In the midst of stalled labor talks and the prospect of a bus driver strike, union leaders are detailing what they call the “human dignity” issues, the pressures, and working conditions drivers face on the job.
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Some North OC Cities Face an Identity Crisis When Building New Housing
Brea residents fight against new housing to keep the small-town atmosphere, while Fullerton looks to become more of a college town after approving new student housing by the university.
Posted inTransportation
Is Orange County Headed for a Bus Driver Strike?
A labor dispute with roughly 600 public bus drivers means transportation service may see disruption in Orange County.
Posted inEducation
School Absences Declining as OC’s Fourth COVID Wave May Be Cresting
After a rocky start for Orange County schools earlier this month, absence rates are declining alongside the testing positivity rate.
Posted inGovernment
‘Breaking Point:’ OC’s Family Social Workers Decry Overwhelming Caseloads, Understaffing
Social workers are calling for the same counseling services that first responders get, among other things to address what they’re calling an understaffed and “toxic” agency.
Posted inEducation
Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board May Switch to Online Meetings Following Mask Revolt
District trustees have been unable to hold a meeting for more than five minutes this month because of mask compliance, now they may hold their meetings online.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Hits ‘Grim Milestone’ Surpassing 6,000 Residents Killed by COVID
It looks like OC’s fourth wave has peaked, public health experts say. But, they warn, the pandemic isn’t over yet and more deaths are expected to roll in.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Hospitals Wrestle With High Number of COVID Patients as Fourth Surge Might Be Peaking
While doctors treat COVID patients, there’s an ongoing battle to close health gaps – like vaccine disparities – at the street level.
Posted inEducation
Orange County Officials Send Nurses To Help Schools With COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The county’s support comes after the state changed guidance on contact tracing at school amid the Omicron surge, which switches from individual case investigations to grouped notifications.
Posted inEducation
Santa Ana Unified Suspends Reporting New COVID-19 Cases in Classrooms
While some OC school districts saw their COVID-19 cases drop this week, at least three are reporting more than 1,000 confirmed cases.
