July 27, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
Voice of OC: Public commenters limited during Coronavirus by closed government offices, new policies
The county Board of Supervisors recently changed its public comment system at the end of June to allow remote input. The first remote commenter and several others criticized the county’s decision to pull back on the mask and social distancing regulations, with some sharing they had been afraid to come to meetings because of the health risk.
KCBS TV: Costa Mesa begins issuing fines to people violating face covering order
With coronavirus cases soaring across Orange County, the city of Costa Mesa said police and code enforcement officers will start issuing citations for people not abiding by the statewide face covering order.
OC Register: A dozen Huntington Beach police officers and employees have contracted COVID-19
Huntington Beach has become ground zero for Southern California protests against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 measures.
Daily Pilot: Coronavirus cases seep into Newport Beach first responder ranks
Going into the weekend, 11 lifeguards — four positive and seven in quarantine — were off duty. Four firefighters — all recovering after testing positive, none left in quarantine — were away from work.
Voice of OC: Santa Ana renters get a few more months of eviction protections
An executive order signed by City Manager Kristine Ridge Friday evening extends a citywide order that bans landlords from serving their tenants with eviction notices until Sept. 30.
OC Register: Costa Mesa voters will decide whether to let cannabis shops come to town
The city will place a measure on the fall ballot that would allow regulation and taxing of retail cannabis sales and delivery businesses. If approved, it would make Costa Mesa the second Orange County city (along with Santa Ana) to allow cannabis shops.
California
Voice of OC: Gov. Newsom bolsters stock of Coronavirus isolation rooms for OC frontline workers
Since the pandemic began, numerous infectious disease experts and sociologists interviewed by Voice of OC said Latinos have been hit particularly hard because they work the essential jobs and didn’t have the option working from home.
Nation
Forbes.com: Senators agree on $1,200 checks but negotiations are still faltering
As benefits expire, rent comes due, the school year looms and states struggle, Washington’s warring factions are racing to rescue the economy—and their political fortunes.
Publication Date: July 27, 2020
