September 24, 2021 Media Brief
Orange County
Fullerton Observer: Council majority favors budget cuts despite federal COVID relief funds
Mayor Pro Tem Nick Dunlap said that he had not been provided with “any sort of facts that would help me understand just exactly what the impact would be on those service levels.” Council member Silva held up a chart that had been provided during the last study session, showing how 2 and 5% cuts would impact each department.
Voice of OC: Irvine Great Park development going back to drawing board after seven years
On Tuesday night, the council is set to start drawing up a new master plan, approve millions in contracts for examining the park’s Cultural Terrace and change how the public is informed about the project.
Voice of OC: Protest alleges OC politicians derailed fair competition on toll lanes for 405 freeway
The engineering firm WSP USA was ranked highest for the job and recommended this summer by agency staff, the bid evaluation committee and a board committee. But when it came before the full OCTA board on Aug. 9 for a decision, a 10-6 vote by board members scrapped the competitive bidding altogether.
Coronavirus: Orange County reported 356 new cases and 13 more deaths, Sept. 24
The OC Health Care Agency reported 356 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, Sept. 24, increasing the cumulative total since tracking began in the county to 295,227. There have been 5,429 new infections reported in the last 14 days.
OC Register: 3 Westminster council members vote to censure mayor, vice mayor
In yet another rancor-filled meeting, the Westminster City Council voted 3-2 Wednesday, Sept. 22, to prepare a formal censure of Mayor Tri Ta and Vice Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen.
Voice of OC: OC Fair backs off plan to circumvent potential state bill banning gun shows at Fairgrounds
Orange County Fair officials have backed away from a request to pre-approve gun show contracts for next year, a would-be effort to circumvent a potential state law banning such expos at the fairgrounds property in Costa Mesa.
California
Associated Press: PG&E charged with manslaughter in 2020 wildfire near Redding that killed 4
Robocall originators enable criminal conduct and erode trust. They prey on our most vulnerable communities — seniors, immigrants, those with limited English skills. And we have the technology to stop it.
Publication Date: September 24, 2021
