Local companies turn to making personal protective gear for nurses, doctors during COVID-19 crisis
A couple of local companies are trying to do their part to bring protective gear to consumers and medical professionals. One Buena Park company pivoted from athletic clothing to masks. And a local designer went from making evening gowns to surgical gowns.
A couple of local companies are trying to do their part to bring protective gear to consumers and medical professionals. One Buena Park company pivoted from athletic clothing to masks. And a local designer went from making evening gowns to surgical gowns.
Where you can play golf during the COVID-19 outbreak and how they are getting away with it
People are definitely playing golf at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, despite coronavirus guidelines from the Orange County Health Department about social gatherings.
People are definitely playing golf at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, despite coronavirus guidelines from the Orange County Health Department about social gatherings.
Texas Roadhouse CEO foregoes salary for 1 year to pay workers amid coronavirus: reports
Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry crunch due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to reports.
Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry crunch due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to reports.
OC CEO sounds alarms on hand sanitizer shortages
A Garden Grove-based hand sanitizer manufacturer has about two weeks of alcohol left to make the product because of heavy demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak, its CEO said Thursday.
A Garden Grove-based hand sanitizer manufacturer has about two weeks of alcohol left to make the product because of heavy demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak, its CEO said Thursday.
Senate passes historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 883-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 883-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
Heroes Among Us: Restaurants turned relief centers
At Mozza Restaurant in Los Angeles, the aroma of vegetarian lasagna and roasted chicken wafted through the air. If you didn't know better you'd swear it was a regular day for one of LA's most storied restaurant franchises. But since Covid-19, the days are anything but normal.
At Mozza Restaurant in Los Angeles, the aroma of vegetarian lasagna and roasted chicken wafted through the air. If you didn't know better you'd swear it was a regular day for one of LA's most storied restaurant franchises. But since Covid-19, the days are anything but normal.
List of 'essential' jobs, businesses
California’s Stay at Home order reportedly used Department of Homeland Security guidelines to determine essential businesses.
California’s Stay at Home order reportedly used Department of Homeland Security guidelines to determine essential businesses.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
Banks to waive mortgage fees amid COVID-19 crisis
It’s been a while since any of us could find much positive to write about when it came to banks - until now.
It’s been a while since any of us could find much positive to write about when it came to banks - until now.
Internet providers offering help to low-income families
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Garcetti says city will shut off water and power for nonessential businesses that refuse to close
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday that the city's neighborhood prosecutors will investigate complaints of "nonessential" businesses that are still operating despite orders to close due to the coronavirus.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday that the city's neighborhood prosecutors will investigate complaints of "nonessential" businesses that are still operating despite orders to close due to the coronavirus.
LADWP says customers can pay bills via various methods during virus outbreak
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials said on Tuesday that although the utility's customer service centers are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, customers can still pay bills through various methods.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials said on Tuesday that although the utility's customer service centers are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, customers can still pay bills through various methods.
YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyundai donates $2m for drive-thru testing centers at children's hospitals
Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a nonprofit supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announced on Tuesday a donation of $2 million for coronavirus drive-thru testing centers in partnership with children's hospitals throughout the country, including CHOC Children's in Orange.
Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a nonprofit supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announced on Tuesday a donation of $2 million for coronavirus drive-thru testing centers in partnership with children's hospitals throughout the country, including CHOC Children's in Orange.
Starbucks will pay workers for 30 days whether they work or not amid coronavirus closures
Starbucks has announced it will pay its employees for the next month.
Starbucks has announced it will pay its employees for the next month.
Anheuser-Busch says it will begin producing hand sanitizer to curb COVID-19 shortages
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will be producing hand sanitizer.
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will be producing hand sanitizer.
Why is COVID-19 stopping me from visiting my dead relative?
The roads may have been traffic-free, in this coronavirus new normal, except for one place.
The roads may have been traffic-free, in this coronavirus new normal, except for one place.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurants feeling impacts of online ordering during COVID-19 pandemic
Some restaurants and delivery drivers are seeing an increase in orders following the 'Stay At Home' Order.
Some restaurants and delivery drivers are seeing an increase in orders following the 'Stay At Home' Order.