September 14, 2020
Orange County
Voice of OC: Virus spread across OC cities clearer with release of more data
The new data clearly shows the virus has hit working class communities hardest but it’s also clear that increased county outreach to affected neighborhoods is stemming the tide.
Voice of OC: Pandemic lays bare gaps in education access
“The Internet should be free. Broadband should be free like the radio is. Everybody should have equal access to that,” said Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Mike Matsuda said. “Where do we prioritize our resources? That’s an ongoing challenge in America.”
Voice of OC: OC judge allows resident lawsuit against Angel Stadium sale to proceed
The lawsuit is looking to overturn the land sale vote and have Anaheim City Councilmembers redo the entire process in public, which is now proposing to sell the stadium for $150 million.
Daily Pilot: Orange County reports 12 deaths due to COVID-19
That brings the total number of fatalities in the county due to the pandemic to 1,093. Cumulatively, there have been 50,760 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, among county residents.
OC Register: How secure is Orange County’s election, and other questions for Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley
For months Kelley has been preparing for Nov. 3, a presidential election some predict will see record voter turnout, and since mid-March – when the coronavirus outbreak upended normal life in California – he’s been working to ensure people can cast ballots safely.
Daily Pilot: Samuel Johnson becomes first Black person to lead Orange County’s Transportation Corridor Agency
Johnson said he plans to continue leading the team to a strong financial footing and building out the infill of the TCA system to create efficient forms and routes of transportation for customers.
Labor
Labor 411: Inequality surge is depriving average Americans of an extra $42K in pay
Income inequality has given the rich a greater share of the economic spoils than middle- and low-income earners. That’s resulted in a very real impact on the incomes of middle- and low-income households, with the typical full-time American worker now earning $42,000 less than they would have if inequality hadn’t surged over the last four decades.
California
Capital & Main: Rent control advocates ramp up electoral efforts
Recent electoral wins for tenants include Dean Preston, founder of the statewide advocacy group Tenants Together, who won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors last year, while housing advocate Diana Reddy won her bid for a city council seat in Silicon Valley’s Redwood City in 2018. Still, such victories remain rare.
Publication Date: September 14, 2020
