With OC jails experiencing a novel coronavirus outbreak, County officials are beginning to early release about scores of prisoners early and workers are getting apprehensive. Meanwhile, a group of criminal defense attorneys are asking a federal judge to clear out the jails.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, NEWS, Top Stories, Transportation
Scores of OC Bus Drivers Employed Through Private Contractors Laid Off During Public Health Crisis
While bus drivers and operations employees directly employed by OCTA get to keep their jobs and even their pay as some stay home, bus drivers employed through two private contractors the agency gives money to have been laid off, and will see their benefits follow their jobs out the door.
Posted inPress Releases
Costa Mesa Prepares For Anticipated Surge Of COVID-19 Patients In Orange County
As the number of coronavirus cases rises sharply, the City of Costa Mesa continues its pro-active approach to the COVID-19 crisis and is actively working with local, state and federal officials to prepare for a projected surge in cases that could overwhelm local hospitals.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Gonzalez and Anda: Community Members Continue to Support Celia’s Fight to Remain Free!
In Orange County, an expectant mother must attend a check-in with ICE on Tuesday March 31st where she risks deportation and being separated from her four children during the COVID19 pandemic.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Keegan: We’re Living in History but Will We Get it Right?
The virus has upended daily life, but one Orange County resident ponders the changes it will bring as move through, and from this time in history. What are we learning – and what can we learn – as we navigate through uncharted territory?
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Orange County Officials Agree to Start Disclosing COVID-19 Hospitalization Data
Officials announced the upcoming data release in response to a question from Voice of OC, which for nearly a week has been pressing county officials to disclose the number of people hospitalized for COVID and how many surge beds are being pursued.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Community Services Implements Economic & Business Recovery Call Center
Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Posted inPress Releases
State of California Health Order Remains in Effect throughout Orange County
On March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer ordered all individuals to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. The order also dictated individuals employ social distancing practices by maintaining 6 feet of distance from others.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
After Long Silence, OC Officials Planning to Provide More Info on Hospital Needs
Officials were preparing to for a 2 p.m. Monday news conference to start giving more data about their plans for a surge in people being hospitalized with COVID-19.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Failing to Communicate
Whether it’s finding out about the readiness of hospitals or figuring out how many testing kits exist or asking about what cities’ residents are testing positive for the virus, the answer most often from the County of Orange in the past few weeks is we can’t say.
