
Bell Gardens hit hard by pandemic
Seven of every ten residents of southeast Los Angeles County have lost their jobs or had their wages cut during the covid-19 pandemic, and 40% have less than $500 in savings to help them survive the economic devastation, according to a survey published today. The survey was conducted for a Los Angeles foundation seeking information on how small cities in the region are faring, including Bell, Bell Gardens, East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood, Lynwood, South Gate, Param