As Orange County Classrooms Reopen, Questions About Coronavirus Spread Surface
Orange County Coronavirus
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Public health experts are concerned about how the coronavirus can spread in OC schools as many classrooms begin to reopen.
OC Officials Won’t Release Coronavirus Outbreaks at Schools, While Concerns Persist on School Reopenings
Orange County Coronavirus
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OC Health Care Agency officials won’t disclose coronavirus cases at schools and are instead leaving that decision up to school districts.
As OC School Districts Push Forward With Reopenings, Concerned Teachers and Parents Push Back
OC Schools During Coronavirus
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More than a few teachers are talking about a potential strike or taking other actions if they are not reassured of adequate safety measures.
In South OC’s Wealthy, Mostly White School District, Students of Color Tell Stories of Racism, Harassment and Inaction
Education
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Stories of racism at Capistrano Unified School District are storming social media.
OC School Districts to Vote on Black Lives Matter Resolutions; Stakeholders Seek Reforms
Education
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School districts in Irvine, Fullerton and Anaheim will consider Black Lives Matter resolutions this week during a push for greater emphasis on ethnic studies and reforms.
Vaccination Rates Continue Their Decline in OC
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More parents in the county are delaying or avoiding vaccinations for their school-age children. This year, schools will institute a policy making it harder to opt out.
New Law Makes It Harder to Avoid Child Vaccinations
Health & Wellness
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Health officials brief Orange County’s school nurses on the state law that they hope will increase vaccination rates.
DA’s Office: Claims by Public Defender Are ‘Defamatory’
Countywide
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Allegations that the DA’s office failed to prosecute a case because it is shielding a top investigator are “baseless,” prosecutors declare.
Public Defender: DA Investigator Involved in Kickback Scheme
Government
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In a court document, the public defender’s office alleges that the investigator was involved in “criminal activity” with the former owner of an athletic supply company. The DA’s office calls the allegations “unfounded.”
OC Families Face Fierce Fight for Special Ed Services
Education
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Local school districts rack up large legal bills in efforts to avoid paying for services sought by families, sometimes paying more for lawyers than the services would have cost.