September 23, 2019
Orange County
OC Register: John Wayne Airport gets $2.1 million for terminal modifications
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announced millions of dollars in grants today for various Southland airport improvement projects, including more than $2.1 million for John Wayne Airport.
Daily Pilot: Newport may declare ‘crisis’ as it firms up plan for potential homeless shelter at city public works yard
City staff has sketched out several details for a temporary emergency shelter at the city yard at 592 Superior Ave. for the council’s consideration Tuesday night.
Daily Pilot: Irvine breaks ground on affordable housing development near the Orange County Great Park
Of the total units, 35 will be available for individuals earning less than 30% of the area’s median income, which was $93,800 in 2016. That will include 15 units for veterans.
Voice of OC: Chapman student newspaper triggers Sparks
Chapman University’s campus newspaper, The Panther, has scored one of the most fascinating early stories of the 2020 congressional elections — taking on the Dean of the Communications School at their own university…for failing to communicate.
OC Register: Here’s what 4 California school districts did to reduce the number of students contemplating suicide
It takes a village to lower the number of young people who think about killing themselves, according to educators whose school districts have dramatically reduced suicide ideation rates among their student populations.
OC Register: San Clemente High School confirms racial epithet, derogatory language used at football game
“It is evident from these testimonials that the Lincoln High School students and fans felt unwelcome on our campus. As a school and as a district, we do not tolerate racist or hateful rhetoric and actions that target any group or person.” – School district letter.
OC Register: Triple-digit trends: How much longer will these 100-degree heat waves keep coming?
The weather service’s Climate Prediction Center gives California a 40-50% chance of having above-average temperatures through November, but officials say there’s one key factor in whether we’ll get back into triple-digit heat wave territory.
Labor
OC Register: Status Update: Costco installs self-service checkout lanes at Tustin store
The big-box retailer is adding self-serve checkout aisles at many of its stores including the District at Tustin Legacy location. The shift to self-checkout is part of a fast nationwide push by Costco.
Publication Date: September 23, 2019
