New OCTA policy aims to discourage public board members from
resigning, then lobbying OCTA on behalf of private clients.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Orange County Supervisors Poised to Defy State Over $48-Million Tax Grab
County officials are taking a rare and aggressive tack by refusing to send property tax revenue that Gov. Brown took to balance the state budget.
‘Beautiful Game’: Oak View Kids Play More but Their Parents Pay Less
The Oak View Youth Soccer League in Huntington Beach fields 46
teams but charges parents a fraction of the registration fee
typical in Orange County.
Fair Board Might Be Close to Deal With OC Marketplace
Board subcommittee continues to negotiate a long-term deal with
the swap meet operator two months after lease termination was
initiated.
Agran to Caltrans: Let’s Clean Up the Trash on Freeways
Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran is fed up with the increasing
amount of litter on the highways that go through his city.
A Silver Star, a Purple Heart but Still No Benefits
Daniel Foster, who returned a hero after tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan, is facing foreclosure because the Department of
Veterans Affairs hasn’t approved his application for benefits.
Alvarez Responds to Tinajero
Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez defends her contention that
Councilman Vincent Sarmiento was pandering to a crowd of Occupy
protesters.
Memo to Occupy Protesters: City Halls Can’t Help Your Cause
Voice of OC’s open government guru says the Occupy movement is
missing its targets by camping out on the lawns of city halls.
Anaheim City Manager Thomas Wood Resigns
It is the third high-level departure since Voice of OC
investigations raised conflict of interest questions regarding the
city’s building division.
Community Editorial: Hospitals Deserve a Seat on CalOptima Board
Hospital association representative Julie Puentes argues that
checks are needed on the “heavy hand” of government.








