Irvine Veterans Cemetery Loses State Funding In Governor’s Plan
Irvine
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In an effort to handle the loss in tax revenue, the money allocated to the cemetery by the state could be revoked to help the projected $54 billion deficit.
Orange County Officials Urge Gov. Newsom to Rethink Beach Closures
Orange County Coronavirus
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Orange County officials react to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s beach shutdown order on Thursday with Republican officials like County Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel, County Supervisor Don Wagner and State Senator John Moorlach strongly condemning the move. Democratic Congressman Harley Rouda also called on Newsom to rethink the move. Meanwhile, as of Thursday, the virus has killed 45 people out of 2,393 confirmed cases.
Umberg: Rise Against Racism and Hate During the COVID-19 Crisis
COMMUNITY OPINION
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There has been a sharp increase in incidents related to anti-Asian hate that reflect the hostile environment that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face during the COVID-19 pandemic. These attacks are an affront to the ideals which we, as Americans, fight to protect. Moreover, our great nation is at its best when we unite and live out our commitment to liberty and justice for all.
Speed of Anaheim’s Stadium Sale Proposal Raising Concerns
Countywide
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The Anaheim City Council is moving faster to begin selling the Angel Stadium land than it’s going to take to vote on naming the second Monday in October Indigenous People’s Day.
Two State Lawmakers Call For Delay of Angel Stadium Land Sale
Anaheim
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Assemblyman Tom Daly and State Senator Tom Umberg sent a letter to the Anaheim City Council Thursday, urging Councilmembers to postpone Friday’s vote to begin selling Angel Stadium to the team owner until they get more details.
State Could Intervene After OC Supervisors Halt Census Funds for City and School District
Countywide
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Santa Ana is home to the highest amount of hard-to count areas in Orange County, and the supervisors’ move has prompted blowback from state and federal elected officials.
State Senator’s Bill, Backed By County Officials, Aims To Boost County Jail Mental Health Services
County Government
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Orange County jails could widen their funding to treat inmates with mental illnesses while they’re incarcerated, under a bill proposed by California State Senator Tom Umberg (D – Santa Ana).
Irvine Mayor Shea Disputes Veterans Cemetery at Golf Site was a ‘diversion’
veterans cemetery
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Irvine Mayor Christina Shea told residents at a private townhall meeting July 18 that the golf course site was a diversion so the state doesn’t force the veterans cemetery at the original site. But she said, on Wednesday, she was talking about diverting the residents’ anger over the original site.
Democrat Tom Umberg Declares Victory Over GOP State Sen. Janet Nguyen
2018 elections
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Democratic challenger Tom Umberg Wednesday declared victory over State Sen. Janet Nguyen (R-Garden Grove) in the 34th Senate District race.
OC Dems Gain in Latest Count, Flipping GOP Assembly Seat
2018 elections
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Republican Assemblyman Matthew Harper lost his seat to Democrat Cottie Petrie-Norris, and Democrat Tom Umberg’s lead continued to grow Monday over state Sen. Janet Nguyen. About 98 percent of all estimated ballots in Orange County have been counted and reported.