September 16, 2021 Media Brief
Orange County
Voice of OC: OC Asian-American community leader says hate crimes spike during COVID-19 surges
Orange County’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities continue to see an uptick in hate incidents since the pandemic started last year, largely fueled by people blaming the communities for the virus.
Voice of OC: After months of restrictions, OC got a taste of full 3-minutes of public comments
Tuesday’s shift by Vice Chair Doug Chaffee came after months of restrictions by Chairman Andrew Do limiting commenters to one minute each, and in some cases just 30 seconds each at the public meetings.
Voice of OC: OC electric utility one step closer to turning lights on after approving finance plans
After several months of delays, Orange County’s new electric utility approved their primary funding and spending contracts that will allow the agency to begin buying power for its launch next year.
Voice of OC: Dana Point Harbor boaters get ready to sue over huge rent hike
Boaters say they’re effectively being evicted from the public harbor because the new rates are wrongfully and illegally hiked based on what boat slips cost in the much wealthier and more amenity-rich Newport Harbor.
OC Register: Costa Mesa man used a drone to smuggle heroin, other drugs into OC jail
A 43-year-old Costa Mesa man is accused of flying a drone carrying drugs, including heroin and methamphetamine, into a recreation area of the Theo Lacy Jail complex.
OC Register: Felon gets prison for breaching security at John Wayne Airport, delaying flights
A 51-year-old felon who breached a secured part of John Wayne Airport last month was sentenced to prison this week for crimes that left flights grounded and travelers stranded on the tarmac while he eluded capture for hours.
Daily Pilot: With Newsom’s victory over recall effort secured, Orange County turns its attention to midterms
Republicans said they saw nothing to worry about in the California results. Losing badly in a liberal stronghold isn’t much of a prediction of the party’s performance in battlegrounds like Florida or Georgia, they said.
Labor
OC Register: Remote work, distance learning: What stays in Orange County’s pandemic recovery?
New habits formed during lockdowns will have ramifications for commercial real estate, transportation and taxes, a new business report predicts.
California
Associated Press: California wildfires threaten famous giant sequoia trees
The fires forced the evacuation of the park this week, and additional areas in the town of Three Rivers outside the main entrance were ordered evacuated Thursday.
Publication Date: September 16, 2021
