Sheriff Don Barnes’s appeal has misconstrued the court order that sought to implement heightened public health restrictions at county jails. Cities must withdraw their support from the legal action, and it is incumbent upon local government officials to urge the sheriff to follow the court order.
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Resnick: SchoolsFirst…Democracy Last
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest financial institution in Orange County. Credit unions are known as cooperatives – democratic organizations owned and controlled by its members. The board members of SchoolsFirst seem to believe they are exempt from the democratic process.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Hospitals Continue to See Coronavirus Spike as Virus Rips Through North and Central OC
Hospitalizations climbed past 2,000 while public health officials fear another holiday spike.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Mental Health Crisis: Stressed by COVID, Lockdown, Economic Downturn, Lack of Health Care
Ten months of fighting the Coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on residents’ already-strained mental health.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Panoringan: The Food Industry in 2020 Saw Closures, Openings, Pivots, Perseverance
Food columnist Anne Marie Panoringan reflects on selfless donations, industry pivots, and the resilience of small businesses during Coronavirus.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
The Year Ends with the Weeklong Celebration of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa honors the values and practices of continental African and African-American culture while celebrating family and community.
Posted inCountywide
Christmas in the Time of COVID-19
In a year when staying in is required, arts organizations across the county have plenty of virtual options to help you celebrate Christmas day.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
UC Irvine Docs Learning to Detect Vulnerable Coronavirus Patients Early, Hospitalizations Keep Increasing
The program could help doctors decide early if a patient will need a ventilator or ICU care.
Posted inCountywide
OC Approves Millions for New Homeless Shelters, as Lawsuit Alleges Harassment at Existing Ones
The funds will help create new homeless shelters in Costa Mesa and Anaheim.
Posted inNEWS
Coronavirus Hits OC Homeless Shelters as Hospitalizations Continue to Skyrocket
The current outbreaks in the homeless shelters are worse than outbreaks in the first wave.
