Joel Sheldon, owner of Vroman’s Bookstore, worries that his Pasadena store may not make it through the year because of the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

The Los Angeles we love is dying in 2020. We must fight to save it

A recently published Los Angeles Times article featured ongoing research by CNK affiliates, centering on the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. Specifically, businesses in ethnic enclaves and neighborhoods have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

“On average, businesses in ethnic neighborhoods … are not faring as well,” said Director Paul Ong. “We suspect that a number of these have gone under, and we’re talking to some community folks close to the ground who are saying that many of these businesses will not be back.”

Access the full article here >>> Column: The Los Angeles we love is dying in 2020. We must fight to save it 

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