Gavin Newsom

All eviction proceedings have been suspended throughout California since April.
Leases  ·  Politics & Real Estate
California

Judgement Day

By Greg Cornfield
Officials are recommending that counties cancel firework shows for the holiday, and that residents do not gather with people they do not live with. Above, Santa Monica Pier.
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Los Angeles

Calif. Takes Major Step Backward, Closing Restaurants in LA and 18 Other Counties

By Greg Cornfield
California officials ordered bars to close in Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, L.A., San Joaquin, and Tulare counties.
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Los Angeles

With Coronavirus Cases Spiking, Bars Close Again in Los Angeles

By Greg Cornfield
Shelter-in-place and social distancing orders led to massive layoffs and furloughs throughout California and Los Angeles. Above, Crafted Donuts on Wilshire Boulevard in L.A.
Coronavirus
California

Calif. Unemployment Rate Steadied at 16.3 Percent in May; LA at 20.6 Percent

By Greg Cornfield
Senator Scott Wiener, above, and Senator Lena Gonzalez said the Legislature “missed a major opportunity to throw a lifeline to small businesses and nonprofits" after the defeat of SB 939.
Coronavirus  ·  Politics & Real Estate
California

Calif.’s SB 939 Fails in Committee [Updated]

By Greg Cornfield
County officials announced that professional sports will do mostly without live audiences, and broadcasters will have to practice physical distancing. Cameras will also be in different locations. Above, Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

LA Enters Third Phase in Reopening Economy with Hotels, Pro Sports, Gyms and More

By Greg Cornfield
The return of film production could be a catalyst to Southern California’s rebound, bringing back hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

Reel Rebound: Filming Set to Return to Hollywood

By Greg Cornfield
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The members of the Judiciary Council must have their votes on the proposed changes submitted by 5 p.m. (PT) Wednesday. Above, U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles.
Coronavirus  ·  Legal
California

Eviction, Foreclosure Cases Could Restart in Calif. in Early August

By Greg Cornfield
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Capacity will be limited in each theater to 25 percent, or 100 people, whichever is less. Above, the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

Calif., LA Movie Theaters, Entertainment Operations Could Be Rolling this Week

By Greg Cornfield
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Dwayne McKenzie, partner at Cox, Castle & Nicholson, LP
Coronavirus  ·  Industry
California

Calif.’s New Landscape: Q&A With Attorney Dwayne McKenzie

By Greg Cornfield
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“We are threading the needle between keeping the public safe and allowing our economy to reopen," said County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

More LA Retail Reopens Prior to Weekend of ‘Civil Unrest’

By Greg Cornfield
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Search Results Web results Eric Stollsteimer, owner of Caveman Vintage Music, Inc., and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

LA County Reopens Retail Sector for In-Store Shopping

By Greg Cornfield
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced that all retail can open statewide, and services like barbershops and hair salons can start to open in counties that have self-attested and met the state's safety benchmarks.
Coronavirus
California

Calif. Enters Third Stage of Reopening Economy

By Greg Cornfield
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"The choice is not between full rent and reduced rent. The choice is between reduced rent and no rent.” Sen. Scott Weiner argues for Senate Bill 939 at Friday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Leases  ·  Coronavirus
California

Bill Allowing Commercial Tenants to Renegotiate, Break Lease Deals Advances in Calif.

By Greg Cornfield
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Bill Allen, president of L.A. Economic Development Corporation, said there have been more than 1 million unemployment claims filed in L.A. County to date since shelter-in-place orders were enacted.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

LA County Task Force Pushes to Reopen Economy by Fourth of July

By Greg Cornfield
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In Napa County, Governor Gavin Newsom announces that 24 counties in the state have “self-attested” and certified with containment and protection plans.
Coronavirus
California

More Calif. Counties Reopen, With Others on the Way

By Greg Cornfield
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THE L.A. CITY ATTORNEY FILED CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST 60 NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES THAT REMAINED OPEN, IN VIOLATION OF MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI’S SAFER AT HOME ORDER
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Los Angeles

LA Cracks Down on Nonessential Businesses That Opened Despite Pandemic

By Greg Cornfield
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