LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County will be freed from the state’s most restrictive coronavirus shutdown orders on Friday, but Angelenos still don’t know what kind of openings will be allowed amid debate over the risks of returning to near-normal amid the pandemic. County health officials plan to announce local guidelines Thursday. The big …
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Mortgage Relief Programs Ending? What to Do If You Face Foreclosure
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous damage to the economy and housing market. Many states have offered mortgage relief programs but that is shortly coming to an end, with many Americans’ hours being cut or completely out of work families are finding it hard to make ends meet. Families who rent are facing similar problems …
5 Hacks on Selling Your Home From Out of State: The Easy Way
Are you thinking of selling your home from out of state? With the real estate market being all over the place due to the spikes of cases of COVID-19 many homeowners are avoiding going to certain locations. Selling a property from another city or state is becoming the new norm. The Local Records Office created …
Homeowners in Chicago may be eligible for a $15,000 grant to help pay their housing costs during the coronavirus pandemic
Homeowners in Chicago may be eligible for a $15,000 grant to help pay their housing costs during the coronavirus pandemic CHICAGO, IL — Some homeowners in Chicago may be eligible for a grant of up to $15,000 to help pay their housing costs during the coronavirus pandemic. The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications …
While other counties are off the Coronavirus watchlist LA is still on it
LOS ANGELES, CA — Orange and San Diego counties have finally made it off California’s Coronavirus watch list, which means schools there could soon reopen. But Los Angeles remains firmly stuck on the list. L.A. County was one of 35 counties on the watchlist as of Monday. Though Los Angeles meets five of the six …
Coronavirus positivity and hospitalization rates both rose in Chicago in August
CHICAGO — Coronavirus positivity and hospitalization rates both rose in Chicago over the third week of August, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued the first set of new restrictions triggered by regional coronavirus mitigation metrics and state public health officials announced an increasing number of Illinois counties have reached a COVID-19 “warning level.” In Region 11, …
7 of every 10 school districts in Massachusetts are planning on bringing students back to class to begin the fall
BOSTON, MA – Seven of every 10 school districts in Massachusetts are planning on bringing students back to class in some manner to begin the fall. Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday more than 70 percent of the 371 school districts to have submitted plans indicated a hybrid or in-person return in mid-September. That’s at least …
Washington pauses phase 3 with restrictions for restaurants, taverns, breweries, theaters
OLYMPIA, WA — New restrictions will take effect Thursday, limiting in-person service at restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries, entertainment centers, card rooms, and movie theaters in Washington. Gov. Jay Inslee announced the changes last week, in response to heightened transmission of the coronavirus throughout much of the state. This week, Inslee announced his freeze on …
The White House coronavirus task force privately warned Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA — The White House coronavirus task force privately warned Pittsburgh and 10 other cities to take “aggressive” steps to mitigate the spread of the virus. In a phone call with state and city leaders, Dr. Deborah Birx called out cities seeing increases in the percentage of tests coming back positive and urged them …
These are the California counties closing for 4th of July due to risk of spread
CALIFORNIA — As Californians gear up to see an Independence Day like no other in modern-day history, the list of things revelers can do to celebrate is shaping up to be even more restrictive. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced several new orders on Wednesday, activating the “dimmer switch” in the state’s reopening process he’s touted frequently …
Los Angeles County is cracking down on noncomplying businesses
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County recorded 47 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, and Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that new health orders will be announced Wednesday as millions of Californians plan Fourth of July celebrations. The holiday weekend is shaping up to be a critical time, and health officials are urging Angelenos to rethink …
San Diego County orders bars, breweries and wineries
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A spike in COVID-19 cases and coronavirus-related hospitalizations in San Diego County prompted officials Monday to order all bars, breweries, and wineries to close at midnight Tuesday. Officials also paused any additional reopenings through at least Aug. 1. As the San Diego region faces another holiday weekend with the Fourth …