June 4, 2020 Media Brief
Orange County
Voice of OC: Orange County police violence protests to go into sixth day
At least a dozen protests, die-ins and vigils have sprung up in more than 10 cities across the county over the past week, in response to the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd and police violence toward Black people in the U.S.
Voice of OC: Sheriff deputy under investigation for wearing extremist symbols at protest
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy working at a protest is facing an internal investigation and has been placed on leave for wearing a patch with symbols that Sheriff Don Barnes’ office described as “associated with extremist groups.”
Voice of OC: Costa Mesa local businesses to get 2.7 million in relief from County of Orange
The Costa Mesa City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept over $2.7 million in federal relief funds from Orange County to help small businesses get back on their feet.
Voice of OC: Student protests spur Irvine city council to discuss rent and housing options
Amid protests over the police killing of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic, UC Irvine students are asking the Irvine Co. and Irvine City Council to potentially suspend rent and remove costly lease break fees.
Coronavirus
ABC7: LA County reports 46 new deaths from virus
Los Angeles County officials on Wednesday confirmed an additional 46 deaths and 1,155 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county's totals to 58,234 cases and 2,489 fatalities. Coronavirus deaths in OC are now at 158.
Voice of OC: Cities allow more OC businesses to expand outdoor dining into public spaces
Cities across Orange County are allowing restaurants and some retail to extend outdoor dining options into parking lots and public spaces.
California
KTLA: Wildfire forces evacuations in Solano County
A California fire department is battling a four-alarm wildfire near the Suisun City Wildlife Center in the San Francisco Bay Area. Firefighters responded immediately to a call received at 3:26 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to Suisun City Fire Chief Justin Vincent.
KTLA: California authorities praise thousands of peaceful protestors amid looting charges
California authorities have praised the thousands of peaceful protesters who thronged streets around the state while announcing criminal charges against more than 100 people accused of looting and violence.
Publication Date: June 4, 2020
