The Abbey in WeHo requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID test after employees punched by customers
"Since the pandemic began, our staff has been repeatedly screamed at, spit on, slapped and punched by angry customers for enforcing safety protocols. If you have a problem with our policy, please just go somewhere else, like to the nearest vaccination site."
Hollywood area restaurant to close temporarily after fully vaccinated staff member tests positive for COVID
Popular restaurants Bottega Louie and The Village Idiot have decided to close temporarily due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in LA County.
Brea celebrates first weekend since state reopening
It was all smiles across Orange County as diners and partygoers kicked off the first weekend since the state's reopening.
Masks still the norm for customers in San Gabriel Valley
Masks are still the norm for residents and customers in the San Gabriel Valley.
California reopening: COVID guidelines, mask requirements and what you need to know
California has lifted most of the state’s coronavirus rules now that it's June 15, here's what things will look like for SoCal residents.
Welcome Back SoCal: restaurants and bars anticipate reopening changes
The state of California will fully reopen its economy on June 15, and restaurant and bar owners are preparing for the reopening and how it could impact their businesses.
Welcome Back SoCal: Diners, restaurant workers excited about reopening at full capacity
Diners as well as restaurant workers are very excited to see reopening at full capacity.
California will allow to-go cocktails and outdoor dining expansions to stay after economy reopens
"The pandemic may be going away... but your to-go cocktails don’t have to!" California will allow outdoor dining expansions and to-go cocktails to stay after the state fully reopens on June 15.
Many restaurants struggling to fill job openings due to COVID-19 restrictions
Now that more restaurants are opening back up owners have discovered a new problem due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
West Hollywood businesses, partygoers celebrate orange tier nightside
Nightlife in West Hollywood is once again bustling as Los Angeles County enters the less-restrictive orange tier this weekend.
Restaurants, bars in red tier celebrating St. Patrick's Day
It was on Saint Patrick’s Day 2020 that bars and restaurants found out they’d be forced to close. This year the celebration is on with some new rules.
Judge issues temporary restraining order against operators of Tin Horn Flats to enforce its closure
A judge Monday granted a temporary restraining order allowing the city of Burbank to enforce its closure order of a local restaurant that had continued offering outdoor dining service during the coronavirus pandemic despite the revocation of its health and conditional-use permits.
dineL.A. Restaurant Week underway in Los Angeles
dineL.A. Restaurant Week is officially underway, highlighting the diverse culinary experiences that Los Angeles has to offer.
Hundreds of local eateries participate in Dine L.A. Restaurant Week
Hundreds of local restaurants in Los Angeles are participating in Dine L.A. Restaurant Week from March 1 to March 14.
As outdoor dining resumes in LA County, health officials say TVs must remain off
The wait to get an outside table in Los Angeles County spanned nearly two months.
As outdoor dining resumes in LA County, health officials say TVs must remain off
Health officials say the reason behind removing TVs is to prevent gatherings of sports fans, especially since the Super Bowl is coming up.
Return of outdoor dining in Pasadena leaves customers rejoicing
Outdoor dining is back in Pasadena days before the rest of Los Angeles County's reopening date as the city follows its own health department's guidelines.
Gov. Newsom lifts stay-at-home orders for all California regions, sparking mixed reactions
Some call the timing strange, while others are relieved they can bring back customers.
Stay-at-home orders lifted for all California regions
Surviving California businesses are trying to pick up where they left off after the stay-at-home order was lifted for all regions in the state.
Restaurant union expecting Gov. Newsom to lift stay-at-home order for all of California
Restaurant owners and workers are expecting California's stay-at-home order to be lifted sometime Monday.