Job seeking in an uncertain economy is difficult enough. Throw in fears of contracting the coronavirus, home quarantines and hiring freezes, and the hunt becomes harder.

Charlie Plowman, who started the La Cañada Outlook in 1998, will acquire the three community news titles.

Problems from the surge of jobless claims reflect years of cutbacks and greater restrictions on eligibility.

By removing unemployment benefits, states are forcing workers to risk their lives

The coronavirus shutdowns have led to devastating losses in advertising revenue to newspapers, including the L.A. Times.

A catch in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program could disqualify many workers.

In the coronavirus shutdown, people turn to GoFundMe to ask strangers for the basics: money for food and rent to survive

Travel has changed since the global pandemic began its trip around the world. Here are things that can help you navigate these difficult times and plan for the future.

California on Monday sued two gasoline trading firms, alleging they took advantage of a 2015 refinery explosion in Torrance to improperly drive up the price at the pump.

Hoping to get Americans traveling again, a travel trade group has developed cleaning protocols and other steps to protect people.

Amid a public health crisis, trust in governments is rising, while trust in businesses, and in particular, CEOs has fallen sharply, a report says.

A SoCal woman found an "adverse report" on her credit file. Then she discovered the entire department that can help fix the problem is furloughed.

Workers crammed virtually shoulder-to-shoulder to tend production lines moving at inexorable speeds, high rates of disease and injury, low pay and unforgiving rules on time off or meal and bathroom breaks. Descriptions of today's meatpacking industry sound lifted from Upton Sinclair.

There's been talk of creating immunity passports for workers using coronavirus antibody tests, but they're in short supply and not 100% accurate.

Trump again demands a payroll tax cut, but it makes no sense.

A small oil town in Southern California is pummeled by the economy during the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn

Many can now meet payroll for a few weeks – but then what?

An L.A. woman was to fly from LAX to Toronto and back. The airline canceled the flight. It won't give her a refund nor will the booking agency.

Mitch McConnell has promised that the next coronavirus bill would protect business owners from lawsuits related to COVID-19.

City National Bank Chairman Russell Goldsmith says the country could benefit from public spending on jobs training, telecommunications and infrastructure that recalls programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps.

The prestigious Hoag Hospital wants to exit its partnership with a Catholic healthcare system.

Along with Henry Segerstrom and Donald Bren, he helped make the OC more cosmopolitan.

Brown butter, which is simply butter cooked until toasty in smell and taste, enriches this easy mac and cheese recipe with a crunchy top.

José R. Ralat's new book, 'American Tacos,' goes deep on north-of-the-border taco culture.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shutdown have left many restaurants uncertain about their future.

The Cannabis Cafe is selling weed and food through a new drive-thru operation.

L.A.'s Department of Public Health announced Tuesday it will publicly disclose restaurants that have had outbreaks of COVID-19.

For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce.

For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce.

Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu, who grew up in her parents' restaurant in Arcadia, is determined not to let the coronavirus close the family business.

When you're down and troubled and need a helping hand, these food YouTubers are here to guide the way.

Former child star Quinn Cummings put her mixology hobby to work, first as a morale boost for pals, then as a fundraiser for an L.A. cat rescue.

These are unprecedented times for farmers, accustomed to selling produce to restaurants. Many have shifted to CSA boxes and other methods to cope

L.A.'s street vendors are grounded and facing a new Goliath: COVID-19.

Food gives us the immediate sense of satisfaction and comfort. Most important, it shows us that there is still beauty in simple things.

These restaurants and wine shops are offering beer, wine and sake flights and accompanying virtual tastings.

The program will provide $66 a day per senior in funding for daily meals. Newsom said the effort will launch immediately, focused on seniors who are at risk for COVID-19 or have limited income.

Fluffy and hot all at the same time, diner-style pancakes are the best breakfast for two.

Fluffy and hot all at the same time, diner-style pancakes are the best breakfast for two.

The restaurant, which served traditional Basque cooking enjoyed family-style, had been in business for 89 years.

The best baking tip is measuring ingredients by weight, as professional bakers do, to ensure the most accurate and consistent results.

The West Adams restaurant Alta Adams reopens with a sliding price scale so people in need can dine for free.

This simple salad dressing recipe combines tangy lemon juice with salty soy sauce and rich toasted sesame oil. It tastes great tossed with any chopped vegetables.

Coronavirus quarantine comfort foods can include fresh, light meals like this chopped salad recipe with a bright lemon soy sauce dressing.

A new proposed Los Angeles city ordinance could set a 15% food delivery service fee cap.

During coronavirus quarantine, good snacks are essential and this trail mix from a small, female-owned food company is the best out there.

Honeycomb candy is bitter, sweet and extraordinarily crunchy, the ideal topping for ice cream or to mix in cakes and baked goods.

An unseasoned steak browns faster and keeps smoke to a minimum, the perfect combination for cooking chops at home.

Home cooks can get sushi-grade fish and dry-aged steaks for cheap, but at what cost?

The Carranza family worked on the McGrath Family Farm for more than 20 years. Just as they sought to go into the strawberry business on their own, the coronavirus hit.