Coronavirus-related briefs worth noting
A roundup of coronavirus-related briefs from around the region: • United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Foundation are teaming up on a COVID-19 response effort. The partnership will combine fundraising and decision-making resources. Initial focus is in supporting food insecurity, seniors, child care needs and health care. Applications for grants will Read More →
Tri-county stocks rebound from coronavirus selloff
Stocks regained some of their footing March 17, with the announcement of trillions of dollars in potential spending by the federal government, including direct payments to individuals. Goleta software developer AppFolio led the gains in the region with an almost 30 percent pop for the day, alongside moderate gains for other software firms. It was Read More →
Coronavirus cases climbing in Tri-Counties
Updated at 3:30 p.m. March 17: The number of coronavirus cases in Ventura County tripled overnight to nine and grew to six in San Luis Obispo County and two in Santa Barbara County. The county has tested almost 200 people for the virus so far. On March 16, there were three presumed positive coronavirus cases Read More →
Tri-county stocks fall as national markets plummet
National financial markets and tri-county stocks continued to plunge March 16 in defiance of new fiscal stimulus as states imposed new restrictions over the weekend on restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses. President Donald Trump warned that the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic could last through the summer. The S&P 500 fell 12 percent Read More →
Tri-counties each have coronavirus cases as stocks continue slide
All three of the Tri-Counties now have confirmed cases of the coronavirus and the rapid spread of the disease prompted state and federal officials over the weekend to suggest banning gatherings of more than 50 people and closing bars, tap rooms and wineries. In Ventura County, the first of the three counties to report an Read More →
Tri-county stocks reverse prior day’s losses, gain 9.3 percent
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Fellows: An employer’s guide to navigating the coronavirus
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