Ross Johnson, a former Orange County GOP legislative leader, is leaving his post atop California’s Fair Political Practices Commission.
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Posted inMission Viejo
Mission Viejo Measure Will Lead to ‘Demise of Business,’ Says Council Candidate
The so-called Right to Vote initiative will make it impossible for businesses to expand, said Geoffrey Willis, a local land use attorney.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
GOP Loses More Ground in OC Voter Registration
Republican Party still holds significant voter registration edge, but the number of voters in county with no party affiliation continues to rise.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
Questions on Sick Time Payouts and Other Pension Issues
Who’s really busting the bank and what are officials doing about it?
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Democrats Toast New Executive Director
Central Committee endorsements should come up tonight.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
San Juan Capistrano ‘Entirely too Involved in Real Estate Dealings’
Since you quoted me, sort of, allow me the opportunity to be clear. I think the City is entirely too involved in real estate dealings. The fact that they even […]
Posted inAnaheim
Why Do So Many More Convicted Sex Offenders Live in North County?
Several factors could play a role in the significant disparity in the number of registered sex offenders living north of the 55 freeway to the number living south of the freeway.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
The Public Policy Issue of Our Time
A story in today’s LA Times shows how the vexing issues surrounding public-sector pensions are here to stay.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Recent Events Could Signal Beginning of Fair Board’s End
Governor sends a no-confidence vote by pulling the plug on competing proposal from fair board to purchase the fairgrounds.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
San Juan Capistrano Might Invite Wal-Mart to Town
The city council will talk about making a pitch to the mega-retailer to buy a vacant site in the south part of town.
