July 23, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
Voice of OC: Coronavirus hospitalizations plateau in OC after sharp rise
The number of people hospitalized with coronavirus in Orange County has plateaued at around 700 current patients – after rising sharply for several weeks starting in mid-June.
Voice of OC: County schools will start online, YMCA to offer in-person child care services
Orange County classrooms will be 100% online when school starts but the YMCA will be offering in-person care, learning support and physical education for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade at more than 40 sites across the county.
Voice of OC: Newport Beach police officers level criticism and lawsuit at city hall
Newport Beach police officers are suing City Hall to be able to retire earlier and still receive their full benefits. City officials, on the other hand, say what the officers are asking for would breach public pension rules agreed upon with the state.
Daily Pilot: O.C. devotes significant funding to law enforcement despite need for community programs, report finds
The report, titled “Investing in Community Health: An Orange County Budget and Safety Analysis,” shows that the county isn’t addressing the root causes of mass incarceration by devoting enough resources towards community-driven methods that delve deeper into social issues.
OC Register: Disney tightens COVID mask requirements at Downtown Disney
Disneyland has tightened requirements on COVID-19 face masks in Downtown Disney with an eye toward strengthening health and safety protocols as three additional locations reopened at the outdoor shopping mall next to Disney’s Anaheim theme parks.
California
KTLA: California to obtain more masks, gear after becoming state with most COVID cases
On a day when California became the state with the most coronavirus infections in the U.S., Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that officials are redoubling efforts to secure protective gear and are preparing to expand the number of available hospital beds to handle a surge in patients.
Nation
Associated Press: White House drops payroll tax cut after GOP allies object
The White House reluctantly dropped its bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes Thursday as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package, yielding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies.
Publication Date: July 23, 2020
