December 21, 2020

Orange County

OC Register: Coronavirus: Orange County reported 3,753 new cases, 2 new deaths as of Dec. 21

ICU capacity is dwindling in Southern California. The percentages here have been adjusted by state public health officials to represent the high levels of COVID-19 patients among all ICU patients. More actual beds may be available.

 

Voice of OC: Cities across OC consider Sheriff’s challenge to Coronavirus jail court orders

On the table for each city council is the possibility of filing a legal brief in support of Barnes’ appeal of Orange County Superior Court Judge Peter Wilson’s Dec. 11 ruling, which came in response to a case by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

 

OC Register: Coronavirus prompts early closure of John Wayne Airport tower; flights not affected

At least one air traffic controller at John Wayne Airport appears to have contracted COVID-19, prompting the early closure of the facility’s tower on Sunday, Dec. 20, Federal Aviation Administration officials announced.

 

Voice of OC: Orange County wildfires highlight long standing emergency communications problems

A grand jury report in 2019 documented how Orange County emergency responders have long struggled with giving timely information to the public, painting a response that failed to communicate clearly to the public throughout the evacuation process.

 

California

OC Register: Lastest federal stimulus another rip-off of Californians

The latest federal stimulus designed to dull the financial pain of the pandemic is once again unfair to Californians in need and troubled residents of other high-cost states.

 

Nation

Bloomberg: $600 stimulus checks could go out next week

The roughly $900 billion pandemic relief plan, along with the government spending bill, is set to get votes Monday in the House and Senate, and congressional leaders say they expect it to pass. The White House said President Donald Trump would sign it.

 

Publication Date: December 21, 2020