Orange County Supervisors Finalize Private Jet Plans, Ignore Resident Concerns
John Wayne Airport
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The vote caps a years-long saga filled with corruption allegations and non-transparency concerns hurled at several supervisors.
Sommers: More Airport Facts and Less Unfounded Attacks Needed
COMMUNITY OPINION
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Sue Sommers, who has worked at Atlantic Aviation for 27 years writes that Atlantic is known for its impeccable customer service. Its not just what we do, its who we are.
With Public Release of More Coronavirus Infection Data by Zip Code, Virus Spread Across OC Cities Becomes Clearer
Orange County Coronavirus
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The new data clearly shows the virus has hit working class communities hardest but it’s also clear that increased county outreach to affected neighborhoods is stemming the tide.
OC, State Regulators Raise Concerns Over Public Access in Dana Point Harbor Developers’ Plans
Outdoors
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California regulators and local stakeholders are raising concerns over whether developers will ensure boating and harbor access to the general public – not just the wealthy.
Mobile Fingerprint Scanners to Be Distributed to OC Law Enforcement Under New Program
Safety, Security & Justice
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Orange County police and sheriff’s deputies will have the ability to run fingerprints in the field among people they’re arresting or detaining.
In Scathing Report, OC Grand Jury Describes Shackles During Birthing, Care Delays in Custody
Safety, Security & Justice
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Medical records allegedly show a cooperative prisoner was improperly shackled while giving birth to a stillborn baby in a hospital.
OC Preparing to Buy 3 Motels for Homeless Housing; Locations Are Secret for Now
Housing & Homelessness
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OC officials are in negotiations to buy three motels and convert them into housing for homeless people with on-site support services, while keeping the locations secret for now.
Weeks After OC Opened its Largest Testing Site, Supervisors Order Spanish Translation
Orange County Coronavirus
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County supervisors previously raised no concerns or questions when language barriers were discussed publicly by the health director, Dr. Clayton Chau. But that’s now changing.
OC Health Director to Take on Dual Roles Permanently; Will Also Serve as Health Officer
Orange County Coronavirus
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Dr. Clayton Chau was unanimously appointed by OC supervisors on Tuesday as county health officer.
As Pandemic Slams Revenues, County Releases New Spending Plan
Government
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The proposed budget calls for cutting $50 million from what departments say is needed to continue their existing services. It’s up for public input at a Sept. 1 hearing.