March 27, 2020

Coronavirus

Voice of OC: OC Fairgrounds being considered for COVID-19 hospital overflow

As Orange County hospitals prepare for a wave of coronavirus cases to hit emergency rooms in the coming weeks, officials are considering the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa for overflow hospital capacity, if the need arises.

 

Voice of OC: OC trying to add 2,300 homeless shelter beds to slow virus spread

Orange County officials are trying to meet a state goal of 2,300 new homeless shelter beds across OC, to allow people to spread out and reduce the chances of a full-blown outbreak of coronavirus among homeless people that could also impact hospitals.

 

Voice of OC: Anaheim council funds 5.6 million bailout to advertise Disneyland resort industry

Anaheim City Councilmembers dipped into city reserves during a special meeting Thursday night and authorized a $15 million economic relief package, including $6.5 million to advertise the Disneyland-area resort industry.

 

Voice of OC: Westminster could join number of OC cities banning evictions

Westminster city officials, who represent many residents who are renters, could soon join other cities enacting measures to halt evictions as a local coronavirus public health emergency puts people out of work and impacts their ability to pay landlords.

 

California

KTLA: DMV closes field offices across California amid coronavirus pandemic

All Department of Motor Vehicles field offices in California are closing Friday until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMV announced on its website. In-person appointments have been canceled but customers will be allowed to complete vehicle title transfers and complex vehicle registration renewals virtually beginning April 2.s

 

Nation

Associated Press: House passes $2.2T rescue package

Acting swiftly in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package this morning, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Publication Date: March 27, 2020