bay that got a overnight. Heres the area of low pressure coming in tonight, with scattered showers becoming more wildly scattered today. Downpours later on and nice break in the north bay, san rafael partl