OCEA Media Brief: Two-Day OC Festival All About Making Youth Water Wise
COUNTY
OC Register: Two-Day OC Festival All About Making Youth Water Wise
More than 4,500 Orange County students participated in the Children’s Water Education Festival hosted by the Orange County Water District, which manages the region’s groundwater basin. The third-, fourth- and fifth-graders were able to visit more than 50 hands-on activity booths and lectures, learning about water, pollution and the environment from local and state water agency experts.
CITIES
Voice of OC: Will Anaheim Officials Keep the Findings of a Taxpayer Funded Corruption Probe Secret?
Some people are worried that the findings of a city investigation—commissioned after the FBI revealed last May their own fiery corruption probe in Anaheim—may be kept secret. But one councilwoman expressed concerns that some elements of the report—expected to be finalized in July—could open the city up to legal liabilities.
Voice of OC: Divided Fountain Valley City Council Raises Campaign Contribution Limits
The Fountain Valley City Council at a late March meeting gave initial approval for an ordinance that would increase the limit from $500 to $1,372 per donor per election cycle in a 3-2 vote.
Voice of OC: Irvine Moves Forward With $1 Billion in New Great Park Debt for Development
Irvine City Council members approved over a billion dollars in new debt aimed at funding the Great Park’s development without any discussion at their meeting on Tuesday night. The money is headed towards a variety of projects the city currently has in development at the park, including a proposed 14,000-seat amphitheater, botanical gardens and an aquatics center that could be home to an Olympic team.
LABOR
Mashable: NLRB accuses Activision Blizzard of labor violations during unionization efforts
Activision Blizzard, publisher of the Call of Duty franchise, has been accused by a U.S. federal agency of spying and intimidating workers amidst unionization efforts at the company. According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the video game publisher has been illegally surveilling employees and threatening to shut down internal chat channels to keep the staff from organizing.
OTHER
OC Register: Where to Find Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Photos and more around Orange County
Put on your pastels and grab a basket—it’s time for Easter and spring festivities! Here’s a look at various events, from egg hunts to pancake breakfasts and more, around Orange County over the next few weeks.
LifeHacker: These Are the Best Cheap and Easy No-Cook Foods, According to Reddit
In a spot where you can't cook? You don't have to order takeout—these grocery staples will do.
LifeHacker: Why Your Back Hurts, and What You Can Do About It
Put on your pastels and grab a basket—it’s time for Easter and spring festivities! Here’s a look at various events, from egg hunts to pancake breakfasts and more, around Orange County over the next few weeks.
Publication Date: April 3, 2023
