July 24, 2018

Orange County

Voice of OC: Disneyland & Workers reach contract settlement; “Living Wage” still on ballot

Three labor unions and the Disneyland Resort reached a tentative contract settlement after months of campaigning for a controversial ballot initiative that would require Disneyland and other city-subsidized businesses to pay workers a higher minimum wage.

 

Voice of OC: Anaheim Oks study of potential veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills

The new site in Anaheim Hills has been owned by the county for nearly three years, but it wasn’t until recently that the Veteran’s Alliance of Orange County proposed the site.

 

OC Register: You should stay indoors due to record-breaking heat in Southern California, officials warn

A punishing heat wave will bake most areas of Southern California this week, with temperatures in the region’s inland valleys expected to rise well into triple digits on Wednesday and Thursday, weather forecasters said.

 

OCEA: Members only seminar for kids! - Where does your parents' money go?

In this fun interactive program, children will learn how to spend wisely, distinguish needs form wants, and budget properly. A smartphone is required.

 

OC Register: Southern California home prices up 7.8% amid weakening sales, Realtors report

The first of two housing reports expected this week showed Southern California home prices up 7.8 percent in June from the same period a year ago, although higher prices appear to be scaring buyers away.

 

Daily Pilot: Newport Beach police chief is up for a $20,000 raise

The Newport Beach City Council will consider a $20,000 raise for Police Chief Jon Lewis when it meets Tuesday. The city’s top cop could see his annual pay increase about 9% from $213,500 to about $233,700.

OC Register: Students learn life lessons at OC Fair livestock auction

One of the young Clover Leaf 4-H members says she doesn’t get emotional about selling her animal for slaughter. She’s been earning money doing this since she was 10-years-old, she said.

 

Nation

NY Times: Farmers to receive up to $12 Billion to ease pain from trade war

The aid to farmers, to be announced by the United States Department of Agriculture, would come through a direct assistance program, one designed to help with food purchase and distribution, and one specifically geared toward promoting trade.

 

Publication Date: July 24, 2018