SoCal’s Burmese community is calling on local elected officials to take action against the Burmese military junta as people over there continue their fight for democracy.
Tag: David Shawver
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Shelter or Jail: Stanton City Council Members Look to Crack Down on Homelessness
With the recent increase in shelter beds and a statewide shortage of housing, Stanton city officials continue wrestling with how to address the homelessness crisis.
Posted inStanton
Community Rallies to Support the Burmese Fight For Democracy Against a Violent Military Regime
Residents are calling on elected officials to help bring an end to the killing of peaceful protesters.
Posted inStanton
Stanton’s Weed War Pits City Council Against Dispensary
A ballot initiative is the latest confrontation in a long-running battle over medical marijuana between the city of Stanton and Green Tree Remedy, both of which claim to be doing what’s best for city residents.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Councilman Peddling Himself as a Pot Shop Consultant
Councilman Sal Tinajero has offered his consulting services to medical marijuana dispensaries in the city, Voice of OC has learned.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Irvine, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Buried Report Shows Irvine Would Save Big by Leaving Fire Authority
City could save more than $14 million annually by starting its own fire department, according to independent study completed six months ago. But such a move would have far-reaching implications.
Posted inStanton
DA Probes Forgery Claims Against GOP Insiders in Stanton
Orange County District Attorney officials are investigating a case of alleged forgery in Stanton involving key OC GOP insiders who led a failed effort to kill a new public safety tax proposal on this month’s ballot.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Ambulance Selection Process Breaks Down
The selection process, run by the Health Care Agency, has been beset with questions of favoritism and a lack of transparency.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Fire Authority’s Management Failures Run Deeper Than Audit Revealed
In May, auditors reported “a lack of accountability at all levels” of the agency. What they didn’t specifically mention were alleged issues involving sex, drugs and alcohol.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Consultant Ties Show Potential Conflicts in OCFA’s Highest Ranks
Orange County Fire Authority Chief Keith Richter and a member of his inner circle have close relationships to group that won contract to study the agency’s coverage plan.
