Category: Orange County

Orange County Congresswoman Wants to Expand Childcare for Working Parents

June 16, 2021
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Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) introduced a bill June 14 that could help businesses invest in childcare programs in an effort to entice parents to return to work. If passed, the legislation will provide startup funding for businesses to either open a childcare program, expand a current one, or form a partnership with outside providers. The move to increase childcare spaces came after about 2.9…

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More than 100 People Vie For Vacant Huntington Beach Council Seat

June 16, 2021
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More than 110 people submitted applications to join Huntington Beach city council following the resignation of former mayor pro tem Tito Ortiz. “I was stunned when we had 110 applications … I find it almost hard to believe,” Councilmember Mike Posey told The Epoch Times on June 16. “I did not envision that we would have 110…

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California Dogs Lead Nation in Mail Carrier Attacks

June 16, 2021
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Nearly 800 postal workers were attacked by dogs last year throughout California, a state that leads the nation in postal carrier canine bites. In Garden Grove, one of California’s top danger zones for United States Postal Service (USPS) workers, officials held a press conference June 16 in conjunction with National Dog Bite Awareness Week. Victims…

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The Risky Proposal to Spend California’s $22 Billion Savings

June 15, 2021
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Commentary According to new analysis released June 14 from the Legislative Analyst’s Office of California, the state’s general fund balance would decrease $22 billion during the upcoming 2021-2022 fiscal year if the legislature passes its most recently-proposed budget. Revenues and transfers into the general fund during the 2021-2022 fiscal year are expected to decrease $14…

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California’s Reopening Off to a Slow Start

June 15, 2021
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After more than a year of being restricted, businesses in Orange County, Calif. began resuming normal operations June 15 as the state reopened. “Having our biggest businesses closed down for a year had a devastating impact on hotels, restaurants, shops, [and] many smaller businesses,” Anaheim spokesperson Mike Lyster told The Epoch Times. “This is a very big milestone, but…

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Santa Ana Considers Temporary 75-Bed Homeless Shelter

June 15, 2021
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The City of Santa Ana, Calif., is considering opening a 75-bed temporary homeless shelter in partnership with the Salvation Army. City council during a June 15 meeting will discuss the potential opening of Hospitality House for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, at 818 East Third Street. “It is part of the City of Santa Ana’s ongoing efforts…

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Orange County DA Partners With Police to Reduce Catalytic Converter Thefts

June 15, 2021
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The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) office recently teamed up with Buena Park, La Palma, and Cypress police to combat catalytic converter thefts. During the June 12 event, residents could bring their vehicles to Buena Park, Calif. to have their catalytic converters etched with their license plate numbers, connecting the converters to the vehicles in the event…

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Heat Wave Turns Up Temperatures Across the Southland

June 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—In a preview of the summer ahead, temperatures began spiking June 15 in the Southland, beginning a heat wave that’s expected to bring triple-digit weather to many areas through June 18, possibly including downtown Los Angeles. The forecast is raising fears of heat-related illnesses, strain on the power grid and the possibility of brush…

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Economic Update Predicts Challenges Ahead

June 15, 2021
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Despite a solid footing heading into the next economic cycle—low interest rates, a hot housing market, and strong GDP growth— there are some looming signs of a recession on the horizon that shouldn’t be ignored, says a financial expert. “As good as prosperity is now and will be in the near future, there’s 100 percent…

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Orange County Supervisors Prepare to Draw New Re-Election Maps

June 14, 2021
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors is preparing to redraw its district lines with the public’s help by Dec. 15. The redistricting process is based off population. It determines which county neighborhoods are grouped together for the purpose of electing a board member as a representative. The board of supervisors is seeking the public’s input on how they…

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