April 5, 2017

Orange County

Voice of OC: Homeless in the OC

Orange County, wrestling with a homeless population of thousands of men, women and children, is moving toward increased cooperation among leaders in government and other organizations as well as new approaches to deal with those who live on the streets.

 

Voice of OC: Public meetings begin on LA-Anaheim High Speed Rail

Two public meetings are scheduled in Orange County this week to discuss design and impacts of a new, 30-mile stretch of railroad between Anaheim and Los Angeles. The project is the southern end of the Anaheim-to-San Francisco high-speed rail system approved by voters in 2008.

 

OC Register: Orange County sheriff: California bill could cost department $26 million contract

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens has warned that her department could lose its $26 million federal contract to house immigrant detainees under a state bill aimed at restricting local police from aiding federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws.

 

OC Register: Santa Ana chooses firm to determine future of jail, despite community concern over consultant

The city on Tuesday, April 4, approved a consultant to determine what happens next with the Santa Ana Jail, despite public comments alleging that the company selected is biased toward reusing the site as a detention center of some kind.

 

LA Times: 'We will be adrift again.' War veterans, refugees face uncertain future with sale of their Little Saigon mobile home park

A short drive from Little Saigon’s bustling shopping district lies a haven for many veterans of the Vietnam War — Green Lantern Village & Mobile Homes. Residents said the property owner, Walsh Properties LLC, informed them a week ago of plans to apply to the city for a different land-use permit that would allow for development.

 

California

 

LA Times: The gender pay gap: In California, it adds up to $39 billion

A woman who works full time in California makes a median of $42,486, compared with a median salary of $50,539 for a man, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data conducted by the National Partnership for Women and Families, an advocacy group.

 

East Bay Times: California bill to eliminate bail system clears first hurdle

A bill to do away with California’s bail system — which reform advocates say punishes the poor for being poor — cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday, inching the state closer to sweeping criminal-justice reform being proposed across the country.

Publication Date: April 5, 2017