Costa Mesa is considering adding Republican activist Jim Righeimer to its negotiating team. He knows finance, but his tactics don’t sit well with everyone.
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Posted inMission Viejo
More Shots Fired in Mission Viejo’s ‘Right to Vote’ Battle
Council members on opposite sides of the issue claim victory in a just-decided court case on the matter.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Tourism Bureau Gets a Five-Year Deal
Ex-mayor comes back to say that a one-year contract is enough. But bureau director takes a hard line and gets a unanimous decision.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Bullet Trains Might Share Tracks with Commuters
Such an arrangement could save money, be less intrusive and save endangered stations like the one in Buena Park.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Investigative, State, Top Stories
Fate of Fairgrounds Clouded as Deadline Nears
Schwarzenegger and Costa Mesa have two weeks left on a self-imposed deadline to get a deal done. Right now they’re not even close.
Posted inMission Viejo
A ‘Firestorm’ or a Slap On the Wrist?
Mission Viejo officials says cities should fear the consequences for not following state affordable housing laws. But the state’s actual punishment suggests otherwise.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Ratcheted Up Rhetoric Over Business Tax Collections
Assessor asks union head to be more specific about allegations of $125 million in uncollected business taxes. Union head wants a third party to look at Assessor’s records.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Orange County Just One Place with Spiking Water Rates
Water is getting more expensive from here to Maine. Experts say it’s the economy’s fault.
Posted inEconomy, Investigative
Pollutants on the Move in Seal Beach
Environmental volunteers say fumes from underground gas leak that caused the evacuation of four homes will keep coming unless contaminated soil is dug out.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Use Less Water, Pay More for It
Conservation measures and recession cause drops in water use in Orange County cities. As a result, rates are going up.