January 3, 2020

Orange County

OC Register: Here’s why your trash bill may go up in Orange County

Starting this month, California is rolling out new regulations that limit organic waste going into landfills, reducing methane emissions that contribute to climate change.

 

Daily Pilot: Unsheltered, Part 4: What is a city’s ‘fair share’ in solving homelessness, and who should decide?

“Fair share” is a buzzworthy phrase that represents a significant hurdle that experts and advocates have identified in addressing homelessness — cities pursuing separate strategies rather than joining forces.

 

Daily Pilot: Commentary: Courage, conviction and character needed to address opioid epidemic in O.C.

A recent report released by the county illustrates the devastating reality of the addiction crisis in our backyard. Proportionately, opioid overdose deaths in Orange County far outpace those in Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.

 

OC Register: Whistleblower case of fired San Bernardino County social worker can go to trial, appeals court rules

9th U.S. Circuit Court reverses dismissal of lawsuit by employee who claimed database flaw allowed placement of foster children in abusive homes.

 

Labor

Labor 411: Boeing pays ex-CEO as much as $60 million but fights workers organizing for better pay

Boeing has an ugly history of union-busting in South Carolina, working feverishly to squash organizing. But the company seems to have little problem with setting up a compensation package that could net a fired CEO as much as $60 million.

 

California

OC Register: California only state with lowered home-price risks, by this math

California was the only state to get its risk grade lowered in a Wall Street credit-quality watcher’s latest scoring of U.S. housing markets.

 

Nation

Associated Press: Deadly attack by US on Iranian general rattles energy market

Crude prices on Friday had the largest one-day spike since a September attack on the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia after the U.S. killed Iran’s top general in a drone strike.

 

Publication Date: January 3, 2020