The Wednesday night debate was broadcast online by Santa Ana nonprofit Connect-to-Council and moderated by Voice of OC Publisher and Editor in Chief Norberto Santana, Jr.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
OC Officials Play Catch Up on Testing, Protests Mount While Coronavirus Slowly Spreads
Portions of the economy could begin reopening soon as hospitals haven’t been severely impacted by the novel coronavirus, like originally predicted. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced hospitals can resume non-virus related surgeries Wednesday. Meanwhile, Orange County sees 34 dead out of 1,753 infections.
Posted inCountywide
Losses Mount Quickly for Orange County Arts Groups
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a staggering blow to Orange County’s arts community. According to a report published this week by Arts Orange County, local arts organizations have suffered losses of $16 million since the start of the crisis.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Umberg: Rise Against Racism and Hate During the COVID-19 Crisis
There has been a sharp increase in incidents related to anti-Asian hate that reflect the hostile environment that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face during the COVID-19 pandemic. These attacks are an affront to the ideals which we, as Americans, fight to protect. Moreover, our great nation is at its best when we unite and live out our commitment to liberty and justice for all.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Warner: An Open Letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors
We believe it is possible to protect the health and safety of our communities without bankrupting them as well. If we act now and put together a plan to restart the OC economy as well as minimize health risks, then businesses can begin the process of contacting vendors, employees, customers and preparing to smoothly transition and reopen.
Posted inREGIONS
Virtual Forum Today Sets Stage for Debate Between Recall Target Ceci Iglesias and Her Challengers
Iglesias and her challengers have agreed to talk about the recall and advocate for their election today at 6:00 p.m., through a virtual forum hosted by Santa Ana non-profit organization Connect-to-Council. Iglesias has also agreed to a debate with resident and local historian Tim Rush, who will argue in favor of her recall. The debate will be moderated by Voice of OC Publisher and Editor in Chief, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Posted inREGIONS
Santa Ana Council Moves to Repeal 2525 Vote, Approves One Broadway Plaza
City Council members on Tuesday night voted to repeal their initial approval of 2525, a much-contested apartments project in north Santa Ana, and authorized a request by developer Mike Harrah to add up to 415 apartments to his tower at One Broadway Plaza, which has been in development for at least 15 years.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Joins Cities Requiring Masks In Stores for Coronavirus Protection
In a 3-2 vote, the city council expanded on the board of supervisors order requiring both retail employees and residents to wear masks while shopping in essential businesses.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Temporarily Waives Permits For Drive Through Food Pantries, Farmers’ Markets
The Costa Mesa City Council voted to unanimously adopt an emergency ordinance to waive permits to repurpose parking lots left empty by stay at home orders to operate drive through food pantries and farmer markets as well as waive permits to allow restaurants to use parking lots for curbside or takeout service to help businesses suffering from state mandated closures.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim City Council Sacks City Manager
Anaheim’s City Council sacked City Manager Chris Zapata, after he raised concerns last month over a $6.5 million city bailout for Visit Anaheim, the advertising arm of the Disneyland-area resort industry, and it’s executives’ high salaries.
