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.
March12, 2020
Today: Governor Newsom announces coronavirus restrictions and closures; OC Court to decide if Fullerton can silence local blogger and, a familiar face will be absent on the November ballot.
March 10, 2020
Today: Irvine’s Great Park fails transparency test; Orange County health officials now can test for coronavirus and, here’s what you need to know about testing for coronavirus.
March 9, 2020
Today: The Great Park tax – how Irvine residents are paying for the city’s big dreams; Sheriff defends handling of evidence booking scandal and, Korean American community fights coronavirus rumors spread through social media.
March 6, 2020
Today: OC school board super majority hold onto seats amid charter school battle; Contreras widens lead over Pulido for supervisor runoff and, truck drivers in Orange, Riverside counties losing jobs after Amazon cuts ties.
March 5, 2020
Today: Five Orange County races still too close to call, with some 200,000 ballots uncounted; voters apparently ousted Assemblyman from his South OC seat and, could coronavirus fears force Southern California games to be held without fans?
March 4, 2020
Today: Are hospitals prepared for coronavirus surge in Southern California; here’s what countries are doing to try to contain coronavirus and, Katrina Foley and Dave Min in tight race for second spot on November ballot.
March 3, 2020
Today: Election Day underway after 20 percent of early ballots turned in; lawsuit could shine light on Angel Stadium sale and Coronavirus - what to know.
March 2, 2020
Today: Hearing canceled on Feds’ scrapped plan to house Coronavirus patients in O.C.; it's election day tomorrow and, OCEA endorsed candidate for Judge has already won his primary race.
February 28, 2020
Today: Anaheim to expand Salvation Army shelter as city sees improvement to homelessness rate; veteran students at Vanguard University oppose school’s decision to replace veterans center and, US schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus.
February 25, 2020
Today: Local officials secure more briefings concerning coronavirus patients; first OC pop up voting center opens in Villa Park and, lawmakers want to limit development fees on new homes.
