June 30, 2021 Media Brief

Orange County

Voice of OC: Some warn homeless people are getting left behind as OC vaccinates and reopens

County health officials, in a response to Voice of OC questions last week, say they held vaccination clinics at 34 homeless shelter locations throughout the county between March and April of this year, and that 841 homeless people got their shot over the course of them.

OC Register: Never mind: OC supervisor term limits measure likely won’t be on recall ballot after all

A budget bill passed Monday night includes a provision that any local governments that want to combine their issues with the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom – had to have already decided by June 15 to call their own election; Orange County made the decision June 22.

OC Register: Anaheim balances 2021-22 budget – with hefty borrowing

The city recently completed bond deals for $138.8 million, money that’s helping close a deficit of more than $50 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year and that will be parceled out to fill projected gaps over the three years to come.

Voice of OC: As more OC cities fly pride flag each year, others still concerned it could divide residents

Cities across Orange County have been debating whether or not to fly the Pride Flag at city hall, with many hoisting the banner, while some city officials decided against it, saying it’s too divisive in the community — a common argument against the flag.

OC Register: 10 Orange County cities allow safe and sane fireworks, here’s what you need to know

The remaining cities in the county ban the use of fireworks, many threatening hefty fines for their use. Officials in cities that ban fireworks stress that even though a neighboring city may allow their sale and use, don’t bring them into town.

OC Register: Here’s some of the Orange County cities planning events for celebrating Fourth of July

Nearly 96% of delegates voted in favor of the resolution at the 30th international convention of Teamsters, which includes representatives from 500 unions and together account for 1.4 million workers in the United States.

Labor

Labor 411: Teamsters vote Yes to support and fund Amazon union organizing push

California

OC Register: Will tax return rule scare off Gov. Newsom recall candidates?

There’s a new requirement that sets the bar for entry a little higher. Secretary of State Shirley Weber recently announced that candidates must also submit five years of tax returns — records that will be available to the public on a government website.

Nation

CNN: Millions remain under heat warning as extreme heat grips Northwest

The extreme heat wave in the Northwest is beginning to subside in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but much of the West will continue to deal with baking temperatures as millions remain under heat alerts.

Publication Date: April 15, 2021