Washington state just approved CARES Act that will help residents with rent
SEATTLE, WA — The city council on Monday approved a proposal to accept millions in federal CARES Act funds, $4 million of which will be allocated to assist renters who are behind on their payments due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a news release, Mayor…
San Diego County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — San Diego County officials reported 233 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths Friday, even as they announced the loosening of restrictions on several recreational activities. The new cases represent the highest daily case increase since the pandemic began, but it…
6K virtual walk for clean water
HOUSTON – On Saturday, May 16, 2020, thousands in Houston and worldwide will virtually unite through the world’s biggest 6K for clean water, World Vision’s annual Global 6K for Water. People will walk or run 6 kilometers from their homes or neighborhoods to provide clean…
Nordstrom closing stores and cutting budgets in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA — Retail giant Nordstrom announced store closures and budget cutbacks Wednesday as the company tries to adapt to business lost due to the coronavirus outbreak. In total, Nordstrom says it will close 16 full-line stores. Which stores will be closed has not been…
Streaming services are changing the way people create movies
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Gone are the days where you needed to make a trip to Blockbuster on a Friday night to be able to watch the newest VHS or DVD. Now consumers can automatically access all the latest releases and new episodes of their favorite…
Quarantine Cinco de Mayo deals across Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA — Cinco de Mayo celebrations likely will be different this year, given shelter-in-place orders throughout California. But that doesn’t mean you can’t break out the margarita glasses and throw a fiesta at home. Restaurants up and down the Golden State are getting creative with…
Marijuana shops get the OK at Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Conditional use permits and development agreements for three separate cannabis operations were approved by the Lake Elsinore City Council this week. Additionally, the council paved the way for the construction of a 91,140-square-foot industrial complex near Lake Elsinore Unified School District…
Get tested for coronavirus for FREE in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles became the first major American city to offer free coronavirus testing for everyone Wednesday. In a major shift aimed at gauging the full extent of LA’s coronavirus outbreak, Los Angeles will offer free COVID-19 testing for any LA County…
Colorado economy is taking a toll while unemployment skyrockets
A decline in Colorado business filings reflects the economic fallout caused by the new coronavirus pandemic, according to The Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report published Thursday. Compared to the first quarter of last year, there has been a 5.6 decline in filings from new…
51-year-old Chicago police detective takes her own life
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Police Department is mourning the death of one of its officers who took her own life, the department and Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed Saturday. According to WLS-TV, the female officer was 51-years-old, and the first CPD officer to die by…