November 5, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
OC Register: After election, Irvine looks poised to change its mayor and half its council
With Irvine set to turn 50 next year, Tuesday’s election may have ushered in the end of an era of city leadership: after serving as an elected official for nearly half the city’s existence, Mayor Christina Shea appears to have lost her bid for two more years in office to Councilwoman Farrah Khan.
OC Register: Santa Ana election on track to usher in progressive, millennial council
A new progressive majority that would change the makeup of the Santa Ana City Council, with the potential to impact a wide range of policies, is on track to win in Tuesday’s election.
OC Register: Tito Ortiz, Dan Kalmick, Natalie Moser appear headed to Huntington Beach City Council
Tito Ortiz, a lifelong resident of Huntington Beach who ran as a conservative, is joined by Democrats Dan Kalmick and Natalie Moser as the three candidates who Surf City voters have chosen for three vacant spots on the City Council.
Voice of OC: Will OC Supervisors back health officers focus on health inequalities?
Orange County Supervisors have yet to publicly acknowledge their county health officer, Dr. Clayton Chau's push to address chronic health conditions in poor neighborhoods, and instead continue to fight against the state’s business reopening system.
OC Register: Coronavirus: Orange County reported 271 new cases & 3 new deaths as of Nov. 5
An estimated 3,264 cases have been recorded in the last 14 days, or 7.2 new cases per 100,000 residents. Three new deaths were reported by the county on Thursday, bringing the total number of reported deaths to 1,494.
California
KTLA: San Francisco voters approve new taxes on CEO’s, big businesses
In an effort to address economic disparity laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic, San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved several tax measures targeting property owners and big businesses with CEOs paid far higher than their average workers.
KTLA: Cal football player tests positive for COVID-19, PAC 12 opener hangs in balance
California’s season-opening game Saturday night against Washington is in jeopardy following a positive coronavirus test Wednesday on the Golden Bears that has caused what coach Justin Wilcox said is a “significant” number of players needing contact tracing
Nation
AP News: Biden inches closer to victory, Trump presses legal threats
Democrat Joe Biden pushed closer Thursday to the 270 Electoral College votes he needed to win the White House while President Donald Trump escalated his unproven accusations of voter fraud and promises of legal action.
Publication Date: November 5, 2020
