James Darrah, a rising star in the small but flashy world of boundary-pushing opera directors, takes the helm has artistic director of Long Beach Opera.
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Posted inGovernment
What Will OC’s Newest County Supervisor Katrina Foley Do As She Takes Office After Flipping the Seat?
It’s the first time in decades that Democrats have two seats on the powerful OC Board of Supervisors – which controls $7 billion in taxpayer spending and oversees everything from public health to homeless services to spending on jails and prosecution.
Posted inGovernment
OC Fair Set to Welcome Guests in Person This Summer, Expecting 45,000 People Per Day
The annual showcase of fried food and rides is tentatively slated to open July 16 and run through Aug. 15.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Nearly All Orange County Residents Will Qualify For Coronavirus Vaccinations Next Month
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the abrupt distribution changes at a Santa Ana news conference Thursday.
Posted inPress Releases
State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15 Based on Expected Supply Increases
With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and individuals 16+ will be eligible to make an appointment to be vaccinated starting on April 15.
Posted inPress Releases
Dates Announced for 2021 OC Fair; ‘Time for Fun’ is Chosen as the Theme
The OC Fair announced dates for the much-anticipated annual event – July 16- Aug. 15. The theme is “Time for Fun,” celebrating the joy of the return of Southern California’s favorite summer festival.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: OC’s Homeless Commission Absent as Hundreds are Dying in Pandemic
In the midst of a pandemic, Covid outbreaks at local homeless shelters, more homeless deaths than ever across the county and the recent shooting death of a homeless man by Sheriff’s homeless liaison officers in San Clemente, commissioners have barely met much less solved much. Meanwhile, homeless people are dying in record numbers.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Homeless Say They’re in Limbo as OC Preps to End Program That Helps Them Find Shelter and Housing
As encampments balloon during the pandemic, homeless people and advocates say they’re being left in limbo as the county looks at ending its Project Toolbelt assistance program that helps people find – and pay for – shelter and housing.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
75-Year-Old Agreement Keeps Musicians Working During the Pandemic
Music Performance Trust Fund, in agreement with the American Federation of Musicians, is providing funds and opportunities for professional musicians to perform at streaming events
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County’s Coronavirus Recovery Depends on Vaccines and Public Health Measures
Local health experts fear another wave if not enough people are vaccinated and residents become too relaxed.
