May 26, 2020 Media Brief
Coronavirus
Voice of OC: OC Supervisors deem churches essential, sheriff won’t enforce mask requirements or church restrictions
The unanimous Tuesday vote comes on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Monday announcement churches can reopen throughout the state for services less than 25 percent of maximum capacity or 100 people and practice physical distancing to slow the virus spread. Supervisors said the restrictions go too far.
Voice of OC: How to best spend 75 million dollars in funds to help county cities
Local mayors today are expected to publicly press Orange County Supervisors for direct access to $75 million in federal bailout funds aimed at bolstering local governments and businesses.
Voice of OC: OC starts posting coronavirus recovery estimates
Orange County officials today are expected to start posting an estimate of how many residents have recovered from coronavirus infections.
OC Register: Disneyland and other California theme parks to reopen in stage 3
Disneyland and other California theme parks currently closed by the COVID-19 pandemic can reopen during Stage 3 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s four-stage road map for reopening California’s economy, according to state officials.
Orange County
OC Register: The life and times of William Lyon
William Lyon’s life is notable both for his military service and for building homes for thousands of residents in Orange County over more than six decades. Here are some highlights.
OC Register: Sharks spotted off Capo Beach and Manhattan, marks return of shark season
As if the coronavirus wasn’t enough for Orange County, recent shark sightings in San Clemente have signaled the return of shark season for some of the county’s local, re-opened beaches.
California
KTLA: CA assembly to question Newsom administration plan to fill budget deficit
The California Assembly is set to hold an extraordinary session Tuesday to question Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration about its plan to fill an estimated $54.3 billion budget deficit created by the effects of the new coronavirus.
Labor
UComm Blog: Michigan hospital uses COVID-19 to bust union
UCOMM previously reported about nurses in New Jersey being fired for speaking up about their hospital’s refusal to let them wear proper PPE. Now nurses in Michigan say that they are being fired for speaking up about PPE and workplace protections as well.
Publication Date: May 26, 2020
