Council members in Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Orange are starting to wonder if outdoor dining programs should continue after more than a year into the pandemic.
Tag: COVID-19
Posted inGovernment
How Are OC Cities and the County Supposed to Spend COVID Bailout Money?
While some cities have started spending, most are waiting for the final federal guidelines on what they can use the money for.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Cities Begin Dropping COVID Emergency Declarations as Cases Soar
By classifying the pandemic as a state of emergency, city staff were given more power to execute contracts independently and access special state and federal funds.
Posted inGovernment
South Orange County Cities Choose Where To Spend Pandemic Bailout Money
As cities receive additional rounds of COVID-19 relief funding, officials grapple with where and what to spend the grants on.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Major Orange County Arts Orgs to Require Masks and Full COVID-19 Vaccination for the Foreseeable Future
The major O.C. arts institutions announced in a jointstatement that both audience and staff members will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and wear masks at all times while inside their venues.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Among Cities Identified as High Risk for Financial Issues in New State Report
The concerns come after the city lost an estimated $38 million in tax revenue due to the pandemic, while other local cities showed a net gain in tax revenue over that time.
Posted inGovernment
South Orange County Cities Look at How to Spend Millions in COVID Relief Money
As agencies throughout Orange County debate how to spend millions in relief funds, residents have focused on what each city is prioritizing.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Armendariz: Why Governor Newsom’s Recall Brouhaha Should be Directed at OC Sheriff Don Barnes
Why Governor Newsom’s recall brouhaha should be directed at OC Sheriff Don Barnes.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Officials Will Hold Monday Hearing on Budget and Spending Plan for New Influx of Federal Money
Officials are also proposing a $7 million increase to police spending
Posted inEconomy
Anaheim Once Again Turns Down Idea of Offering Hazard Pay to Grocery, Retail and Drug Store Workers
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, the council tabled the item after the majority opposed the idea last week.
