Why Are Food Prices Skyrocketing During the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an effect on supply lines, resulting in increases to prices at the checkout stand. Randy Mac reported on NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.
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Man Develops Bot to Repeatedly Call Unemployment Office
A man was sick of repeatedly calling the EDD office and never getting through to a live person, so he created a bot to call for him. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
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Hand Sanitizer Recalled
Dozens of hand sanitizer brands are being recalled because the ingredients could be harmful. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
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New Safety Guidelines For The ATM Industry
COVID19 is also forcing new methods to be use at the ATM. Randy Mac reports. July 22, 2020
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America Faces Coin Crisis Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
With fewer people shopping in stores, the Federal Reserve says America is facing a major coin shortage. Randy Mac has details for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on July 20, 2020.
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Coronavirus Phishing Scam Installs Malware To Steal Your Money
The NBC4 I-Team looked into the threat and how your smart phone could actually protect you. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Thursday July 16, 2020.
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Businesses Take Hit As California Leads Country In Unemployment Claims
More than 1.3 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, but for all the millions paid out, there’s still thousands of people who haven’t gotten anything. Consumer investigator Randy Mac reports for NBC LA at 5 p.m. Thursday July 16, 2020.
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$600 Per Week COVID-19 Financial Assistance is Soon Ending
Many people are saying losing the benefit will make it impossible to make ends meet. Randy Mac reports July 15, 2020.
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Unemployment Rate Drops to 11.1%
Randy Mac reports July 2, 2020.
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The Backlog of 1.6 Million Passports, and Future of Travel After a Pandemic
Like so many businesses, the U.S. Department of State was forced to cut back operations when the pandemic hit, a decision made to prioritize the safety of staff members. Unfortunately, the reduction of passport services has resulted in a backlog of 1.6 million passport applications. Travel industry analyst Adam Sacks explained that he does not expe... -
The Backlog of 1.6 Million Passports and Future of Travel After a Pandemic
Like so many businesses, the U.S. Department of State was forced to cut back operations when the pandemic hit, a decision made to prioritize the safety of staff members. Unfortunately, the reduction of passport services has resulted in a backlog of 1.6 million passport applications. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1... -
Amazon to Pay ‘Thank You' Bonuses to Front-line Employees
Amazon announced plans to pay bonuses to employees who have worked on the frontlines throughout the coronavirus pandemic, which the company says will total over $500 million. Throughout the pandemic, Amazon deliveries have become more valuable than ever, and delivery workers have put their health on the line every day so that consumers can shop fro... -
Struggling Tenants Say They are Being Harassed By Their Landlords
Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020.
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PPP Loan Deadline Approaches, With Billions Left to be Claimed
June 30 is the last day for businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans, which have been lifesavers for thousands of small businesses trying to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the program has been running smoothly, though hiccups have been reported here and there. An Orange County business owner turned to NBC4’s I-... -
Irvine Family Says Landlord Used Law Improperly to Charge Them More
A renter’s law says that if a family moves out they have a right to demand a wall-through to ensure no damage was done, and get the deposit back. But they say their landlord canceled the walk-through over coronavirus concerns. Randy Mac investigates June 22, 2020.
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Renter Says Landlord Used Coronavirus to Shirk Law and Rack Up a Bill
A Southern California family said their landlord used the stay-at-home order to sidestep a state law protecting renters, which put them on the hook for hundreds of dollars. When Marina Panteleyeva’s landlord at “Irvine Company” hiked her family’s rent, she made the difficult decision to move. “It was not easy for the kids to move and ch... -
What to Know About Virtual Veterinarians During Coronavirus
Changes have been made during the pandemic. Carolyn Johnson reports June 18, 2020.
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Your Wallet Could Be Impacted by Failing Businesses
As more retailers and gyms file for bankruptcy, any money you have with them could be at risk. Consumer investigator Randy Mac explains why it doesn’t have to be that way on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020.
