Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Celebrities and big businesses are raising funds to help local restaurants
Micro-donors and other fundraising efforts by celebrities and big businesses have been helping struggling restaurant owners during the pandemic.
Micro-donors and other fundraising efforts by celebrities and big businesses have been helping struggling restaurant owners during the pandemic.
Local candle business teams up with nonprofit to give back to others
What started out as a business born out of quarantine, a local woman is working with a charity to give back to others
What started out as a business born out of quarantine, a local woman is working with a charity to give back to others
Local candle business teams up with nonprofit to give back to others
What started out as a business born out of quarantine, a local woman is working with a charity to give back to others
What started out as a business born out of quarantine, a local woman is working with a charity to give back to others
LA County distributes $46 million in federal COVID-19 money to help save jobs
Los Angeles County officials announced Tuesday that $46.2 million of federal CARES Act money has been distributed to more than 1,400 community businesses and other groups to help retain or hire employees, implement COVID-19-related safety measures, and comply with local health orders.
Los Angeles County officials announced Tuesday that $46.2 million of federal CARES Act money has been distributed to more than 1,400 community businesses and other groups to help retain or hire employees, implement COVID-19-related safety measures, and comply with local health orders.
LA woman creates online business to help give to those in need
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways.
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways.
LA woman creates online business to help give to those in need
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways. One local young woman has launched a website that does just that.
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways. One local young woman has launched a website that does just that.
Federal lawsuit aims to overturn outdoor dining ban while local family-owned restaurants struggle to survive
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court aimed at overturning the state’s recent ban on outdoor dining.
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court aimed at overturning the state’s recent ban on outdoor dining.
LA County Supervisor sets aside $330,000 for restaurant funding, families in need
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced on Monday that $330,000 will be distributed to 11 nonprofit organizations that will use the funds to buy gift cards from local small restaurants and hand them out to local families in need.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced on Monday that $330,000 will be distributed to 11 nonprofit organizations that will use the funds to buy gift cards from local small restaurants and hand them out to local families in need.
Orange and San Diego craft breweries sue Newsom over tasting room procedures
Craft breweries in Orange and San Diego are among beer makers suing Gov. Gavin Newsom, alleging constitutional violations because of a requirement that they serve meals to visitors in order to operate tasting rooms -- a coronavirus-related restriction not imposed on the state's winemakers, according to court papers obtained Friday.
Craft breweries in Orange and San Diego are among beer makers suing Gov. Gavin Newsom, alleging constitutional violations because of a requirement that they serve meals to visitors in order to operate tasting rooms -- a coronavirus-related restriction not imposed on the state's winemakers, according to court papers obtained Friday.
No big gatherings for the holidays hurting tamale vendors
For generations of Angelenos, Christmas season is tamale season! However, tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to cancel gatherings.
For generations of Angelenos, Christmas season is tamale season! However, tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to cancel gatherings.
California governor extends small business tax deadlines
California small businesses will have more time to file their tax returns in 2021.
California small businesses will have more time to file their tax returns in 2021.
Original Saugus Cafe: LA's oldest restaurant struggling after recent outdoor dining ban
The Saugus Cafe in Newhall, built in 1886 as a train depot eatery, is the longest-running restaurant in LA County. It has survived earthquakes, floods, even a dam collapse, but COVID closures may shut it down.
The Saugus Cafe in Newhall, built in 1886 as a train depot eatery, is the longest-running restaurant in LA County. It has survived earthquakes, floods, even a dam collapse, but COVID closures may shut it down.
The Serving Spoon restaurant in Inglewood struggling during pandemic; asks for help
The Serving Spoon, a well-known restaurant in Inglewood, is struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic and asked the community for help through a GoFundMe page.
The Serving Spoon, a well-known restaurant in Inglewood, is struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic and asked the community for help through a GoFundMe page.
Musso & Frank launches employee relief fund to provide help during pandemic
Musso & Frank Grill announced Wednesday that it has launched an employee relief fund to help cover health insurance and other living expenses of its employees while the iconic Hollywood restaurant is temporarily shuttered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Musso & Frank Grill announced Wednesday that it has launched an employee relief fund to help cover health insurance and other living expenses of its employees while the iconic Hollywood restaurant is temporarily shuttered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Garcetti launches website to help Angelenos find small businesses to support for holiday shopping
Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday announced an initiative to promote shopping at Los Angeles small businesses this holiday season.
Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday announced an initiative to promote shopping at Los Angeles small businesses this holiday season.
Some Inland Empire restaurants remain open for outdoor dining in defiance of state's order
While restaurants in Los Angeles County continue to fight the county’s order to ban outdoor dining, other counties are outright defying the same order by Governor Newsom.
While restaurants in Los Angeles County continue to fight the county’s order to ban outdoor dining, other counties are outright defying the same order by Governor Newsom.
LA County to restart grant applications for restaurants after online crash
Los Angeles County officials said on Saturday that they've fixed the problem that caused a website facilitating grant applications for small restaurants to crash, and a new application program will go online Monday.
Los Angeles County officials said on Saturday that they've fixed the problem that caused a website facilitating grant applications for small restaurants to crash, and a new application program will go online Monday.
Owner fined by LA County says he didn't want to lay off workers before Christmas
As Los Angeles County outdoor dining restrictions remain in effect some restaurants are complying with the order while others are not.
As Los Angeles County outdoor dining restrictions remain in effect some restaurants are complying with the order while others are not.
Local restaurants fight back at new COVID-19 restrictions
With coronavirus cases skyrocketing tightened restaurant restrictions are now in place across LA County. But that isn't stopping some restaurant owners from defying orders and fighting back with support from customers.
With coronavirus cases skyrocketing tightened restaurant restrictions are now in place across LA County. But that isn't stopping some restaurant owners from defying orders and fighting back with support from customers.