Convenience Big Store: EDD website issue blocks 178,000 from reapplying for unemployment benefits

'Missing button' on EDD website stops hundreds of thousands from reapplying for unemployment benefits – Another challenge for people trying to get their unemployment benefits in California: people at the end of their benefit year literally cannot file a new claim. The button to do so is missing from the UI Online website. The EDD said in a Tweet, that the issue is blocking about 178,000 people from reapplying for their benefits and getting their money. EDD said it is only affecting people who have reached the end of their benefit year and need to submit a new claim. In an email to the Dollars and Sense team, EDD said, "the issue arose when customers were not able to select the “File New Claim” button within their UI Online account." EDD said it is making changes to fix the problem and people should be able to reapply on Friday. EDD said people who are affected by the missing button should have been notified by email and text messages. If you received a message from EDD, their advice is to check back on Friday. (Josh Lyle, ABC10)

All Californians age 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting today – All Californians over 16 years old will be able to receive a coronavirus vaccination beginning on April 15. Health officials say the state expects to receive more than three million doses in the second half of April. California currently receives about 1.8 million doses per week, officials said. Although the upcoming eligibility will no doubt help in the state’s reopening efforts, health officials say it will still take several months to administer the doses. California currently has the capacity to put 3 million vaccine doses in arms per week, according to state health officials, and it's ramping up efforts to raise that number to 4 million per week by the end of April. (Matthew Nuttle, ABC10)

Inside Sacramento's plans to transform the historic train depot into a new city gateway – Thirty one acres of land surround the Sacramento Valley Historic Train Depot, and if the city of Sacramento has its way, that land could change the way people experience travel and the city itself. Nestled near downtown Sacramento, Old Sacramento, the riverfront, and railyards, the land around the historic depot is about to go through a transformational process. At its core, the Sacramento Valley Station Plan incorporates the historic station and creates a multi-modal hub for transportation. That means intuitive access to light rail, buses, trains, walking paths and biking paths. (Eric Escalante, ABC10)

TIP OF THE DAY

Country roads, take me home Are you a remote worker who is looking at the work from home grind somewhat permanently? West Virginia wants you to move to the mountains. Remote workers can receive $12,000 along with other outdoor perks to relocate to the Mountain State. (John Raby, Associated Press)

SMILE

Banana caramel waffles It's National Banana Day, so you may want to check out this delectable dessert-for-breakfast meal at FlapJacks Diner in Sacramento. Owner Frank says they crank out about 50,000 orders of these waffles a year! (Mark S. Allen, ABC10)

O-M-G, live entertainment is back at Reno-Tahoe’s premier resort destination — Grand Sierra Resort. Grab your boots, saddle up and on race over to G-S-R to see country music super star Easton Corbin on Sunday, April 18 in the Grand Theatre! Get your tickets at GrandSierraResort.com today. Seating is limited.