October 21, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
OC Register: More Orange County voters returning mail ballots early than in 2016, though gap is narrowing
Ballots were mailed out Oct. 5. Early on, 2020 returns were running an eyebrow-raising 490% percent ahead of 2016 numbers – the fervor has slowed down and the difference has narrowed considerably in recent days – closer to 25 percent – and could even disappear this week, OC Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley said on Monday, Oct. 19.
Voice of OC: La Habra councilman under fire for allegedly mocking public commenters
A man alleged to be Councilman and Board of Ed member Tim Shaw can be heard having a frank conversation with his students, reviewing his 12 year career in elected office and sharing his opinions criticizing public comments at council meetings, as well as some of his fellow council members.
Voice of OC: Calls intensify for DA to reopen probe into Buena Park Police shooting
Deanne Sullivan, the mother of 19-year old David Sullivan was joined by nearly 20 public commenters who spoke either in support of her or in scathing — and profane — criticism of the county supervisors who approve funding for both DA Todd Spitzer’s office and countywide law enforcement, the Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.
Voice of OC: Hotly contested supervisor race in District One
County supervisors have enormous influence over public health policy, such as during the coronavirus pandemic, and decide how to prioritize $7 billion in annual spending between law enforcement, homelessness, mental health, social services and health care.
Daily Pilot: Community newspaper backed by former Irvine mayor and current council candidate draws criticism
“I think everyone knows it’s linked to Larry Agran,” said Councilwoman Farrah Khan, who is running for mayor. “It’s his newspaper and whatever he puts out in it he has the right to do so, but I wouldn’t call it an independent newspaper.”
California
OC Register: Mapped: Coronavirus pushes California to nation’s 3rd highest jobless rate
California’s 11% rate was topped only by Hawaii at 15.1% and Nevada at 12.6%. These three states all have major tourism industries that have been decimated by lockdowns and quarantine restrictions for travelers.
OC Register: Southern California home prices hit record highs for a fourth month
The housing market rebound extended into September, with sales up 22% and prices rising 15% from year-ago levels, according to DQ News/CoreLogic's September report.
Nation
OC Register: Pope says OK to same-sex civil unions
The papal thumbs-up came midway through the film that delves into issues Pope Francis cares about most, including the environment, poverty, migration, racial and income inequality, and the people most affected by discrimination.
Publication Date: October 21, 2020
