November 28, 2018
Orange County
OC Register: Court blocks mobile needle exchange program in Orange County for now
The exchange was halted in January when Santa Ana officials denied a permit to continue, citing concerns about syringes found in public places that in some cases pricked workers.
Voice of OC: Tom Umberg declares victory over State Sen. Janet Nguyen
“I am honored and humbled by the trust put in me by the voters of the 34th Senate District to represent them in the State Senate. I’m looking forward to getting to work and delivering for our community,” said Umberg in a news release.
Voice of OC: Anaheim looks to build homeless shelter next to county shelter
The City Council voted Nov. 20 to negotiate the purchase of a piano warehouse across the street from the Bridges at Kraemer Place shelter, moving the planned shelter from La Palma Avenue to Kraemer Place.
OC Register: Santa Ana council picks new map to solve ward boundary confusion
New outlines for Santa Ana’s City Council wards should avoid a confusing 2020 election field the city was headed toward and will likely also level the playing field for the city’s Asian-American voters.
Labor
Labor 411: Thousands of Marriott Workers in Hawaii say yes to new contract
Union leaders say the new contract meets many of their demands: job security, reductions in subcontracting of staff positions, worker involvement in the adoption of new technology and other features favorable to working families.
NY Times: Workers in Minnesota force Amazon to negotiate.
Labor organizers and researchers said they were not aware of Amazon coming to the table previously in the United States amid pressure from workers, even for private discussions.
California
OC Register: Can feds help ease California’s housing crisis?
While other regions are not yet at Bay Area extremes, working families across the nation are running out of affordable housing options, making commutes longer and pushing the country to the brink of a housing crisis.
Publication Date: November 28, 2018
