January 6, 2021

Orange County

OC Register: Protesters clash in downtown L.A., while Trump rallies unfold elsewhere in Southern California

Protesters clashed Wednesday, Jan. 6, in downtown Los Angeles and small rallies played out elsewhere in Southern California while a massive riot unfolded amid turmoil at the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, rallies formed in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

 

OC Register: Orange County is on a coronavirus case rate record-breaking streak

The county’s case rate was 67.8 cases per day per 100,000 residents, up from 53.5 cases per 100,000 last week for a fifth straight record-breaking week.

 

Voice of OC: High stakes election for coastal cities goes public next week

The race has drawn at least three Republicans – John Moorlach, Kevin Muldoon and Mike Posey – and one Democrat, Katrina Foley. Fountain Valley Mayor Michael Vo also reportedly has shown interest in running, but didn’t return phone and email messages.

 

Voice of OC: When will more Coronavirus vaccines be distributed in Orange County?

Dr. Jason Cord, Orange County Medical Association president, said it’s difficult to inoculate on a wide scale with scarce resources and dwindling medical staff because of the tsunami of virus patients OC hospitals are facing.

 

OC Register: Even more contagious? Here’s what you need to know about the mutating virus now in California

Public health officials say the new strain seems to be more easily transmitted than the standard form of the virus. This means people who are exposed are more likely to become infected.

 

Labor

The Atlantic: The life in The Simpsons is no longer attainable

Homer, a high-school graduate whose union job at the nuclear-power plant required little technical skill, supported a family of five. A home, a car, food, regular doctor’s appointments, and enough left over for plenty of beer at the local bar were all attainable on a single working-class salary.

 

California

OC Register: Gov. Newsom proposes new $600 state stimulus checks

As part of state budget proposal to be unveiled Friday, aid would go to low-income residents. It would provide a $600 payment to residents who qualify for the state Earned Income Tax Credit on 2019 tax returns.

 

Nation

CBS News: Warnock projected to win Georgia Senate seat as Democrats near majority

Reverend Raphael Warnock will make history as Georgia's first Black senator. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Lynda Tran joined CBSN with analysis from Georgia's runoffs.

 

Publication Date: January 6, 2021