September 11, 2018
Orange County
OC Register: 9/11 victims, emergency responders honored with words, bells and silence in Orange County Fire Authority ceremony
On Sept. 11, 2001, more than 2,600 people died in the World Trade Center, more than 380 were killed on planes and at the Pentagon, and 411 safety personnel died. One of the hijacked planes crashed into a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought to retake the aircraft.
Voice of OC: Supervisor Shawn Nelson endorses Todd Spitzer for DA despite past discord
In April, Nelson publicly called Spitzer’s behavior “outrageous” and “totally inappropriate” after Spitzer went into other supervisors’ districts to raise fears about proposed homeless shelters.
Voice of OC: Fullerton Police Department tackling two staff controversies
The Fullerton Police Department is facing at least two controversies: its police chief is on paid leave after an alleged fight at a late August concert and, separately, a former sergeant was charged with falsifying a 2016 police report.
Daily Pilot: Plan for 38 townhomes moves forward in Costa Mesa
The 2-1 vote moves the project to the City Council, which will make the final determination on whether the developer, the Olson Co., can put shovels in the ground.
Labor
Associated Press: Job openings reach unprecedented levels, and so does quitting
The Labor Department said Tuesday that the number of job openings rose 1.7 percent to 6.9 million, the most on record dating back to late 2000. The number of people quitting jumped 3 percent to 3.58 million, also a record.
Capital & Main: Do incarcerated firefighters deserve a path to employment?
Last year, Arizona eased restrictions on ex-cons from becoming professional firefighters, as well as to a study from Arizona State University, which showed that states with larger employment barriers for felons have higher recidivism rates.
Nation
LA Times: America's malls are dying. Owners are hoping virtual reality and fitness centers will save them
Mall operators are trying out virtual reality and other non-retail concepts, including luxury health and fitness offerings and haute cuisine, to combat rising vacancy rates brought about by the success of Amazon.com and other e-tailers.
Publication Date: September 11, 2018
