El Sheriff tiene antecedentes de negligencia. Numerosas muertes innecesarias en custodia, un escandalosos desprecio por el público y un estrangulamiento temerario sobre la política del condado ponen de alto una cultura de violencia y cuidados inhumanos. No se puede confiar en la OCSD con la vida y la salud de nuestra comunidad.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Castellanos: The Sheriff Can Save Lives and Stop COVID19, But It Will Take Bravery To Change
The OC Sheriff has a history of negligence. Numerous unnecessary in-custody deaths, a scandalous disregard for the public, and a fear-mongering stranglehold over county politics expose a culture of violence and inhumane care. OCSD cannot be trusted with the lives and health of our community.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Julie Leopo, Outdoors, Top Stories
Leopo: Going Outdoors During Coronavirus
Voice of OC Director of Photography Julie Leopo observes how residents interacted with their immediate surroundings and what that looks like in different areas across Orange County during Coronavirus.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Is Orange County Ready for a Potential Surge in COVID Cases?
Data reviewed by Voice of OC from local hospitals show hospitalizations from coronavirus went up markedly in the last few weeks while appearing to stabilize in recent days.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
How to Volunteer During The Coronavirus Pandemic
OneOC is managing Orange County’s Emergency Volunteer Center to support emergency response officials by directing those in the County who wish to help out to community based organizations in need of support.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, NEWS, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, State, Top Stories, Westminster
Gov. Orders Santa Ana Recall Election To Be Mail-in Ballot Only, Westminster Majority Survives Recall
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered that Santa Ana’s special recall election –deciding the fate of Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias’ seat — will happen entirely through mail-in ballots. Meanwhile, final election numbers on Westminster city council recall shows majority faction retaining their seats.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Orange County and State Officials Say Coronavirus Impact May Not as Bad as Initial Estimates [April 10 update]
California and Orange County officials now say the hospitalization surge from the new coronavirus may not be as high as initially thought, while County officials continue scrambling to find shelter for homeless people.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
UC Irvine Students Wrestle With Lease Break Payments
College students living in the University Town Center managed by the Irvine Company are trying to return home after the university was shut down, but can’t afford the payments to break their leases early.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, NEWS, REGIONS, Safety, Security & Justice, State, Top Stories
OC Fair Getting Travel Trailers, Looking at Buildings on Property for Coronavirus Emergency Medical Use
The OC Fair is getting travel trailers and is looking at three buildings on its 150-acre state property in Costa Mesa for potential emergency housing and medical services, as county officials try to find ways to stretch out hospital capacity for coronavirus response.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Panoringan: Quarantine Grocery Guide, Farmer’s Markets and Grocery Updates
Farmer’s markets and grocery stores are adapting so that you can continue to get the food and goods you need.
