December 7, 2020

Orange County

OC Register: Renters bracing for eviction tsunami

The number of renters at risk of eviction has fluctuated, but the number of California adults reporting that they’re behind on rent in November has topped 1 million.

 

Voice of OC: Despite party’s urging Republicans refuse to consolidate in coastal OC supervisor race

Local GOP leaders have been urging Republicans Mike Posey and Kevin Muldoon to drop out so the party can consolidate around John Moorlach, a former supervisor for the district and a state senator.

 

Daily Pilot: Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley casts eyes on open Orange County Board of Supervisors seat

Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley has announced she will run for an open seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors soon to be vacated by Chairwoman Michelle Steel, who won a congressional seat in the November election.

 

Voice of OC: Incoming Coronavirus shutdown order doesn’t close already open OC classrooms

The order hits if Southern California’s intensive care unit capacity dips below 15% — something state public health officials estimate happening in a matter of days. As of Thursday, the available beds were hovering at just over 20%.

 

CNN: What it feels like to get a Coronavirus vaccine

“I actually had some pretty significant symptoms after I got the second dose,” said Yasir Batalvi. “Once I got the second dose, I was fine while I was in the hospital. But that evening was rough. I mean, I developed a low-grade fever, and fatigue and chills,” but was good to go the following day.

 

Labor

Labor 411: Amazon illegally fired workers pushing for better working conditions says complaint

The NLRB filed a complaint against Amazon last month for firing former warehouse worker Courtney Bowden, meaning her case will be heard by a federal judge in March, according to BuzzFeed News.

 

State

Voice of OC: Sate orders regional shutdown covering OC and SoCal as Coronavirus hospitalizations skyrocket

As of Friday, Southern California’s ICU capacity took a dramatic hit, dipping from roughly 20% of beds available on Friday to just over 13%, triggering the regional shutdown order because the capacity dipped below 15%.

 

Publication Date: December 7, 2020