Restaurant including toilet paper roll with every takeout order

A suburban Chicago restaurant is offering a unique perk with every to-go order in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak: a roll of toilet paper.

General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals

General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.

New York Stock Exchange to close trading floors, fully move to electronic trading

As the novel coronavirus global pandemic widens and worsens, the New York Stock Exchange is closing its iconic trading floor in Manhattan as well as two others and will move to fully electronic trading on Monday, March 23, its operator announced on Wednesday.

Vallarta Supermarkets implements special hours for seniors, disabled

Vallarta Supermarkets on Tuesday became the latest chain to announce that it will open its 50 California stores an hour early to accommodate seniors 65 and older, pregnant women and those with disabilities as a way to assist customers amid the coronavirus outbreak.  

Macy's, Bloomingdales temporarily closing stores nationwide due to COVID-19 concerns

In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers

The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace. 

Disaster assistance loans available to LA County small businesses

A Los Angeles County official said on Tuesday that the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses that are economically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.  

Building a savings cushion in a time of emergency

Experts generally suggest having three to six months of savings on hand, but that can be tough for many people who are living paycheck to paycheck.

Canoga Park Italian restaurant to defy Garcetti order; will open for business

Monday was the first day of an unprecedented emergency order right here in Los Angeles. It effectively shut down bars, restaurants, and other businesses in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But not everyone is following that emergency order.