March 22, 2018
Orange County
Voice of OC: Orange County declares housing shortage a threat to residents and businesses
The declaration acknowledged what economists and business leaders have been saying for years: the shortage of affordable housing presents serious threats to the county’s future, as family budgets get strained and talented young people decide to live in other regions.
Daily Pilot: County supervisor withdraws support for using former landfill in Huntington Beach as a temporary homeless shelter
Steel issued a statement Wednesday saying the former landfill isn't viable for a shelter and that she has directed county staff "to look for alternative solutions through collaboration with city leaders and local agencies."
John Wayne Airport: New parking system at John Wayne Airpor
The new system will provide an additional level of security to credit card transactions as well as enhance the parking experience by providing multiple payment options for JWA guests including the ability to use Apple Pay according to airport officials.
OC Register: Metrolink offers options for baseball fans to avoid ‘craziness of stadium parking lots’
Metrolink offers a solution for Angels and Dodgers enthusiasts: Take the train.“You don’t have to pay for parking and deal with the craziness of stadium parking lots,” Metrolink spokesman Chris Gutierre said.
Sacramento Bee: Brown wants to keep more youth in juvenile detention, not prison
Brown's 2018-19 proposed budget calls for $3.8 million to allow youth offenders longer stays in juvenile justice facilities, a step the governor and some advocates say would lead to lower recidivism rates and better outcomes.
Nation
Associated Press: Lawmakers release huge budget; big military, domestic boosts
As negotiators stumbled toward an end-of-the-week deadline to fund the government or face a federal shutdown, House Speaker Paul Ryan dashed to the White House amid concerns Trump’s support was wavering. The White House later said the president backed the legislation.
Politico: Lawmakers gather behind election security bill — at last
For the first time since the 2016 election, Congress is poised to move legislation to combat hackers and online trolls targeting American democracy. Senior Republicans and Democrats will come together on Thursday to stump for a revised version of a stalled election security proposal that has gained new momentum in recent days.
Publication Date: March 22, 2018