July 14, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
Voice of OC: OC Supervisors may ask voters to extend term limits
Orange County supervisors today are expected to consider placing a ballot initiative on the November ballot establishing a lifetime, three-term limit for a county supervisor.
County of Orange: County ramps up Coronavirus testing with private-public partnership
County of Orange announced today that thanks to a collaboration with 360 Clinic and the City of Anaheim, the County will be able to significantly increase COVID-19 testing capacity with the opening of large scale drive-through testing at Anaheim Convention Center starting July 15.
Voice of OC: OC Board of Ed recommends return to school without masks or any social distancing
The Orange County Board of Education approved guidelines for returning to school that advocate for the use of no masks or social distancing in a 4-1 vote on Monday night. Those recommendations run directly against both the state and the county’s own education departments as teachers and students prepare to return for the fall.;
Voice of OC: CNN talks with Voice of OC reporting fellow about OC Board of Ed recommendations
When CNN wanted to interview a reporter who knew all the ins and outs of the recent Orange County Board of Education recommendations, they called on Voice of OC.
OC Register: Second shutdown sparks frustration, fear and resignation in OC
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to slow the spread of coronavirus by reclosing churches, gyms, bars and dozens of other indoor gathering points drew mixed reviews Monday, July 13 from people who figure to be directly affected by the decision.
California
KTLA: California’s new lockdown measures could be brutal for nation and global economy
As Covid-19 cases surge, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the closure of all indoor restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, zoos, museums and bars. Los Angeles and San Diego said their kids would start the new school year online only.
KTLA: Navy sees progress against blaze on Navy warship in San Diego
The battle to save the USS Bonhomme Richard from a ravaging fire entered a third day in San Diego Bay on Tuesday with indications that the situation aboard the amphibious assault ship was improving. The U.S. Navy said in a statement late Monday that firefighters were making significant progress with the assistance of water drops by helicopters.
Nation
Associated Press: Small businesses worldwide fight for survival amid pandemic
Small businesses around the world are fighting for survival amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether they make it will affect not just local economies but the fabric of communities.
Publication Date: July 14, 2020
