IN THE NEWS:
California
Dec. 1, 2020 4:42 p.m.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday a tax relief plan intended to assist businesses struggling because of the pandemic. (Daily Bruin file photo)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California businesses could receive temporary tax relief because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the new program, businesses that file less than $1 million in sales tax are eligible to have three extra months to pay their income taxes.
By Kareem Majeed
Los Angeles
Nov. 27, 2020 5:08 p.m.This post was updated Nov. 29 at 6:18 p.m.
Los Angeles County will ban most gatherings starting Monday under a three-week targeted stay-at-home order issued Friday due to a late-November surge of COVID-19 cases.
By Bernard Mendez
California
Nov. 23, 2020 9:37 p.m.LA County meets criteria to enact stay-at-home order after COVID-19 cases surge
Los Angeles County met its previously established criteria to enact a stay-at-home order after a record number of COVID-19 cases Monday.
LA County health officials previously warned it may enact a three-week stay-at-home order if the five-day average number of new COVID-19 cases passed 4,500 – the county reached a 4,533 five-day average Monday.
By Evelynn Chen and Danna Castro Galindo
California
Nov. 22, 2020 4:59 p.m.LA County to ban in-person dining following increase in COVID-19 cases countywide
This post was updated Nov. 22 at 6:45 p.m.
Los Angeles County announced Sunday it will ban in-person dining starting Wednesday as it edges toward a countywide “safer at home” order.
By Bernard Mendez
A Closer Look
Nov. 19, 2020 7:49 p.m.Scott Epstein announces LA City Council run, becoming 5th District 5 candidate
This post was updated Nov. 20 at 3:25 p.m.
The chair of a local neighborhood council recently announced plans to run for Los Angeles City Council for the 5th District in the 2022 election cycle.
By Danna Castro Galindo
California
Nov. 19, 2020 6:29 p.m.Community speaks out against bans that would affect people experiencing homelessness
Community organizations in Los Angeles have voiced opposition against a proposed Los Angeles City Council ordinance that would make it unlawful for people experiencing homelessness to sit or sleep near city property.
By Elizabeth Sherwood
California
Nov. 18, 2020 3:54 p.m.LA County imposes new restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
Los Angeles County will implement restrictions on nonessential businesses starting Friday and is considering a countywide curfew because of rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Restaurants, bars and other nonessential retail businesses must close between 10 p.m.
By Danna Castro Galindo
California
Nov. 18, 2020 2:45 p.m.Officials recommend self-quarantining after holiday travel as cases surge statewide
This post was updated Nov. 22 at 6:48 p.m.
Public health officials recommend Los Angeles County residents isolate for 14 days after traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday amid a statewide surge in COVID-19 cases.
By Elizabeth Sherwood
California
Nov. 11, 2020 7:59 p.m.UCLA report details state of student homelessness in California
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 8:24 p.m.
A significant percentage of California college students are experiencing homelessness, a UCLA report found.
The report, published in October, found that 20% of California Community College students and 5% of University of California students are experiencing homelessness.
By Arif Abd Aziz
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