Wednesday, July 22

UCLA Anderson Forecast revises projection for coronavirus-induced recession

California is likely to be hit worse than other states during the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to an outlook from UCLA Anderson Forecast. Read more...

Photo: The United States economy has entered into a recession, one that is likely to impact California more severely, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast. The recession is projected to continue through the end of September. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Stan’s Donuts to close after 55 years of business, citing COVID-19

Stan’s Donuts, a 55-year staple of Westwood Village, served its last doughnut Thursday.  The famous doughnut shop at the corner of Weyburn and Broxton avenues permanently closed in light of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement published by owner Stan Berman on the store’s website.  Read more...

Photo: Stan’s Donuts closed its doors after 55 years in Westwood Village. The shop served generations of UCLA students, locals and tourists at the corner of Weyburn and Broxton avenues. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Medical students mobilize, form group to provide free services to health care workers

Medical students at UCLA are mobilizing volunteers to support health care workers in the fight against the novel coronavirus. LA COVID-19 Volunteers, established by UCLA medical students last month, now has over 300 student volunteers, who are assisting families of health care workers with free services such as child care, pet sitting and errands. Read more...

Photo: Medical students at UCLA are recruiting volunteers and finding ways to support health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. LA COVID-19 Volunteers, is one such venture. The organization, which was established last month, now has over 300 student volunteers. (Top left to right: courtesy of Rose Paneno, E Colin Reeves-Fortney & Prestige Portraits; Bottom left to right: courtesy of Tanya Datta)