New York’s mask mandate will remain in place until health officials have reviewed new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) allowing for vaccinated people to discard face coverings under most conditions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday. The governor’s comments came after CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced updated guidance during a White House briefing earlier in the day. Cuomo said…
New York’s Mask Mandate to Stay, Pending Review of New CDC Guidance: Cuomo
Georgia to End Federal Unemployment Benefits in June, Announces Economic Recovery Plan
Georgia is set to end its participation in federal unemployment programs, including the $300 weekly federal unemployment payments that top up the state’s unemployment benefits, Gov. Brian Kemp said in a release on Thursday while announcing the state’s plan for economic recovery. The Peach State will discontinue on June 26 four federal unemployment programs that were…
John Wayne Airport Partners with Hoag to Vaccinate Travelers
May 13, 2021
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Orange County’s John Wayne Airport has partnered with Hoag Memorial Hospital to introduce a new Fly Well Clinic that will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to air travelers. The airport-based clinic was created to provide convenient vaccine access for frequent travelers, officials behind the initiative said. Outside security in Terminal B, Hoag also has a COVID-19 testing clinic for travelers and the general public….
Fullerton Settles Lawsuit with Bloggers Who Accessed Private Documents
May 13, 2021
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The City of Fullerton ended a longstanding lawsuit May 12 against a local blog and two of its contributors. The case dates back to 2019 when Joshua Ferguson and David Curlee of Friends for Fullerton’s Future blog reportedly posted confidential documents that showed the city engaging in questionable conduct. In response, the city issued a cease-and-desist letter to have the documents taken…
Live Shows Resume as Laguna Beach Music Festival Kicks Off
May 13, 2021
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Acclaimed American composer and pianist Conrad Tao will lead the 2021 Laguna Beach Music Festival as artistic director with live, in-person performances through May 16 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The festival is co-presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Laguna Beach Live. It marks the long-anticipated return to public performances since the…
‘Exceptional’ Orange County Teacher Named Finalist for Presidential Award
May 13, 2021
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An Irvine, Calif. math teacher is in the running for the “highest level of recognition” for STEM educators. Woodbridge High School teacher Kristie Donavan is among three California math teachers named finalists for the 2021 Presidential Awards for excellence in mathematics and science teaching. “Kristie Donavan is an exceptional mathematics teacher who is beloved by her…
Council Nixes Neighborhood Beekeeping in Mission Viejo
To beekeep or not to beekeep? That was the question posed recently to the City Council in Mission Viejo, California. An ordinance to allow and regulate residential beekeeping within city limits failed to pass after citizens and councilmembers expressed concerns about public safety at a May 11 meeting. “We’ve heard a pretty big outcry against…
Two Men Charged in Stealing Government Documents
May 13, 2021
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SANTA ANA—An Orange County, Calif. man and a Department of Defense contract worker from Florida were arrested May 12 on charges of theft of government property, federal prosecutors said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office identified them as Marc Chavez, 53, of Trabuco Canyon, and defense department contractor employee Sarfraz Yousuf, 43, of Miramar, Florida. The investigation of…
Anaheim’s Homelessness Strategy Helps Hundreds off the Streets
May 13, 2021
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More than 400 homeless people have exited the streets of Anaheim, Calif. since the city changed its approach to homelessness, officials say. The city’s new strategy focuses around a community response team made up of trained professionals, who are called upon to help addicted or mentally-ill homeless people. “Before, the police department had trained police…
Thousands of Falun Gong Practitioners March Across Manhattan to Showcase Hope and Resilience
NEW YORK—Nothing catches one’s eyes like sunny golden hues that brighten up the Big Apple. On May 13, marking the World Falun Dafa Day and the 29th anniversary since the spiritual discipline of Falun Gong first came to the public, 2,500 adherents wearing bright yellow shirts marched across Manhattan, a rare sight since the pandemic…
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