December 9, 2020
Orange County
CA State Senator Tom Umberg: Election reform measures introduced to protect voting rights
On the first day of the legislative session, State Senator Tom Umberg introduces a slate of legislation focusing on free and fair elections including protections for voters and poll workers.
Voice of OC: Unease abounds as talks begin with developers on precious Central OC open space
Council discussions on the property have largely happened behind closed doors. But those in the council minority Tuesday publicly voiced worry about selling the land, cautioning that the sale could run afoul of state land use laws and invite unnecessary litigation.
Voice of OC: Irvine City Council reaffirms controversial agenda setting policy over public concerns
Irvine City Council members opted to continue their current agenda setting policy in a 4-1 vote Tuesday night despite overwhelming opposition from the public, which stood almost unanimously against the issue.
Voice of OC: Voice of OC to host live video Coronavirus discussion with County’s top experts Dec.10
Please share your questions you’d like asked by emailing admin@voiceofoc.org and Voice of OC will select some of the questions to be asked during the live video call.
OC Register: Camping banned under latest order, but what other outdoor activities are allowed?
This latest round of regional shutdowns by the state has some outdoor areas closed off to avoid transmission of the virus, though there is still plenty that remains open for now.
Daily Pilot: Orange County supervisors seek local control over COVID-19 response as cases soar
Orange County leaders are urging the state to allow for more local control in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, after millions of Southern California residents were placed Monday under stay-at-home restrictions that further limited business operations across 11 counties.
Voice of OC: Unease abounds as talks begin with developers on precious Central OC open space
Council discussions on the property have largely happened behind closed doors. But those in the council minority Tuesday publicly voiced worry about selling the land, cautioning that the sale could run afoul of state land use laws and invite unnecessary litigation.
Voice of OC: Voice of OC to host live video Coronavirus discussion with County’s top experts Dec.10
Please share your questions you’d like asked by emailing admin@voiceofoc.org and Voice of OC will select some of the questions to be asked during the live video call.
State
OC Register: California jobless fraud likely tops $2 billion, bank says
Bank of America said Monday it is likely California paid at least $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment benefits, offering a glimpse of the potential size of the problem that has plagued states across the country during the pandemic.
Publication Date: December 9, 2020
