September 21, 2018
Orange County
Voice of OC: Enhancing public safety in Santa Ana
Sean Leyes Garcia and Eric Lam from the Urban Peace Institute talk about their ongoing assessment of local policing, a Sept. 26 public forum in Santa Ana to discuss public safety and the broader prospects for enhancing public safety without breaking the public budget.
OC Register: 18-year-old employee dies after getting stuck in industrial machine at Santa Ana clay-products business
The Orange County Fire Authority got a call from a fellow employee at 11:15 a.m., fire Capt. Tony Bommarito said. “(He) was working in or near the equipment and got trapped and was discovered deceased.”
Daily Pilot: Grand opening celebrates completion of luxury apartment complex in Costa Mesa
Located within walking distance of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza, 580 Anton — named for its street address, 580 Anton Blvd. — features a blend of studio, one- and two-bedroom units and a bevy of onsite amenities.
Daily Pilot: Fountain Valley chooses partner for $1.3-million general plan update
The council awarded contracts to Garden Grove-based DMS Consultants to design residential roadway rehabilitation for a neighborhood bounded by Warner Avenue, Newhope Street, Heil Avenue and Harbor Boulevard and resurfacing of about 1½ miles of Newhope between Talbert and Warner avenues.
Labor
Labor 411: Another 15,000 workers are ready to strike against steel companies
Workers say the is generating enormous – even historic – amounts of cash making it is an insult that the bargaining progress has been hindered by management’s unrealistic concessionary demands and unfair labor practices.
California
The gain last month was more robust than in July, when payrolls grew by 34,400 jobs. July’s growth was still significant, but it was revised down from an earlier estimate of 46,700.
Nation
LA Times: Small business’ say new Administration tariffs will make it harder for them to compete
The manager at Wyckes Furniture Outlet in San Diego, says manufacturers began notifying him two weeks ago that they would begin charging him 5% to 10% more on everyday goods the latest round of tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods go into effect.
Publication Date: September 21, 2018