Day: July 8, 2022

Jay Chen raises over $980k in Q2, has over $2mil cash on hand

Jay Chen, the Democratic candidate for California’s 45th Congressional District, announced that he has raised over $980,000 in Q2 of 2022, reinforcing California 45th as one of the most competitive congressional districts this cycle. Chen’s campaign has received support from 21,358 individual donors, with an average donation amount of just Read More

Wallethub study: Unemployment claims in California are 22.81% lower than last year

California is struggling to recover from new unemployment claims, with last week’s claims higher than at the start of 2020, according to WalletHub’s updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest, along with accompanying videos and audio files. Key Stats: Weekly unemployment claims in California increased Read More

On the Agenda: Newport Beach City Council Meeting July 12

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 12. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68237/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda Items include: Film permit regulations and management. Read More

Former head of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce pleads guilty to federal fraud, false statement and criminal tax charges

The former president and CEO of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for defrauding a cannabis company, fraudulently obtaining a COVID-relief business loan worth nearly $62,000, lying to a bank while seeking a loan for a $1.5 million second home, and cheating on his Read More

Caltrans to host hiring events on July 14 and 15 to fill nearly 100 positions in Orange County

The California Department of Transportation, District 12 is hosting two in-person hiring events in Orange County on Thursday, July 14, in Garden Grove and on Friday, July 15, in Santa Ana. Through Clean California, Caltrans is hiring for nearly 100 positions to help clean and beautify Orange County’s roadsides. The Read More

Senator Umberg announces free health services at upcoming health fair

Senator Thomas J. Umberg and the Ponderosa Community Resource Center announced a partnership with over a dozen organizations to provide free healthcare services and resources to residents at an upcoming community health fair. At this event, residents will be able to receive dental checkups, general health services, asthma screenings, COVID-19 Read More