While the governor’s original proposal took the funds back to help address the state government’s coronavirus-driven deficit, negotiations saw the full amount restored.
Tag: Tom Umberg
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Veterans Cemetery Loses State Funding In Governor’s Plan
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.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Orange County Officials Urge Gov. Newsom to Rethink Beach Closures
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.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Umberg: Rise Against Racism and Hate During the COVID-19 Crisis
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Speed of Anaheim’s Stadium Sale Proposal Raising Concerns
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Two State Lawmakers Call For Delay of Angel Stadium Land Sale
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.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
State Could Intervene After OC Supervisors Halt Census Funds for City and School District
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
State Senator’s Bill, Backed By County Officials, Aims To Boost County Jail Mental Health Services
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).
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Mayor Shea Disputes Veterans Cemetery at Golf Site was a ‘diversion’
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.
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Democrat Tom Umberg Declares Victory Over GOP State Sen. Janet Nguyen
Democratic challenger Tom Umberg Wednesday declared victory over State Sen. Janet Nguyen (R-Garden Grove) in the 34th Senate District race.
