While Coronavirus outbreaks have occurred in at least 28 skilled nursing facilities, they’ve also occurred in at least six assisted living facilities and two care homes.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Mayor Faces Growing Criticism Over Facebook Blocking
In less than two weeks, three legal groups have condemned Irvine mayor Christina Shea’s blocking of several critics on her Facebook page as she continues to defend her position.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Will Again Consider Police Oversight Along with Budget, Police Salary Concessions
The discussion comes in the wake of protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd. The idea has been struck down twice before by the Council.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim City Council Rejects Legalizing Cannabis Shops, Debates Revenue and Timing
Many residents argued, through email comments, that cannabis sales could bring in new revenue to fill an expected $75 million budget shortfall stemming from Coronavirus.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Panoringan: How Does A Restaurant Like Bosscat Keep Going During a Pandemic and Protests?
Bosscat Kitchen has been working to open a new location in Old Towne Orange, but plans are on hold as they navigate the complexities of a pandemic and protests.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
El Cantarito Restaurant Matches Meal Donations During Coronavirus Pandemic
El Cantarito, a family owned restaurant in Placentia, is matching donations and delivering food to front line workers.
Posted inCountywide
Defense Alleges Bias by Judge in High-Profile Rape Case, Seeks Transfer to New Judge
A legal battle over whether Orange County prosecutors improperly tried to drop rape charges took a new turn Friday.
Posted inCountywide
Disneyland Reopening During Coronavirus Pandemic Faces Local Pushback
Over 22,000 people, and counting, have signed an online petition to block the reopening of the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, citing a wave of health concerns during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Danison: 700 Protestors in Lake Forest Saturday? This Won’t Stop Until Racism Fades Away
A young African-American woman has a simple message for an old white guy at a Black Lives Matter protest march in Lake Forest Saturday. And what does it say about racism when protestors are marching in Lake Forest and South Orange County? ‘The times, they are a-changing.’
Posted inCountywide
Food Pantries Continue to Serve as Orange County Begins to Open Up
Efforts to feed the hungry in Orange County still wage on even as more people begin to return to work following months of business closures forced by the Coronavirus pandemic.
