District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and his former protege, Todd
Spitzer, lash out at each other in dueling news conferences in what
could be the beginning of a drawn-out political battle.
Tag: Orange County Employees Association
State Senate Committee Gets an Earful on Transparency
Hearing in Santa Ana highlights the difficulties residents have
in getting access to their local governments.
Game On?
County CEO and union leader spar on pension issues during
Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. Could a debate be in the offing?
Officials Scrambling to Figure Out Ruling on Civilian Jailers
Orange County deputies union persuades a local judge to issue a
temporary injunction barring civilian jail workers. There is
confusion, however, on how the order can be enforced.
Three County Electeds Take Their Pay Cuts Back
Auditor/controller, assessor and treasurer/tax collector opt to
take back the pay this year that they agreed to forgo last
year.
Low Morale, Safety Worries Continue to Plague Jail Doctors, Nurses
Medical workers in Orange County’s jail system give another vote of no confidence in county Health Care Agency’s leadership.
A Litany of Problems at OC Health Care Agency
The embattled Health Care Agency that is still on probation with the federal government for past violations of Medicare billing fraud is once again faced with controversy. The inept leader […]
The Realities of Life in Juvenile Hall
Recently, Voice of OC ran a news story on a “melee” at Orange County Juvenile Hall that injured at least one staff, putting her in the hospital. I would dispute […]
More Details on the Juvenile Hall Fight
Guards, including one who was injured in the fight among 27 Orange County Juvenile Hall inmates, describe a scene consistent with a riot.
Juvenile Hall Fight Prompts Questions About Staffing Levels
County officials say a fighting incident among 27 inmates at Orange County Juvenile Hall last weekend was quickly brought under control. Union officials argue that the melee is an example of what happens when a facility is not properly staffed.




