July 27, 2017
Orange County
KNBC: OC inmates filmed their own daring jail break on contraband cellphone
A video newly obtained by NBC4 shows the first-person vantage point, taken on a contraband cellphone, of the daring escape of three men last year from a maximum-security wing at an Orange County jail and scenes from their days on the run.
Voice of OC: Despite spending $100 Million, County hasn’t audited Motorola radio costs in 15 Years
The disclosure came Tuesday, as county supervisors were about to approve $29 million in no-bid contracts with Motorola Solutions to finish a $140 million project that replaces much of the outdated system’s equipment. No bids were sought from other companies for the overall project.
Voice of OC: Spitzer joins Closed Session after being assured DA wrong about conflict of interest
Spitzer decided to attend the session after County Counsel Leon Page said Spitzer had no legal conflict and confirmed the county would defend him legally should the DA file a complaint to an agency like the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
OC Register: Los Angeles-Orange County home ownership rate 2nd lowest in U.S.
New U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday, July 27, shows Fresno, at 44.5 percent, having the lowest ownership among the 75 largest metropolitan areas. The New York metro area was third at 49.8 percent.
LA Times: Race for Rep. Dana Rohrabacher's Orange County seat is now rated a toss-up by election prognosticators
In his analysis of potentially competitive races, Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik calls the Orange County race "intriguing, both because of changes in the district and the quirkiness of the incumbent himself" and says national focus on Russia might be a hindrance to Rohrabacher.
Labor
411: A company in America has become the first to start microchipping employees
A Wisconsin company's plan to become the first in the nation to implant employees with microchips has observers wondering whether the invasive procedure is getting too close for comfort.
Texas Tribune: Texas Senate passes bill targeting public employee union dues
The Texas Senate late Tuesday night gave initial approval to legislation that would end the state's practice of collecting membership dues for certain public employees who are members of labor unions and associations
Publication Date: July 27, 2017