Report asserts OC leadership created conditions within the department that have spawned low morale, distrust and fear. It singles out the Bustamante case and states that more sexual harassment claims could be coming.
Tag: Carlos Bustamante
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Bustamante Lawyer Accuses DA of ‘Egregious’ Conduct
The case against the Santa Ana councilman, accused of multiple sex crimes, is permanently tainted by “inflammatory” comments made by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, said Bustamante’s attorney.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr., Santa Ana
Alvarez Alleges Conspiracy to Deny Her a Fourth Term
At Monday’s Santa Ana City Council meeting, the three-term councilwoman said other council members and the city clerk are trying to prevent her from running for re-election.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
OC Officials Offer Up Another Reason for Keeping Letter Secret
The letter, which contains multiple allegations of improper actions by supervisors and the district attorney, would be an “invasion of privacy,” the county now asserts.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA Blocks Release of Controversial Letter
A county deputy CEO, who has gone on medical leave in the wake of the Bustamante charges, has made allegations against Rackauckas and county supervisors.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Council Meet Promises Great Political Theater
Will Carlos Bustamante show up? What will be the reaction to the latest effort to keep Claudia Alvarez in office? Will Miguel Pulido face a term limit? Those questions and more could be answered Monday night.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Bustamante Scandal Sends Another Top Official Packing
Deputy CEO Alisa Drakodaidis has left her post and, sources say, left behind a scathing letter that could rock the county government.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
County Public Works Chief Fired in Wake of Bustamante Sex Charges
Jess Carbajal was the direct supervisor of Carlos Bustamante, who has been accused by the district attorney of multiple sex crimes.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Pat Bates Will Likely Be the Swing Vote on County CEO’s Future
Two supervisors are lining up against Mauk, while two others seem to be supporting him going into Friday’s closed session meeting on his handling of the Bustamante affair.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
County CEO Faces Ouster Over Handling of Bustamante Affair
The Board of Supervisors will meet Friday to discuss whether CEO Tom Mauk should be fired in light of the most recent revelations regarding Carlos Bustamante, who was charged with sexually assaulting women while he worked as a public works manager.
