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.
Tag: Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County’s five supervisors run a $10.5 billion county government, from public health and jails to the unincorporated areas no city covers. We cover their votes, their budget and the decisions that reach every city.
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OC Health Director to Take on Dual Roles Permanently; Will Also Serve as Health Officer
Dr. Clayton Chau was unanimously appointed by OC supervisors on Tuesday as county health officer.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Supervisors Push For Language Translation at Main Coronavirus Test Site
Six weeks after the drive-through testing site opened at the Anaheim Convention Center, two county supervisors want to direct staff to translate sign-up forms for the testing site and create a call center in multiple languages.
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As Pandemic Slams Revenues, County Releases New Spending Plan
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Despite Promises, OC Still Doesn’t Have a Spanish Option for Main Coronavirus Testing Site
Both West Anaheim and Santa Ana are home to many Latino immigrant families for whom English is not their first language.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, NEWS, Outdoors, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Supervisors Move Forward on John Wayne Airport Jet Space Plans as Public Concerns Remain
Orange County supervisors are moving forward with three companies to take over non-airline aviation services at John Wayne Airport.
Posted inNEWS, Top Stories, Transportation
John Wayne Airport Officials Slammed for Shutting Out Residents From Key Private Jet Public Meetings
Airport officials came under significant criticism from residents in the wake of Wednesday’s meeting over the total breakdown in phone conferencing.
Posted inCountywide, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Orange County Supervisors Approve Law Enforcement Appreciation Events
The move was proposed by supervisors’ Chairwoman Michelle Steel and approved unanimously by the other four supervisors.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
OC Goes After $60 Million in State Grants to Buy Motels for Homeless Supportive Housing
The effort comes as the county is sheltering hundreds of homeless people at local motels leased through the state’s Project Roomkey.
Posted inCENTRAL COUNTY, Countywide, Government, Newport Beach, NEWS, REGIONS, Top Stories, Transportation
Newport Beach Officials and Residents Raise Issues Over John Wayne Airport Land Lease Bids
Newport Beach City Council members are set Tuesday night to vote on recommending an aviation company to deliver services to hundreds of aircraft at John Wayne Airport.
