In case you missed it last week on PBS SOCal’s Real Orange, here is David Nazar’s story on the ongoing controversy over the Costa Mesa City Council’s outsourcing plan.

Nazar interviews three key players in the saga — Costa Mesa Mayor Gary Monahan, Councilman Jim Righeimer and Orange County Employees Association General Manager Nick Berardino.

— DAVID WASHBURN

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