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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Irvine Committee to Deal With Development Impacts on Schools
Irvine City Council forms a committee tasked with providing
information about residential development to the Irvine Unified
School District.
Focus on Contract Between Auction House and Public Administrator
Newport Beach auction house — which has a sole-source contract
with Administrator’s office — also has ties to highest levels of
Orange County’s Republican power structure.
DA Confirms Norby Investigation
Prosecutors are reviewing the case of an incident between
Assemblyman Chris Norby and his wife.
Email Chain Reveals Toxic Political Atmosphere in Irvine
Irvine Councilwoman Beth Krom dressed down city manager for
allowing Councilwoman Christina Shea to put items on the council’s
agenda that Krom says are purely for political gain.
New Supervisor Gets Lesson in County Politics
Shawn Nelson wanted agreement from colleagues that electeds
should get off pension rolls. He got a study.
Calls for Pringle’s Ouster from Rail Board Getting Louder
A Bay Area group is the latest to demand Anaheim mayor’s removal
for conflict of interest reasons.
Game On?
County CEO and union leader spar on pension issues during
Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. Could a debate be in the offing?
What a Farivar Win Could Mean to Open Government in Irvine
A Democratic City Council super-majority would allow it to take
action without the 72-hour public notice required by the Brown
Act.
Supervisors to Discuss Forgoing Pensions
Proposal will come from Shawn Nelson, who recently opted out of
the pension plan after taking heat for opting in.
