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If another infusion of funding from the federal government came through, Crystal Thong, owner of a nail salon, would use it to pay the three months of rent that she owes, pay off her bills and keep “Nailstalgic” open. “It’s overwhelming, it’s stressful because I want to be able to help my community. I know that this is something...

There’s still no deal between congress and the White House for another coronavirus stimulus aid package. NBC 7’s Amber Frias spoke to a nail salon owner in grantville who says she doesn’t believe her business can remain open without additional help.

The stalemate over financial assistance continues as struggling Americans wait idly by. NBC 7’s Steven Luke explains what Congress and the White House are disagreeing on.

The possibility that another round of stimulus checks will reach Americans this year seems to be changing by the day. The Economic Policy Institute’s senior economist, Heidi Shierholz, joined us to explain why a stimulus package is so important for the economy as well as for unemployed Americans.

After a lot of back and forth in Washington, there has been a lot of confusion over what will happen with stimulus negotiations. Lost in that discussion, though, are the people who need help and are now in limbo. 

One La Mesa family shared with NBC 7 how much a second stimulus check could help them out. NBC 7’s Amber Frias has their story.

The White House is trying to salvage its favored proposals for coronavirus aid now that President Donald Trump has ended negotiation with Democrats

A financial boost from the federal government can’t come soon enough for some in San Diego County.

President Donald Trump pressured Congress to pass a coronavirus stimulus plan Saturday as his administration and congressional Democrats struggle to forge a relief deal. In a tweet sent as the president receives treatment for Covid-19 at Walter Reed Medical Center, the president wrote, “OUR GREAT USA WANTS & NEEDS STIMULUS.”  “WORK TOGETHER AND GET IT DONE. Thank you!” he continued.  Trump’s tweet...

Oct.1 is around the corner.  And even though millions of Americans are living without a steady paycheck amid the pandemic, the bills are still due. Making the situation worse is that fact that Congress hasn’t been able to reach a deal on another stimulus package, leaving extra unemployment benefits and a second round of direct cash payments in the...

Movie theaters are a staple of entertainment, but the pandemic has forced them to close for months. While theaters of all sizes are hurting, local theaters say they don’t know how much longer they can stay closed.

With Congress failing to pass a new Coronavirus stimulus bill, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for an additional $400 in benefits for unemployed Americans with states picking up 25% of the tab, but Governor Newsom has already said that California won’t be able to contribute. The uncertainty surrounding unemployment benefits at a time when nearly 15% of…

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Republicans are set to roll out the next COVID-19 aid package on Monday

NBC 7’s Greg Bledsoe shares what you need to know in San Diego County on the morning of July 21, 2020.

Congress debates the amount and type of virus relief being offered as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and the expanded unemployment benefits expire at the end of the week.

President Donald Trump is acknowledging a “big flareup” in COVID-19 cases, but divisions between the White House and Congress are threatening passage of a new federal aid package to deal with the pandemic

President Trump is threatening to veto the next coronavirus relief bill, unless the bill includes a payroll tax cut. Republicans have backed a trillion dollar plan that includes money for schools, lawsuit protections for businesses and another round of stimulus checks.

County officials will unveil this week a proposal to bring economic and humanitarian relief to San Diegans affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Two County Supervisors detailed their recommendations on how to use the $334 million of federal CARES Act funds in the county. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez breaks down the details.

San Diego County Supervisors Diane Jacob and Nathan Fletcher are set to unveil their proposal for a $34 million economic and humanitarian stimulus package to help locals affected by the coronavirus pandemic.