September 26, 2019

Orange County

Voice of OC: Cybersecurity battle erupts over checking OC Assessor’s systems

County auditors haven’t checked the assessor’s computer systems for security vulnerabilities since at least 1995 – if ever, officials said this week. And over the past year, Assessor Claude Parrish, who is elected, has not let county auditors do such a review.

 

OC Register: Expect a plane on Santa Ana streets Thursday as CHP escorts an A-4 Skyhawk to the OC fairgrounds

If you see a fighter plane rolling down Orange County streets on Thursday night, Sept. 26, there’s no need to call 911.

 

OC Register: As Costa Mesa homeless shelter marks its first six months, city says 18 people have been housed so far

Of the 130-plus people who have received services at Costa Mesa’s flagship homeless shelter in the nearly six months since it opened, 18 have been placed in permanent housing throughout Orange County, according to a report the city released this week.

 

Voice of OC: Public remains in the dark on Stadium appraisal value

According the motion made at the Nov. 20, 2018 meeting, Mayor Tait moved to direct staff to prepare an appraisal of the Angel Stadium, as is, at current market value and make available to both the public and Council, seconded by Council Member Barnes.

 

Labor

OC Register: As healthcare costs rise, workers at low-wage firms may pay larger share

The average family coverage ran $20,576 in 2019, a 5% increase. Workers paid nearly 30% of the total, or $6,015, on average.

 

Nation

OC Register: House passes historic marijuana banking bill with backing from Southern California reps

The law, known as the SAFE Banking Act, still must be debated in the Republican-controlled Senate, where it could be amended. And it’s unclear if President Donald Trump would sign any version that reaches his desk.

 

Publication Date: September 26, 2019