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.
April 27, 2020 Media Brief
Today: The County moves to increase Coronavirus testing to reopen economy; cities debate financial response to Coronavirus tax losses and, 105 new cases reported on April 26.
April 24, 2020 Media Brief
Today: Let’s keep public servants working to keep our communities safe; Top county official in charge of COVID-19 resigns and retires and, Trailers for homeless, fair cancellation on officials table today.
April 22, 2020 Media Brief
Today: More than 20,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Orange County as of today; John Wayne Airport stats for March show coronavirus effects and, 2 COVID-19 deaths strike a H.B. nursing home.
April 21, 2020 Media Brief
Today: Voice of OC: OC tinkers with opening beaches; masks required for retail workers; Laguna Beach mayor calls for urgent closure of open county beaches and protests in OC over stay at home orders raise enforcement questions.
April 20, 2020 Media Brief
Today: Judge OKs Laguna Hills motel for homeless use as coronavirus spreads; local doctors say COVID-19 fears are driving down ER visits and, Facebook maps coronavirus based on people reporting their symptoms.
April 17, 2020 Media Brief
Today: Orange County reports 3 more coronavirus deaths, infections top 1,500; 100-plus gather in Huntington Beach to protest stay-at-home orders and Buena Park joins other OC cities in requiring face masks in public.
April 17, 2020 Media Brief
Today: Orange County reports 3 more coronavirus deaths, infections top 1,500; 100-plus gather in Huntington Beach to protest stay-at-home orders and Buena Park joins other OC cities in requiring face masks in public.
April 16, 2020 Media Brief
Today: County officials push back on parts of state's pandemic policy; John Wayne Airport slated to get $44.9 million in federal coronavirus aid and, City of Laguna Hills sues County over homeless use of hotel rooms.
April 15, 2020 Media Brief
Today: OC District Attorney fighting release of nearly 300 people during pandemic; Santa Ana freezes rent increases for residents and, OC secures 500 motel rooms for homeless during pandemic.
April 13, 2020 Media Brief
Today: Is the County ready for a potential surge in COVID cases? Coronavirus test site opens at shuttered San Clemente hospital and, County employee tests positive for coronavirus, makes other workers nervous.
