October 2020

Emergencies & Disasters

Disneyland Might Not Reopen Until Next Summer

by Spencer Custodio Oct 20, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

OC Supervisors blame the state’s requirement to lower coronavirus spread in poor areas for keeping Disneyland closed.

Costa Mesa

As Costa Mesa Gears up For Elections; Democrats Vie to Keep Control of City Council

by Hosam Elattar Oct 20, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Over the years the council has shifted from a Republican majority to a Democrat majority.

Countywide

Hate Crimes Spiking Across Orange County, Up 89 Percent Since 2015, According to New Report

by Nick Gerda Oct 20, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

It comes amid national focus on rising hate crimes, especially against Asian Americans during the pandemic.

Irvine

Irvine Hides Public Records of Councilman Carroll Unapproved Use of Taxpayer Funds Until Days Before Election

by Noah Biesiada Oct 20, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Carroll has refused multiple opportunities to discuss the spending with Voice of OC.

Countywide

Santa Ana Mayoral Candidate Solorio Accused of Evading Contribution Limits

by Nick Gerda Oct 20, 2020Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A complaint filed with state regulators against Councilman Jose Solorio alleges he’s using a ballot measure committee to get around contribution limits.

Economy

Costa Mesa Poised to Vote on Second Round of Coronavirus Relief Funds for Small Businesses

by Vivienne Ayres Oct 20, 2020Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The Costa Mesa City Council is expected to vote Tuesday to designate the $792,469 remaining from its coronavirus relief funds to help more small businesses.

Government

Laguna Beach Shelves Proposal to Raise Salaries for City Council, Other Bodies

by Sophia Bitis Oct 20, 2020Jun 29, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The Laguna Beach City Council members last week did not take a vote on increasing wages for themselves and three other city panels.

Community Opinion

Dobken: Misleading Readers About Spent Nuclear Fuel Serves No Purpose

by John Dobken Oct 20, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Securing a long-term solution to spent nuclear fuel storage has proved daunting in the U.S. Making the task more difficult is the amount of misinformation put forward by some regarding the nature of spent nuclear fuel and its storage. John Dobken, San Onofre nuclear plant public information officer, argues for a science and fact-based discussion of the issue.

Community Opinion

Kriz: A terrible month, 32 Homeless Dead in September, Last Year There Were 10

by Fr. Dennis Kriz, OSM Oct 20, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Thirty two people “without fixed abode,” homeless, died in Orange County in September, 2020, last year there were 10. One of those who died last month was shot by police while jaywalking, and Operation Roomkey is shutting down, sending 500 homeless back to shelters or back onto the streets. Yet in the midst of this darkness there has been some light, some discussion about next steps. What the County needs, however, is much more than a few photons of hope.