Those seeking to have their voices heard at public meetings in both cities are now being limited to speaking in person.
Tag: COVID-19
Posted inNEWS
Craft Fair With Thousands in Downtown Santa Ana Prompts New Questions Over City Officials’ Outdoor Business Policies
Santa Ana officials are facing questions over how they allowed an outdoor flea market with apparently large crowds to happen downtown this past weekend — in a predominantly Latino city that’s been especially ravaged by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nastic: Huntington Beach Union High School District, Don’t Force Our Teachers Back to School
The Huntington Beach Union High School District has decided to force teachers to in-person instruction despite extremely high Covid-19 risks. Hundreds of students have already organized a strike and plan to protest at the upcoming board meeting on February 9th.
Posted inNEWS
Divided Santa Ana Council to Decide By Early March If Local Grocery Workers Deserve Hazard Pay
Santa Ana grocery clerks could get a temporary $4 raise, which could last four months.
Posted inCountywide
OC Theatre Guild Vows to ‘Nurture, Support and Promote’ Local Companies
The pandemic has underscored the organization’s commitment to maximizing resources, making best use of technology, and raising awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in local theaters.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana City Officials Today Consider Funding Their Own Testing, Eventual Vaccine Distribution
Santa Ana City Council members at a special meeting today could vote to set aside $250,000 in taxpayer dollars toward more testing and eventual vaccine distribution efforts.
Posted inCountywide
What’s Coming in Local Arts & Culture in 2021
Arts and culture organizations are moving forward with cautious optimism as events get planned for the new year. Here’s what Voice of OC writers are looking forward to.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Parco: OC Sheriff Appeals Court Order, But Cities Shouldn’t Join the Fight
Sheriff Don Barnes’s appeal has misconstrued the court order that sought to implement heightened public health restrictions at county jails. Cities must withdraw their support from the legal action, and it is incumbent upon local government officials to urge the sheriff to follow the court order.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Panoringan: The Food Industry in 2020 Saw Closures, Openings, Pivots, Perseverance
Food columnist Anne Marie Panoringan reflects on selfless donations, industry pivots, and the resilience of small businesses during Coronavirus.
Posted inCountywide
Christmas in the Time of COVID-19
In a year when staying in is required, arts organizations across the county have plenty of virtual options to help you celebrate Christmas day.
