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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Finance Commission Balks at $4.4 Million Fund Transfer
Money originating from a developer fee could end up in the
rainy-day reserve fund instead of toward capital improvements.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
The Cost of Separating Scientists and Cops
A county staff report puts the cost of creating an independent
medical examiner at $1.1 million more each year. One supervisor is
dubious of that number.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Will the Great Park Neighborhoods Have Great Schools?
Irvine Unified School District officials say not if the housing
developer, FivePoint Communities, has its way. Meanwhile, a source
close to the developer says the district is exaggerating its
facilities needs.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Pringle’s Double-Barreled Defense of Anaheim’s ARTIC Station
Did emails come from Pringle-the-mayor or
Pringle-the-high-speed-rail-chairman?
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Punt Lobby Reform to County CEO
The board turns the issue of establishing a countywide lobbyist registration law over to Tom Mauk after failing again to come to an agreement.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Snoozing and Losing in Silverado-Modjeska Park District
Supervisors turn down reappointment of two incumbents on the
Silverado Modjeska Recreation and Parks District board who forgot
to run for re-election.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Need an Earmark in Red County, Just Ask a Dem
Legislative Affairs official says county will go to Sens.
Feinstein and Boxer when it wants federal dollars for expensive
projects.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
How Will Supervisors Handle Emails During Meetings?
A key element of county supervisors’ discussion on emails and
texts during public meetings should be their treatment as public
records.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Infrastructure Gets a C+
Transportation requires substantial investment, solid waste
disposal and recycling in good shape, according to report submitted
to supervisors.
