December 12, 2017
Orange County
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OC Register: EPA to list North Basin site for expedited cleanup
The basin is a 5-square-mile area of Fullerton, Anaheim and Placentia known to contain contaminants. Adding it to the EPA list would help assure an “expeditious” cleanup of the groundwater basin, according to the city.
OC Register: Orange County Transportation Authority wants plans for ramp connecting 241 toll road and 91 Express Lanes slowed down
County transportation leaders on Monday pushed for a delay on any plans for a $180 million ramp linking the 241 toll road and 91 Freeway Express Lanes over fears the project could increase congestion on both the freeway and the tollway that runs along the middle of it.
Daily Pilot: Medical marijuana distribution facility gets permit in Costa Mesa
Commissioners voted unanimously to award the conditional use permit to CMX Distribution, which plans to move into 4,722 square feet of existing industrial warehouse in a business complex just east of the Santa Ana River.
OC Register: Where are Orange County’s new jobs? Look to hotels and restaurants
According to state employment officials, food preparation and serving workers will be Orange County’s fastest-growing occupation by absolute growth through 2024, with an average annual pay of $19,875.
Economy
Associated Press: Fed set to raise rates as Yellen gives final news conference
Investors seem certain about this: The Federal Reserve is going to raise interest rates this week for the third time this year. They’re less sure about what the central bank might have in store for 2018, and they will look to Janet Yellen’s final news conference as Fed chair Wednesday for any clues.
California
OC Register: Health insurance for 1.3 million California children is in limbo
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) typically covers children whose families who make too much for Medicaid – a federal health insurance for the poor known as Medi-Cal in California – but not enough for private insurance. CHIP also covers 370,000 pregnant women nationwide.
Publication Date: December 12, 2017
