When is more both bad and good at the same time? On the Thursdays when the U.S. Department of Labor announces the latest numbers of new applications for unemployment benefits. An estimated […]
Jobless rate drops to 11.1 %
Coronavirus numbers still rising
The numbers from the Orange County Health Care Agency’s daily count of coronavirus cases, deaths and more continued to show movement in what health experts are calling the wrong direction. Thursday’s count […]
Beaches, piers to close July 4-5
UPDATE: The City of Huntington Beach has decided to extend its closure of city beaches and nearby parking lots, as well as the municipal pier, to Sunday, July 5, as well as […]
States mull rollbacks on openings
The threat of increased spread of the coronavirus is leading more states to consider backing off on earlier “re-opening” of parts of their business communities. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered a […]
Indoor dining stops, bars close
If you like outdoor dining, today’s news from Sacramento on the coronavirus pandemic might not be so bad. If you’re the thirsty type, it’s worse. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered all […]
Anaheim says to wear a mask
Is the coronavirus making a comeback? Some cities fear that it is. On Tuesday, the City of Anaheim announced that a mandatory mask policy would be in place effective immediately. All persons […]
Early retirement to balance budget
The budget axe, sharpened by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout, will fall on employees of the City of Huntington Beach. At Monday night’s meeting of the city council, […]
Coronavirus count at record 779
The biggest level of confirmed new Orange County coronavirus cases since counting began was reported in Tuesday’s totals at 779. That’s an increase of 239 above the previous high, recorded in the […]
Virus fight in “wrong direction”?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the nation’s top experts on epidemics, told a U.S. Senate panel Tuesday that the nation was “headed in the wrong direction” regarding the spread of the coronavirus […]
High court rejects abortion limit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday voted 5-4 to overturn a Louisiana law that would have shut down nearly all abortion clinics in the state. Chief Justice John Roberts joined four liberal […]
