Southern Californians -- homeowners, renters and representatives of businesses or nonprofits -- who experienced property damage or economic losses from storms that hit Feb. 12 through Feb. 24 are encouraged to apply quickly for low-interest federal loans available through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A disaster declaration covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego and Kern counties, and includes damage from the June 1 landslide in the Bluebird Canyon area of Laguna Beach.
