June 10, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
OC Register: OC Sheriff’s Department will immediately suspend use of carotid holds
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department joined several other Southern California law enforcement agencies in suspending the use of carotid restraint controls, commonly referred to as sleeper holds, while elected officials mull a statewide ban and some local agencies review the technique.
Daily Pilot: As health official resigns, O.C. agency reports 93 new coronavirus cases, 8 more deaths
On Tuesday, county health officials reported another 93 cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and eight deaths, according to new statistics from the Orange County Health Care Agency.
OC Register: Sudden departure of OC’s health officer doesn’t end debate over mask requirement
Orange County supervisors have asked Dr. Clayton Chau, director of the county Health Care Agency, to temporarily do double duty and stand in as the county’s health officer after the sudden resignation of Dr. Nichole Quick.
OC Register: South Coast Plaza mall finally get its reopening Thursday
The mall’s plans for a restart were canceled because of fears that local protests over a black man killed by police in Minnesota could get out of hand.
Voice of OC: Santa Ana Unified School District creates ethnic studies requirement in wake of protests
The school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt a resolution creating a new graduation requirement that will mandate students to finish a one-year course of ethnic studies before receiving their diploma. The requirement is something for which members of the community have voiced support.
Voice of OC: Irvine City Council expresses confidence in police tactics
After Police Chief Mike Hamel’s presentation, the council largely made it clear its concerns had been met, with multiple council members praising the police department’s “stellar” performance.
Daily Pilot: Working Wardrobes makes a comeback after devastating fire, coronavirus shutdowns
Officials, volunteers and supporters celebrated Tuesday the opening of a 12,000-square-foot clothing donation center in Irvine. Locals turned out with professional outfits, shoes, jewelry and accessories in hand, ready to be donated
Labor
Labor 411: Kroger workers in eight cities protest after company removes hazard pay
‘COVID-19 is not going away soon,’ UFCW Local 75 president Kevin Garvey said. ‘Our members still have to work in the same conditions and deal with the same pressures. They are worth every penny of the $2.00 premium and the (latest) bonus.’
Publication Date: June 10, 2020
