SOUTHLAND FOCUS

* Reflecting the changing face of union membership in California, the Orange County Central Labor Council has chosen its first minority person to head the 80-year-old group--Linda Sanchez, the younger sister of Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove). As secretary-treasurer, Sanchez will oversee labor’s political programs and lobbying efforts, as well as serve as chief spokeswoman for the group that represents more than 80 unions and 106,000 members in Orange County. She will succeed Bill Fogarty, who has headed the council since 1990.