September 21, 2018

Orange County

Voice of OC: Enhancing public safety in Santa Ana

Sean Leyes Garcia and Eric Lam from the Urban Peace Institute talk about their ongoing assessment of local policing, a Sept. 26 public forum in Santa Ana to discuss public safety and the broader prospects for enhancing public safety without breaking the public budget.

 

OC Register: 18-year-old employee dies after getting stuck in industrial machine at Santa Ana clay-products business

The Orange County Fire Authority got a call from a fellow employee at 11:15 a.m., fire Capt. Tony Bommarito said. “(He) was working in or near the equipment and got trapped and was discovered deceased.”

 

Daily Pilot: Grand opening celebrates completion of luxury apartment complex in Costa Mesa

Located within walking distance of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza, 580 Anton — named for its street address, 580 Anton Blvd. — features a blend of studio, one- and two-bedroom units and a bevy of onsite amenities.

 

Daily Pilot: Fountain Valley chooses partner for $1.3-million general plan update

The council awarded contracts to Garden Grove-based DMS Consultants to design residential roadway rehabilitation for a neighborhood bounded by Warner Avenue, Newhope Street, Heil Avenue and Harbor Boulevard and resurfacing of about 1½ miles of Newhope between Talbert and Warner avenues.

 

Labor

Labor 411: Another 15,000 workers are ready to strike against steel companies

Workers say the is generating enormous – even historic – amounts of cash making it is an insult that the bargaining progress has been hindered by management’s unrealistic concessionary demands and unfair labor practices.

 

California

LA Times: California gained 44,800 jobs in August; unemployment holds at record low

The gain last month was more robust than in July, when payrolls grew by 34,400 jobs. July’s growth was still significant, but it was revised down from an earlier estimate of 46,700.

 

Nation

LA Times: Small business’ say new Administration tariffs will make it harder for them to compete

The manager at Wyckes Furniture Outlet in San Diego, says manufacturers began notifying him two weeks ago that they would begin charging him 5% to 10% more on everyday goods the latest round of tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods go into effect.

 

Publication Date: September 21, 2018