October 20, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
LA Times: What Prop. 22’s defeat would mean for Uber and Lyft — and drivers
If the gig companies and Prop. 22 are defeated, workers would have access to the full slate of benefits, including overtime pay for time worked past 40 hours a week, paid sick leave, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. This is exactly what companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash want to avoid.
Voice of OC: Hate crimes spiking across Orange County, up 89% since 2015
“It’s alarming to see a fifth year in a row where there’s an increase,” after multiple years of steady decreases in hate crimes until 2015, said Alison Edwards, chief executive officer of OC Human Relations, the nonprofit group the county contracts with to track hate crimes and incidents.
Voice of OC: Costa Mesa poised to vote on second round of virus relief funds for small businesses
The Costa Mesa City Council is expected to vote Tuesday to designate the $792,469 remaining from its coronavirus relief funds to help more small businesses impacted by the virus.
Voice of OC: Santa Ana mayoral candidate accused of evading contribution limits
Santa Ana Councilman Jose Solorio is the subject of a formal complaint to state authorities that he’s been getting around contribution limits in his run for mayor.
OC Register: Months under construction in 405 widening, two bridges open — as two more close
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the 405 Freeway from the 5 Freeway down to Long Beach is the busiest interstate in the country. OCTA officials estimate that traffic will grow 35 percent by 2040.
California
KTLA: California set to release theme park reopening guidelines
After teasing the release for weeks, California officials on Tuesday are expected to formally unveil the state’s long-awaited rules that will guide the reopening of theme parks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines are set to be issued at a noon news conference led by California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.
KTLA: Healthcare for millions of Californians on the line in the election
California has done more over the last decade than almost any state to expand health insurance, bolster services for its most vulnerable residents and improve the quality of its clinics and hospitals.
Nation
Associated Press: Justice Department files landmark antitrust case against Google
The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm consumers.
Publication Date: October 20, 2020
