January 24, 2020
Orange County
OC Register: Tear down of San Onofre nuclear plant to begin in February
Almost exactly eight years after a reactor leak, the tear-down of San Onofre Units 2 and 3 will finally, formally begin. Operator Southern California Edison mailed notices to 12,000 residents in a 5-mile radius of the plant on Wednesday, Jan. 22, saying it expects to launch “deconstruction” work about Feb. 22. Those notices should be arriving in South County mailboxes shortly.
OC Register: 5 exposed to hazardous chemical leak at Yorba Linda water treatment facility
A chemical leak at a Yorba Linda water-treatment plant exposed five employees to hydrogen sulfide with all of them declining to go to the hospital.
OC Register: Orange County cities gird up for next housing goal challenge
At least half of Orange County’s 34 cities are pushing back on state-mandated housing goals, criticizing the math formula that gave Southern California cities new home construction numbers some say would be impossible to achieve.
Daily Pilot: Costa Mesa looking to unleash improvements at local Bark Park
City staff is preparing an estimated $400,000 overhaul of the park’s two sections for large and small dogs.
Voice of OC: Santa Ana gallery cafe promotes community artists through the airwaves
Sali Heraldez and Carla Zárate-Suárez sit around a kitchen table in an apartment building that is part of the historic French Park neighborhood on a quiet early afternoon in Santa Ana. They are just a few streets over from the iconic Pop’s Cafe and a short bike ride away from what is now referred to as DTSA by newcomers.
California
Associated Press: CA threatened with funds loss over abortion coverage
The Administration on Friday threatened California with a potential loss of federal health care funds over the state’s requirement that insurance plans cover abortions.
Nation
ABC: North Korea names new foreign minister in likely shift away from US talks
North Korea confirmed its named a former army colonel as its top diplomat in what analysts say is the latest sign of a shift away from talks with the U.S. over its nuclear weapons program.
Publication Date: January 24, 2020
