September 25, 2018

Orange County

Voice of OC: Millions in ‘Dark Money’ flowing to OC congressional races

At least $2.6 million from secret donors – known as dark money – has made its way to each of the four Orange County races key to the battle for control of Congress, according to a Voice of OC review of federal data. And more is expected between now and Election Day on Nov. 6.

 

OC Register: OCTA awards $220.5 million contract to build OC Streetcar; construction expected to start this year

Orange County Transportation Authority board members voted to award a contract to Walsh Construction, whose bid was the lowest of two that agency officials said met the project requirements.

 

OC Register: Orange County’s 3.1% unemployment: 9 trends to know

For August, California’s rate was 4.1 percent; four-county Southern California at 4.6 percent; Los Angeles County at 5.1 percent; Inland Empire at 4.5 percent … and nationally, 3.9 percent.

 

OC Register: Judge rules in favor of Huntington Beach, leaving incumbent Michael Gates alone on the ballot

After months of conflict between Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates and his would-be opponent Jerold Friedman, an Orange County Superior Court decision Friday, Sept. 21, makes the incumbent the only candidate on the November ballot.

 

Labor

Voice of OC: Disney hotel workers get $15 minimum wage, second major Disney wage deal ahead of election

In addition to the wage increase, Disneyland will add new, cheaper options for employee health insurance coverage, according to a union spokesman.

 

California

Capital & Main: Los Angeles tenants: The rent’s getting too damn high!

In California, tenants are taking their grievances to local governments, to courtrooms and, in November, to the ballot box, where voters will decide a controversial measure that could give municipalities more latitude to regulate rents.

 

Publication Date: September 25, 2018