On top of these claims, the lawsuit argues shelters in Anaheim and Santa Ana are rife with overcrowding, filthy plumbing, broken showers, and other inhumane conditions.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inCountywide
Judge Orders Half of OC Jail Inmates Removed From Group Living Areas Amid New Outbreak
Judge Peter Wilson found Sheriff Don Barnes failed to protect medically vulnerable inmates. Barnes is looking at filing an appeal.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Coronavirus Hospitalizations Continue to Shatter Records
Doctors say they’re able to handle the current situation, while epidemiologists fear what’s coming down the road.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Courts Halt New Civil Trials Until Late January as Coronavirus Surges
“The dramatic increase in COVID-19 positive cases in our County has required us to cut back our services,” said the county’s top judge.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Westminster Opts to Default to Annual State Campaign Contributions Limit
The City Council voted unanimously to default to the state’s campaign contribution limit of $4,900 per candidate a year starting in January.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Coronavirus Podcast: OC Medical Professionals Share Insights, Answer Questions
Medical experts on the call took turns answering reader questions during the live call aimed at offering transparency during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Hanukkah Celebrations Begin, Spirits Remain Bright
“The story of Hanukkah is as relevant to COVID today as it was 2,000 years ago,” said Chabad of Laguna Niguel Rabbi Mendy Paltiel. “The message is of love over darkness, kindness over tyranny.”
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
A Winter Without ‘Nutcracker’ Strikes a Hit to Companies and Dancers
“The Nutcracker” is more than a rite of tradition. Canceling this quintessential holiday event eliminates a major and reliable source of revenue for dance companies.
Posted inNEWS
Many Orange County Teacher Unions Come Together to Call For Full Return to Distance Learning
Teachers are calling for in person learning to temporarily stop until infection rates decrease.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Thanksgiving Coronavirus Cases Begin to Rock Orange County Hospitals
State public health officials and experts long feared the holiday spike will worsen trends. Now it’s here.
