July 26, 2017
Orange County
Voice of OC: OC Supervisors’ attempted takeover of CalOptima Health Plan appears dead
Orange County supervisors will no longer be able to take control of the county’s health plan that covers almost 800,000 low income residents. This comes after the health plan board refused to elect Supervisor Andrew Do as chairman.
OC Register: Irvine to hire safety consultant to evaluate 15 story, multi use building located near John Wayne Airport
With varying opinions surrounding the height of the proposed building, the City of Irvine has decided to call in for an outside opinion on the safety of the heights of the buildings. City council members have their hands tied, with the FAA claiming the building is safe, but the Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County has claimed that the heights of the buildings are too high.
Voice of OC: Laguna Niguel investigates complaints against Mayor and how to possibly remove him
The City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to authorize City Attorney Terry Dixon to begin fact-finding on the alleged violations and complaints and come back Aug. 7 with his findings and a process for removing a mayor from office. Mayor Slusiewicz voted no.
OC Register: U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach opens July 29
With the U.S. open starting on Saturday, the 29th of July, The OC Register offers tips and hints on how to properly enjoy the popular surfing events. To combat parking woes, the City of Huntington Beach will offer a free shuttle, from two free parking lots located in the city.
Labor
LA Times: LAPD Union joins national push for Feds to better prepare officers when in contact with mentally ill
The LAPD has joined police forces in New York, San Jose, and Chicago to increase pressure on the federal government to allocate money in order to improve officer response when interacting with those that are mentally ill. The initiative calls for better training, teaming up with mental health professionals, and training in use of less lethal devices.
California
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown signs law to extend cap and trade, securing the future of California's key climate program
The program, the only one of its kind in the country and an international model in the fight against global warming, is designed to provide a financial incentive for companies to pollute less. It requires oil refineries, power plants, food processors and other facilities to buy permits to release greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
Publication Date: July 26, 2017