USPS offers guidance on Hold Mail service changes due to COVID-19
USPS says that it also understands that some customers may need their mail to be held beyond May 30, and has since instituted a two-week grace period beginning on June 1.
USPS says that it also understands that some customers may need their mail to be held beyond May 30, and has since instituted a two-week grace period beginning on June 1.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Foreign workers, relatives of dead asked to send $1,200 checks back
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Coronavirus forcing early retirement? Here are your options
More than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.
More than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.
Many governors disregarding White House guidelines on reopening amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Seventeen states do not appear to meet key benchmarks set by the White House. And yet many of those states have begun to reopen.
Seventeen states do not appear to meet key benchmarks set by the White House. And yet many of those states have begun to reopen.
Governor approves OC beaches reopening plan
State officials on Thursday approved Orange County's active-use plans for its 16% of shoreline, reopening all of the county's beaches a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered them shut down when throngs crowded beaches in defiance of COVID-19-prompted stay-at-home orders.
State officials on Thursday approved Orange County's active-use plans for its 16% of shoreline, reopening all of the county's beaches a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered them shut down when throngs crowded beaches in defiance of COVID-19-prompted stay-at-home orders.
California's first community-spread COVID-19 case started in a nail salon
Gov. Newsom revealed that an unspecified nail salon was the first site of community transmission of coronavirus.
Gov. Newsom revealed that an unspecified nail salon was the first site of community transmission of coronavirus.
Gatherings of any size, outside of immediate household, still prohibited in LA County
Los Angeles County Public Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, reminded residents Thursday that gatherings of any size, outside of your immediate household, are still prohibited under the county's "safer-at-home" order.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, reminded residents Thursday that gatherings of any size, outside of your immediate household, are still prohibited under the county's "safer-at-home" order.
California facing a $54 billion budget deficit amid coronavirus pandemic
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
Business owners find innovative ways to generate revenue during pandemic
In a new survey conducted by Main Street America, 8 in 10 businesses are closed temporarily due to the coronavirus crisis.
In a new survey conducted by Main Street America, 8 in 10 businesses are closed temporarily due to the coronavirus crisis.
Brewer may dump 400 million bottles of beer due to COVID lockdown
One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.
One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.
Salon owner fighting for government to include hair salons in phase 2 of California's reopening
Secret salon services, such as house calls for haircuts, are increasingly taking place as the economy starts reopening — but hair and beauty salons are not in the next reopening phase for California businesses, which is adding to their plight.
Secret salon services, such as house calls for haircuts, are increasingly taking place as the economy starts reopening — but hair and beauty salons are not in the next reopening phase for California businesses, which is adding to their plight.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
LA Pride Parade and Festival is going digital for 2020, in-person festival canceled
The 50th anniversary of the LA Pride Parade and Festival is going to be held digitally in 2020, organizers said Thursday, as they announced they would be forgoing the in-person festivities this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 50th anniversary of the LA Pride Parade and Festival is going to be held digitally in 2020, organizers said Thursday, as they announced they would be forgoing the in-person festivities this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Neiman Marcus files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sounding an ominous note for department stores during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sounding an ominous note for department stores during the coronavirus pandemic.
Heroes Among Us: Living Spaces repurposes manufacturing facility to make face masks
California-based furniture retailer Living Spaces has repurposed its manufacturing facility to make face masks for the community and healthcare professionals in an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Southern California.
California-based furniture retailer Living Spaces has repurposed its manufacturing facility to make face masks for the community and healthcare professionals in an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Southern California.
Face coverings required at LAX, city buses starting Monday
A new mandate announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will require passengers at LAX and on city buses to wear face coverings starting Monday.
A new mandate announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will require passengers at LAX and on city buses to wear face coverings starting Monday.
Health care workers who came to New York to fight coronavirus must pay state income tax, Cuomo says
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Mayor Garcetti announces plan to reopen certain businesses, public spaces starting Friday
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced a plan to modify the city’s Safer-at-Home order by allowing certain businesses to reopen.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced a plan to modify the city’s Safer-at-Home order by allowing certain businesses to reopen.