Category: Orange County

Fullerton Council to Debate ‘Hazard Pay’ Ordinance

June 1, 2021
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Officials in the city of Fullerton are contemplating a temporary “hero pay” wage increase for grocery and retail workers. The Fullerton City Council will discuss the topic at its June 1 meeting, at the request of councilmembers Jesus Silva and Ahmad Zahra. But other city officials told The Epoch Times the measure is unnecessary. “It’s…

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Fullerton Officials Consider Approval of Korean War Memorial

June 1, 2021
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Fullerton City Council on June 1 will consider authorizing the construction of a Korean War Memorial to commemorate nearly 40,000 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives during the war. The proposed memorial would be located at Hillcrest Park adjacent to the Duck Pond, near Brea and Harbor boulevards, and would feature five granite stars on…

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Costa Mesa to Consider Lifting Mask Mandate

June 1, 2021
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Costa Mesa officials are scheduled to consider lifting the city’s mask mandate and following the state’s relaxed guidelines that allow fully vaccinated individuals to go without face coverings in most indoor settings. The Costa Mesa City Council will ponder the decision during its June 1 meeting, more than a year after the mandate was first…

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Renters Struggle to Find Shelter During Hot Housing Market

May 31, 2021
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California’s housing and rental markets have been soaring throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, creating competition for renters trying to secure an affordable home. The struggle to find shelter continues for some Orange County residents, who say tough competition and economic hardships are making it nearly impossible to nab a rental. “We’re going to be homeless,” Orange County…

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Creative Fundraising Helps Children’s Charities

May 31, 2021
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Mustaches for Kids Orange County is about to kick off its 2021 “growing season” as it continues its mission to raise funds, friends and awareness, for local children’s charities. Each year the nonprofit organization’s members and supporters commit to growing a mustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for the chosen charity. This…

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‘Super Pet’ Event Features 150 Adoptable Critters

May 31, 2021
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Pet lovers can find a new furry family during an upcoming Super Pet Adoption event in Irvine, Calif. The June 6 event, hosted by the Irvine Animal Care Center, will feature upward of 150 animals “Making sure pets in need continue to find homes during COVID-19 has been important to the city, and we’ve been…

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Orange County Agency to Sue State Over Housing Mandates

May 31, 2021
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An agency representing Orange County cities says it will sue the government department responsible for approving state-imposed housing quotas in California. The Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) has been meeting in closed session for nearly six months to discuss the legal matter. The board revealed to the public on May 27 that it had…

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Orange County Records 56 New Cases of COVID-19

May 30, 2021
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SANTA ANA—Orange County has reported 56 new COVID-19 infections, as hospitalization rates maintain some of the lowest numbers since the first couple of months of the pandemic. There were 21 new cases reported May 30, when hospitalizations stood at 63. Meanwhile there were 15 intensive care unit patients. Orange County chief executive Frank Kim told…

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Orange County Fire Authority Board Raises Budget Concerns

May 28, 2021
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The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) board of directors postponed approving its annual budget after “very serious concerns” emerged during a May 27 budget hearing. Unanswered questions about some of the items the proposed 2021-22 fiscal budget includes prompted the board to postpone its approval until its next meeting. “It was a surprise to me and unprecedented in…

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Gift Cards, Cash Up For Grabs In Exchange For COVID Vaccines

May 28, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Gift cards, cash and sports tickets are among the items up for grabs today and in the coming weeks in Los Angeles County—and across the state—as authorities pull out all the stops to convince people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. On May 28 only, people 18 and over who get their first dose of…

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