February 19, 2021

Orange County

Voice of OC: Orange County could see rolled back Coronavirus restrictions on youth and adult sports

New guidance from the state today says counties in the Red and Purple tiers — the two most restrictive ones — could allow high-contact sports if their case rates are at or below 14 per 100,000.

 

OC Register: Union for Capistrano Unified teachers wants district to make more COVID-19 safety changes

The Capistrano Unified Educators Association has sent a demand later to district officials alerting them a complaint could be filed with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the California Teacher Association said in a press release this week.

 

Daily Pilot: A new permanent bridge shelter in Costa Mesa, furnished by IKEA, will open to clients in March

Mayor Katrina Foley and Council members dedicated $11.4 million to acquire and retrofit a 12,285-square-foot portion of an industrial warehouse at 3175 Airway Ave. to accommodate a 72-bed shelter with full-service kitchen and space for offices and intake.

 

The Tribune: Sprouts gets planners’ OK

The site at 9852 Chapman Avenue, which for 20 years was occupied by a Vons/Pavilions supermarket, will be returning to a similar use after the Garden Grove Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve the creation of a new shopping center anchored by a Sprouts Farmer’s Market store.

 

California

KTLA: Lawmakers reach 6.5 billion deal to reopen schools this Spring

After weeks of tense negotiations, California’s legislative leaders agreed Thursday on a $6.5 billion proposal aimed at getting students back in classrooms this spring following months of closures because of the pandemic.

 

KTLA: More COVID vaccines coming to state in the next few weeks, first doses remain limited

The stream of COVID-19 vaccine is swelling slightly in California but remains a trickle for those trying to get their first dose, according to officials.

 

Nation

CBS: NASA reveals first two photos of Mars taken by Perseverance rover

Percy, as the rover is nicknamed, got through the "seven minutes of terror" on Thursday — a series of make-or-break events to land. A successful landing was announced just before 4 p.m. ET from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California.

 

CBS: President Biden plans to visit Texas and declare major disaster

President Joe Biden says he is making a major disaster declaration for Texas that will clear the way for more federal resources, and plans to visit the state at a time when he won't be interfering with the disaster response.

 

Publication Date: February 19, 2021