Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 5:39 am
		In response to devastating wildfires affecting Southern California, the Board of Directors of Preferred Bank announced Friday that it would donate $250,000 to four organizations supporting local relief efforts. The independent California-based bank will distri... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 6:57 am
		Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs grocery stores are transforming three Los Angeles County locations into disaster recovery hubs through a partnership with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration and Los Angeles County. The initiative... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 5:34 am
		The Pasadena Federal Credit Union will open a business community support initiative next week at its Lake Branch Community Center to help Altadena businesses that were damaged or destroyed by the Eaton Fire. The program will provide critical emergency supplies... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 5:37 am
		As part of its ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by recent windstorms and wildfires, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) recently announced the launch of Business-to-Business Space Share. This free exchange platfo... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 5:31 am
		The Small Business Administration has approved nearly $240 million in disaster assistance loans for Los Angeles County residents and businesses affected by recent fires, with officials urging affected parties to apply before key deadlines expire. Physical dama... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 5:26 am
		In a focused effort to help local businesses devastated by the Eaton Fire, Representative Judy Chu will host a recovery assistance event next week at a Pasadena church, her office announced. The four-hour gathering, scheduled for Monday, February 3, will conne... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Monday, January 27, 2025 | 5:50 am
		Kaiser Permanente will open its Walnut Center building in downtown Pasadena Monday as a Wildfire Resource Hub, offering free assistance to tens of thousands of residents displaced by devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The aid center, located at 393 East Walnut... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Monday, January 27, 2025 | 4:00 am
		The Latino Restaurant Association, along with regional partners representing thousands of restaurants across the United States, has requested a meeting with Thomas D. Honan, the Trump administration’s “Border Czar.” The Pasadena-based organization emphasizes t... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Friday, January 24, 2025 | 5:33 am
		More than 270 state banks, credit unions and lenders will provide mortgage relief for property owners impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Homeowners will have a 90-day forbearance on their mortga... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 2:40 pm
		Many local businesses are now open and doing their part in the recovery effort. Businesses have opened across the District and the following lists may not be complete. If you own a business that has reopened, please let us know. In District 1 and 2 businesses ... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Monday, January 20, 2025 | 4:00 am
		In a poignant statement, the Altadena Chamber of Commerce’s President announced the postponement of its 101st-anniversary celebration as the organization focuses instead on the immediate needs of its ravaged business community. “I address you today with a heav... More »
	 
			
	
	
		
		Friday, January 17, 2025 | 3:15 pm
		Pasadena Federal Credit Union has announced a comprehensive support package for its members affected by the recent Eaton Fire disaster, including emergency loans and payment relief options. CEO James Chang shared a message on behalf of the Credit Union Leaders... More »