In-person voting has been cancelled for a special recall election in Westminster. It’s still up in the air whether Santa Ana’s special recall election will follow suit.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inPress Releases
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Major Financial Relief Package: 90-Day Mortgage Payment Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that financial institutions will provide major financial relief for millions of Californians suffering financially as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Community Services Extends Call Center Hours
Effective today, Orange County Community Services will expand call center hours to meet the needs of seniors, veterans, business owners and the unemployed affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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The 2020 Census Count Goes On In Orange County Despite COVID-19
Charitable Ventures, the State-designated Administrative Community-Based Organization (ACBO) focused on 2020 Census outreach in Orange County, is partnering with 77 local community-based organizations to reach and support our Hard-to-Count communities and ensure a fair and accurate count in our region.
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OC Forum Hosts Critical Virtual Discussion on Orange County’s Response to COVID-19
As a public service, and in keeping with its role as the purveyor of timely, issues-driven conversations, the OC Forum presented a free, virtual public forum on Thursday, March 19th focused on the coronavirus pandemic and what Orange County residents need to know.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
First Jailhouse Coronavirus Case Confirmed
Orange County officials found the first case of the novel coronavirus hitting their jails after a man tested positive among the scores of inmates currently locked up. Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes will address the virus case which came from the Men’s Central Jail at the 1:30 p.m. news conference today.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
OC to Announce City Counts on Coronavirus Cases
Officials announced at a 1:30 p.m. news conference Wednesday that the data will be posted on a county website starting Friday. The briefing comes after officials announced last night the first death in Orange County from COVID-19, of a man in his 70s with underlying health conditions.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, State, Top Stories
More People Could Get Out of Jail Under New Court Orders
The new measures will result in less people in the jails, reads an administrative order from OC Superior Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura, “thus alleviating some of the pressures for arraignments within 48 hours and preliminary hearings within 10 days.”
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Orange County Closes Beach and Trailhead Parking to Slow Virus’ Spread
The goal, county health officials said, is for people to be able to enjoy beaches and trails for their physical and mental wellbeing, while keeping at least a six-foot distance to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Posted inAnaheim, Costa Mesa, Emergencies & Disasters, Irvine, Top Stories
Cities Across Orange County Adopt Eviction Ban Ordinances
Cities across Orange County cities are adopting bans on evictions due to the economic fallout from the state’s stay home order. To date, Santa Ana, Anaheim and Costa Mesa have adopted bans while cities like Irvine and Garden Grove have adopted softer consumer protections. Meanwhile, questions mount about what the bans will do to smaller property owners.
