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.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will temporarily close some stores, offer take-out, delivery in others amid COVID-19 concerns

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has announced that starting on Monday, March 16 they will be temporarily closing some stores and move to reduced hours in others due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.

Starbucks will be temporarily switching to a 'to go' mode due to COVID-19 concerns

Starbucks has announced that beginning on Sunday all of its North American stores will switch to a `to go' model for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus.

U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts

The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.