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Shoppers Brace For 99 Cents Only Store Closures, SoCal Sends Aid To Taiwan Earthquake Victims And Internet Access Expands
Today's headlines:
- Customers of 99 Cents Only stores say the chain’s closing will be a shock to their pocketbook.
- Taiwanese Americans are sending help to people recovering from the major earthquake in Taiwan.
- California gets $70 million to connect more residents.
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