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.

Animals shelters close across L.A. County

Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.

California city temporarily restricts alcohol, marijuana sales to help prevent big social gatherings

One city in California is restricting alcohol and marijuana sales to encourage residents to avoid large social gatherings on St. Patrick's Day in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Orange County to ban dine-in services, encourages pickup and delivery amid coronavirus outbreak

To minimize the outbreak of coronavirus, Orange County's chief health officer said Tuesday she will issue an order banning dine-in service at restaurants, leaving them open to pickup and delivery, and also close down bars that do not serve food.

Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks

Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.

Torrance Unified School District launches 'Grab and Go' meal system

Despite temporary school closures due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Torrance Unified School District will continue to provide meals for its students, district officials said.

Trump wants quick checks sent to public in virus response

President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak.

Mel Brooks, son create coronavirus PSA for seniors

Actor Mel Brooks, 93, and his son Max, 47, made a coronavirus public service announcement to urge young, healthy people to limit contact with others so as not to spread COVID-19.

Virus dampens St. Patrick’s Day revels around the world

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world have fallen victim to the new coronavirus — but even a pandemic could not quash the desire to celebrate the color green, Guinness and all things Irish.

Beverly Hills declares local emergency over coronavirus

An emergency ordinance closing most businesses in Beverly Hills, including on the famed Rodeo Drive, was approved by its City Council in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Don't drink bleach to prevent coronavirus, poison control center warns

"There is a lot of confusing, incomplete, and just plain inaccurate information circulating about how to prevent the COVID-19 virus (“coronavirus”) from spreading," the poison center said in a letter.