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.
January 26, 2021
Today: COVID vaccinations woes continue, some county supervisors blast rollout; OC Hospital with biggest known COVID safety problems gets fed-level relief, and Stanton plans to install license plate reading cameras on major intersections.
January 25, 2021
Today: State lifts Coronavirus shutdown allowing some businesses to reopen; supervisors spent more COVID money on Sheriff staff than health workers, and County reports 78 new COVID-19 deaths.
January 22, 2021
Today: Alleged rape victim claims smear campaign by high profile OC supervisor candidate; OC sheriff loses appeal, still on hook to reduce jail population due to COVID-19, and UCI to build world class hospital on Irvine campus.
January 21, 2021
Today: Orange County secrecy complicates vaccine rollout, county outbreaks; OC adds second mass vaccination site at Soka University, and pediatricians fear future outbreaks as children miss crucial immunizations.
January 20, 2021
Today: 1,705 new cases reported, while hospitalizations dip below 2,000 in OC on Jan. 20; memorable moments from Joe Biden’s inauguration and officers salute Garden Grove lieutenant who died of coronavirus.
January 19, 2021
Today: San Clemente City Council struggles over keeping public records secret; OC high schools play football game in violation of state health guidelines, and county food banks and pantries could face possible struggle.
January 15, 2021
Today: While OC rolls out Coronavirus vaccination effort, questions about vaccine supply remain; why can’t I get a vaccination appointment in OC? And, OC’s top emergency response coordinator resigns.
January 14, 2021
Today: Will OC have enough COVID vaccines to hit herd immunity by summer? COVID-19 vaccine shots begin at Disneyland, and charges dropped in 67 criminal cases due to evidence mishandling.
January 13, 2021
Today: Santa Ana considers mandating hazard pay for local grocery, pharmacy workers; vaccine PR effort for OC moves forward, and Irvine City Council approves new public participation measures.
January 12, 2021
Today: More OC seniors can now get Coronavirus vaccine; audit of Sheriff's operation shows vulnerability in handling cash, and could charter jet service return to John Wayne Airport?
