October 2, 2019
Orange County
Voice of OC: OC’s new Auditor-Controller could be former county exec Frank Davies
Orange County is looking to replace its top fiscal watchdog Eric Woolery, who died suddenly in August, with a former longtime employee at the agency he ran. Frank Davies, who worked at the Auditor-Controller’s Office for more than three decades before he retired in January 2018, is up for appointment next Tuesday by county supervisors.
Daily Pilot: Costa Mesa moves ahead with changes to high-speed wireless infrastructure
The Costa Mesa City Council approved a set of changes to the designs of wireless technology boxes, despite a barrage of complaints from protesters who stayed late into the night Tuesday to express worries about 5G technology. The issue on the table involved small cell facilities — the boxes containing wireless technology that provide cell coverage around the city. Protesters said the small cell facilities may pose health threats and complained about the boxes’ designs.
Voice of OC: Anaheim won’t release stadium appraisal until ‘right-time’
Anaheim refuses to release the Angel Stadium appraisal out of fear it could jeopardize negotiations with the ballclub and will instead release it at an unspecified time, despite calls from the public and two Councilmembers to release it.
Special Community Forum - with Fullerton Council Member Ahmad Zahra
As a prelude to the City of Fullerton’s Job Fair on October 10th, Council member Ahmad Zahra invites residents, students, educators, job seekers and business owners to attend a panel discussion on jobs in the local marketplace with experts in their fields.
Labor
CBS Los Angeles: Union airport workers, rideshare drivers march on LAX
Traffic was brought to a standstill around Los Angeles International Airport as hundreds of airport employees, Uber and Lyft drivers and other workers marched on LAX Wednesday to demand support for the “Unions for All” movement.
ABC7 Detroit: Losses adding up on both sides as UAW strike moves past day 17
Workers were told yesterday by their union negotiators that major issues remain unresolved including wages, temporary workers, health care and job security. Both sides remain in negotiations exchanging proposals.
The Guardian: ‘We’re organizing to improve lives’ - New York fast-food workers push to unionize
A Manhattan-based union local that works closely with the Fight for $15 has launched an effort to unionize Chipotle and McDonald’s workers, getting workers at more than 50 restaurants to sign pro-union cards.
Publication Date: October 2, 2019
