OCEA Media Brief
OCEA monitors local, state-wide and national news outlets to keep members up to date on the issues that impact working people. Media briefs are compiled and sent to members in a daily email blast. To receive OCEA media briefs, please register for an account.
June 4, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Soon, fully vaccinated OC residents will not need masks at work; OC reported 24 new cases and three new deaths as of June 4, and Barbara Delgleize sworn in as Huntington Beach’s mayor pro tem.
June 3, 2021 Media Brief
Today: What should OC do with millions in extra tax dollars? A state study for an Irvine Veterans Cemetery sets up a political battle, and Irvine 3rd best US city for families; San Bernardino 8th worst, survey says.
June 2, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Orange County cities join growing movement to use social workers, not cops for some calls; Tito Ortiz resigns from Huntington Beach City Council, and Fullerton approves budget despite questions on cuts, funding shortfall.
June 1, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Community presses Santa Ana officials on how to spend relief money; County reports 50 new COVID cases and no new deaths as of June 1, and swap meet to return to OC fairgrounds with new operator.
May 28, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Memorial Day celebrations to honor the fallen in OC; Newport Beach former finance director files claims against the city, and County Rescue Mission celebrates expansion of facility for homeless veterans.
May 27, 2021 Media Brief
Today: County halts vaccination expansion after community clinics raise concerns; OC eyes motel conversions to housing with services, and Costa Mesa officials begin to build a bridge to a post-pandemic future.
May 25, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Local government expanded public comment, will it remain post-COVID? Irvine activist groups protest city council inaction, secrecy, and OC Supervisors offer rewards in search for Aiden Leos killer.
May 24, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Community clinics want a say in how County uses vaccination expansion funds; homeless advocates want to expand a safe parking pilot in Fullerton, and police misconduct cases emerge from OC records.
May 20, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Anaheim Hilton, biggest in resort district, to reopen Thursday; Two more apparent car shootings reported on 91 freeway, and Health clinics, community groups, and more left out of Governor's budget.
May 19, 2021 Media Brief
Today: Orange County to move into yellow tier today; Santa Ana officials move forward with new law targeting street racing spectators, and Anaheim once again turns down idea of offering hazard pay to grocery workers.
