Federal investigators are looking into the high rate of blood
poisoning cases at Southern California-based Prime Healthcare
Services.
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Lawmakers, Activists Sue to Stop OC Fairgrounds Sale
Suit claims the state didn’t follow it’s own procedures for
involving the legislature. It is the second lawsuit against the
sale.
Judge OKs Pulido-Involved Property Sale
The Santa Ana mayor said at one point that he stood to earn
$500,000 finder’s fee in the deal.
Irvine to Reform Email Records Policy
Threat from First Amendment advocacy organization pushes city to
change policy of destroying emails after 30 days.
Santa Ana City Attorney Is Rumored to Be Leaving
It’s all but certain that Joe Fletcher is on his way out, but
city officials are keeping mum on the subject.
State Controller Has No Concerns About County IT Contract
It was thought that a call to a Supervisor that led to the
tabling of a controversial bonus for IT contractor came from
Controller’s office.
State Auditors Triggered Delay on IT Contract Bonus
A mysterious call from auditors at the state Controller’s Office
prompted Supervisors’ Chairwoman Janet Nguyen to pull consideration
of a $250,000 bonus for ACS off this week’s agenda. But it is still
unclear why they called.
Pulido Finder’s Fee Is an Ethical Issue, But Not Necessarily a Legal One
Good government experts say it would be wrong for the Santa Ana
mayor to use his position to benefit financially from the sale of
state properties.
A Year After Flu Hysteria, Flu Fatigue
Last year’s worldwide pandemic is followed by a mild start to
the flu season and concerns that people will skip vaccinations.
Santa Ana, Where Public Meetings Include Private Chats
Huddling, whispering and a game of musical chairs among Santa
Ana City Council members during a public meeting raise Brown Act
concerns.

