"Los Angeles to Aid 99 Cents Only Store Workers Amid Closure"

The city of Los Angeles will provide informational resources to 99 Cents Only workers affected by the impending store closures, aiming to support those who work at the company’s more than 30 stores in the city. The discounter, which operates 371 outlets in several states, announced its closure after 42 years, citing various factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, crime, competition, and operating cost increases. L.A.’s Economic and Workforce Development Department has activated its Rapid Response Team to assist affected workers, offering virtual presentations and access to WorkSource Centers for employment opportunities. Going-out-of-business sales are expected to end on April 19.