I have every confidence that Russell Lee-Sung, deputy superintendent of Newport-Mesa Unified School District, will place safety at the top of any priority in a return to school. They are rising to the occasion like great Americans can and will do when called upon to do hard things. Cynthia BlackwellCosta Mesa*It is unsurprising there is a storm of public protest and angry letters against county government and local government in Newport Beach. Second, they are influenced by Trump loyalists (Supervisor Michelle Steel) and arch conservatives running for higher office (Newport Beach City Councilwoman Diane Dixon) who make challenging health and safety protocols partisan issues. Per Lopez’s article, Lorenz has gotten dirty looks from maskless people when out and about and wearing her own mask.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 17, 2020 23:26 UTC