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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Does Yorba Linda Mayor’s ID Rule Violate Free Speech?
Mayor Mark Schwing told a speaker at this week’s City Council
meeting that he must give his name. Not so, says our First
Amendment expert.
Even Santa Claus Has an Association
The Orange County-based Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas
helps the men in red get insurance and be ready with the
answers.
Could ‘Lean’ Concept Work for Orange County Government?
A labor chief leads a delegation to study how Washington state’s
King County has streamlined government by implementing a corporate
efficiency program. Could it work in Orange County?
Santa Ana City Council Might Be Able to Release Measure D Report
The currently secret report focuses on whether Santa Ana City
Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez may run for an unprecedented fourth
term.
Rick Reiff to Expand ‘Inside OC’ Across Southern California
Beginning in January, the news talk show will become “SoCal
Insider” on PBS SoCal.
Santa Ana Service Employees Unhappy With Budget Deal
Service employees union leaders say they’ve been unfairly
targeted in Santa Ana officials’ efforts to pare down a massive
budget deficit.
The Health of OC’s Children
Mike Ruane of OC’s Children and Families Commission, discusses
the Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County.
Anaheim Council Hires New Building Department Head
A staff report shows checks were done to make sure Jon Traw
doesn’t have similar conflict of interest issues as previous head
Scott Fazekas.
Community Editorial: Voice of OC Soft on Regulatory Task Force
OC labor official argues that reporters should examine who’s on
the panel seeking to streamline Anaheim’s city government.

