July 5, 2018
Orange County
Voice of OC: Santa Ana Council again delays vote on district elections
An April 25 lawsuit challenging the city’s current at-large elections also was discussed in closed session. The lawsuit alleges Asian voters are being disenfranchised by the current at-large system and that has led to Asians being underrepresented on the City Council.
OC Register: Santa Ana will ask voters in November to increase local sales tax; the question is how much
The proposed measure would increase sales and use taxes on “tangible personal property,” which includes a range of items such as furniture, clothes, toys, pet food, alcohol and restaurant me
Daily Pilot: Downtown Huntington Beach to get extra security for 4-month pilot program
Extra security will soon patrol the area around Huntington Beach’s Main Street for a four-month pilot public safety program funded by the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Voice of OC: OC Fairgrounds tackles safety issues leading up to County Fair opening
Two members of the Orange County Fairgrounds Board of Directors said they are confident safety concerns raised in two different reports won’t pose a threat to the O.C. Fair opening July 13 for its annual month-long run.
OC Register: OC Fair 2018: Everything you need to know about hours, discounts, concerts and more
More than 1 million people are expected to check out this year’s fair with its carnival games and rides, food creations to make the most out of any cheat day, shopping, entertainment and so many animals for trying to catch a selfie with.
Daily Pilot: Downtown Huntington Beach to get extra security for 4-month pilot program
Extra security will soon patrol the area around Huntington Beach’s Main Street for a four-month pilot public safety program funded by the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Labor
Labor 411: This city now mandates 'Panic Buttons' for hotel housekeepers and staff
An ordinance that took effect this week requires Chicago hotels to provide the buttons. They're intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
California
OC Register: California senators reach agreement on aggressive net neutrality bill
Key California lawmakers said Thursday they’ve reached an agreement on legislation to enshrine net neutrality provisions in state law after the Federal Communications Commission dumped rules requiring an equal playing field on the internet.
Publication Date: July 5, 2018
