October 7, 2019

Orange County

OC Register: Federal agents raid 4 Southern California addiction treatment centers

FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said the reason for searches at four locations — contained in probable-cause affidavits — were filed under seal in federal court, and the FBI would not comment further on the nature of the investigation.

 

OC Register: Orange and Riverside county officials now know how they plan to connect the 241 to the 91 Express Lanes

Traffic jams for merging onto the eastbound 91 from the 241 easily back up to the Windy Ridge toll plaza, delaying drivers by upwards of an extra half hour.

 

Voice of OC: OC Disaster Alert System lags

Earlier this year, Orange County grand jury officials took a look at the county’s wildfire preparedness and found systemic problems.

 

OC Register: Santa Ana, Garden Grove sued over Willowick golf course development plans

A community organization representing residents in Santa Ana and Garden Grove sued both cities Monday, Oct. 7, seeking to stop the sale of a large open parcel of land where residents want to see parks, community centers and affordable housing.

 

OC Register: Placentia celebrates heritage, community on Oct. 12 with 55th annual parade and festival

The morning kicks off with the Rotary Club fortifying folks with a pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Parkview School, 2189 N Kraemer Blvd., followed by a band review on Palm Drive at 9 a.m.

 

OC Register: Centennial Farm marks 30 years at Orange County fairgrounds

When the farm opened its school tour schedule for the year on Sept. 4, more than 400 reservations were made the first day and the remaining spots have long since filled up.

 

Daily Pilot: Four-story commercial and office building proposed in downtown Huntington Beach

If approved, the new development would join other commercial spaces and some single-family residences in the surrounding area. Tuesday’s meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 2000 Main St.

 

Labor

Labor 411: GE, who paid Its CEO $15 Million last year, just froze workers’ pensions

GE announced on Monday it was freezing pensions for 20,000 employees with salaried benefits in an attempt to reduce its $8 billion pension deficit, and that it would also freeze supplementary pension benefits for about 700 workers.

 

Publication Date: October 7, 2019