August 18, 2017
Orange County
Voice of OC: No Death Penalty for Seal Beach mass murderer Scott Dekraai, Judge rules
In a decision announced in his packed courtroom, Judge Thomas Goethals ruled that problems with the disclosure of evidence by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) mean Dekraai cannot receive a fair jury trial to determine his sentence.
Voice of OC: Anaheim Mayor blocks debates, prompting accusation he’s “undemocratic”
Voice of OC: Anaheim Mayor blocks debates, prompting accusation he’s “undemocratic” Mayor Tait, backed by three council members, moved Tuesday to table two separate proposals before hearing a staff report or discussion from council members. Procedurally, a motion to table does not allow for any discussion.
Voice of OC: County rejects DA investigators’ corruption claims, setting stage for court battle
Two DA investigators allege that a high-ranking prosecutor said the DA’s office wouldn’t look into an alleged cover-up of a former Fullerton City Manager’s drunk driving because the prosecutor and the then-Fullerton police chief are friends.
OC Register: Adopt a pet for $20 on Saturday, Aug. 19 as part of Clear the Shelters program
A nationwide effort that involves more than 60 Southern California shelters, including the Irvine Animal Care Center and OC Animal Care, will offer $20 adoption fees Saturday, Aug. 19.
OC Register: Resource Center to help students, families connect with services
The Garden Grove Unified School District recently opened a new Family Resource Center at its Mendenhall Campus, 13611 Clinton St., that will help connect people with more than two dozen nonprofits, public agencies and health care groups.
OC Register: 5 trends in Orange County job scene: Fewer teachers, more construction workers
Local employers say they are having a hard time filling jobs. Orange County housing prices are among the highest in the country, discouraging new workers from remaining here or moving from other states.
OC Register: How do I get parental leave in California? It changes based on whether SB 63 becomes law
Rules governing who is eligible for parental leave depend on such factors as how many hours you work, whether you pay into the state disability fund, how long you have worked for your current employer, as well as how many workers your employer has and where they are located.
Daily Pilot: Development plan update gets OK from H.B. Planning Commission
The commission had been reviewing the general plan update for months in preparation for the hearing, submitting questions to city staff and requesting amendments to the document, which has been in the making since the City Council voted in 2013 to hire planning consulting firm Michael Baker International to assist.
Publication Date: August 18, 2017