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My piece is a critique of county officials’ responses to the Coronavirus pandemic. I am disappointed by their inaction and for ignoring science-based evidence to curb the spread of the virus. My hope with this piece is to encourage residents to register to vote.
As coronavirus hospitalizations continue to rise in Orange County, the politics of face coverings continues its downward spiral. If there’s anything more disconcerting than the rise of a vitriolic opposition to commonsense precautions designed to keep us safer, it’s the deafening silence from public servants charged with safeguarding that safety.
Like many communities, Anaheim is facing a budget shortfall in the wake of Covid closures. Unlike other communities, Anaheim is uniquely positioned to address the challenge. But first, we need your input.
Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson-Cano attended a press conference outside of the Orange County Board of Supervisor’s office to speak out against the lifting of the mask mandate. The press conference was overtaken by anti-maskers who disrupted the speakers, spread hate and threatened to spread the corona virus.
Coronavirus pandemic forces shutdown of live events, which provide 75% of the income at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
This is not a time for the County, cities and other local public employers to rush to make rash decisions, particularly involving workers. Every day brings change, and we must allow a reasonable time to let some of those changes play out.
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests this past week to address the murder of George Floyd and police violence in Black communities, we call on local Orange County labor unions and educational associations to actively participate in reforming police departments throughout Orange County and dismantling systemic racism in our schools and our cities.
Voice of OC caught up with several Orange County-based artists to see how they’ve been coping with these life-altering events.
As of March 18, The Coollab Project’s live sessions have been postponed until further notice and organizers are instead using Instagram live.
As restaurant restrictions loosened over Memorial Day weekend, columnist Anne Marie Panoringan ventures out to experience how the dining scene has changed.