Five Point Holdings, a major land developer of planned communities of coastal areas across California including Irvine’s Great Park neighborhood, announced in an Aug. 23 statement that the company’s founder, Emile Haddad, will be stepping away from his role as CEO, president, and chairman. Despite stepping away from his roles in leading the company, Haddad…
Healthcare Worker Shares Fears of Unvaccinated Nurses in Orange County
As California imposed a strict vaccine mandate for all healthcare workers, nurses in Orange County that stood on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic fear they will lose their livelihood for refusing to get vaccinated. For 17 years, nurse Dave (a pseudonym), has served at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills. When California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH)…
Health Care Worker Shares Fears of Unvaccinated Nurses in Orange County
As California imposed a strict vaccine mandate for all health care workers, nurses in Orange County that stood on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic fear they will lose their livelihood for refusing to get vaccinated. For 17 years, nurse Dave (a pseudonym), has served at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills. When California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH)…
Orange County Health Care Worker Shares Fears Over Vaccine Mandates
As California imposed a strict vaccine mandate for all health care workers, nurses in Orange County that stood on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic fear they will lose their livelihood for refusing to get vaccinated. For 17 years, nurse Dave (a pseudonym), has served at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills. When California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH)…
Newport Beach Calls for Local Control on Mask and Vaccine Mandates in Schools
The Newport Beach City Council passed a resolution supporting the local school district’s (rather than the state’s) control of implementing a mask or vaccine mandate. The resolution countering the state’s mask mandate in K-12 schools passed by a vote of 6–1 with Councilmember Joy Brenner dissenting. Councilmember Noah Blom, who introduced the item, said the resolution is about…
Orange County Board of Supervisors Urge Biden to Support Afghan Refugees
August 24, 2021
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved of a resolution urging President Joe Biden to extend extra support towards Afghan refugees seeking to flee the Taliban’s violent regime. “This is our commitment as a country to that fight that we have always espoused, which is the fight for democracy for basic human dignity for…
Orange County’s Top Performing Arts Organizations Require Customers to be Vaccinated and Masked
The biggest performing arts organizations in Orange County recently joined together on Aug. 23 to announce they will be requiring all customers 12-years-old and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks to attend shows. In partnership with Arts Orange County—the countywide arts council—Irvine Barclay Theatre, Musco Center for the Arts, Pacific Chorale,…
Fullerton Police Find 485 Grams of Methamphetamine in RV of Probationer
The Fullerton Police Department arrested a man Aug. 20 after his motorhome was found containing 485 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, stolen credit cards, and a large sum of cash. “At about 10:30 in the morning, officers received a call regarding a suspicious occupied RV that was in the area,” Fullerton Police Department spokesman Sergeant…
California Supreme Court Denies Orange County Board of Education’s Mask Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court denied the Orange County Board of Education’s (OCBE) lawsuit against the governor for extending the state of emergency and mask mandate in public schools on Aug. 19. “Our goal has been to get kids back in school for full in-person instruction safely, period,” Alex Stack, Deputy Communications Director for Governor Newsom…
Irvine Council Removes Orange County from Great Park Name
The Irvine City Council dropped “Orange County” from the Great Park’s name to reflect the park’s ownership. The council voted 4-1 to modify the park’s name during a July 27 meeting, with Councilmember Larry Agran dissenting. “The City of Irvine is a top destination that is home to multiple attractions, including Great Park,” Mayor Farrah Khan said in an…
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