September 12, 2019
Orange County
OC Register: No strike: Grocery union members ratify pact with supermarket chains
Southern California supermarket workers have ratified a three-year contract with the region’s big chains, ending a months-long, contentious negotiation with a deal described as the best the union has received in three decades, an official said Thursday, Sept. 12.
Voice of OC: Governor signs bill to build OC’s first veterans cemetery
“I think we have the property, we have it paid for, we have the location that was agreed upon by the school. The only way that this won’t get built is the influence of those who have anti-veteran sentiments. Because it is now done. Build it,” Berardino said.
Voice of OC: Allegations of Vietnam interference in Westminster now official city policy
The resolution provides no specific evidence of foreign interference throughout this year and says residents should “raise their voices” against anyone they suspect of stirring disorder in the city on behalf of Hanoi.
OC Register: Orange County deputies hurt in terrorism events outside California can now request workers comp benefits
The action includes county law enforcement caught up in future domestic terrorism events who use their training to protect civilians or assist local first responders.
Voice of OC: Anaheim refuses to wade into federal immigration fight
The Anaheim City Council refused to condemn the U.S. Department Homeland Security’s change in immigration rules expanding the federal government’s ability to deny permanent residency status to immigrants receiving public benefits.
Daily Pilot: Santa Ana’s witch-themed art walk brings together the spiritually minded
Briana Harley calls herself “The Hip Witch” and began offering tarot card readings two years ago at parties. It grew from there. “I’m very fun, but at the same time I’ll tell you what’s up,” said Harley.
Labor
Sacramento Bee: Uber says it won’t reclassify its drivers despite passage of new California labor rules
Immediately after the bill’s passage, Uber’s chief legal officer Tony West said the company won’t concede that drivers must now become employees. West said its drivers are legitimately classified as independent contractors under the law.
Publication Date: September 12, 2019
