Attorneys are criticizing the move, calling it a public health risk – with attorneys, clients and court staff all slated to appear in one courtroom – amid orders by the county and health authorities to limit human contact in public settings to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Government, Top Stories
Questions Mount on Financial Relief for OC Workers as Coronavirus Closes Scores of Businesses
Questions over any potential rent, mortgage and lost income assistance are mounting in Orange County as scores of workers find themselves losing paychecks from business closures to help stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Government, NEWS, Safety, Security & Justice, State, Top Stories, Transportation
Transportation Officials Report Steep Decline in Bus Ridership
Transportation officials in just the past couple of days are reporting sharp declines in bus ridership amid orders by the governor and local health officials for people to avoid public gatherings and stay at home.
Posted inPress Releases
County Issues Amended Health Order and Guidance
The Public Health Order issued by the County Health Officer on March 17, 2020 has been amended in light of new and changing State guidelines and to provide clarity for Orange County residents and businesses.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
OC Adjusts After Triggering Confusion; New Order Says Businesses Should Keep Operating While Following State Guidance
The new order says businesses should generally keep operating, but within state health guidelines that call for people staying physically separate as much as possible. The order does close bars and other alcohol-serving establishments, movie theaters, gyms and health clubs. Restaurants can operate, but only provide delivery pick up and drive-through service, not in-person dining.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Volunteer Opportunities In Orange County Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns
Despite county-wide shutdowns of nonessential government offices and encouragement to stay indoors, nonprofits and other local organizations are still searching for volunteers and funding.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Emergencies & Disasters, News Briefs, Top Stories
City Enacts Protections Against Evictions, Utility Shutoffs and Price Gouging
Santa Ana City Council passed an emergency resolution Tuesday that supports protections from eviction, prevents utility shut-offs and enacts other relief measures for residents and businesses.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Orange County Prepares to Clarify Emergency Social Distancing Health Order
The new order was expected to largely follow state health guidelines. It comes after county officials acknowledged that poor wording in their initial order Tuesday – and virtually no response to media questions for hours – caused widespread confusion among the public.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, News Briefs, Tustin
Tustin Approves New Transitional Housing for Growing Homeless Population
The Tustin City Council has unanimously approved an agreement to construct a new transitional housing facility for homeless families to accommodate the city’s growing homeless population.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Costa Mesa, News Briefs
Costa Mesa Approves More Freedoms for Sidewalk Vendors
Costa Mesa has approved an ordinance loosening restrictions on sidewalk vending, becoming the latest Orange County city to regulate merchants in alignment with a state law that went into effect last year.
