County’s system for providing health care to the poor has been
the center of controversy.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Supervisors Mull New Era in Emergency Medical Response
While county Health Care Agency officials seek a hike in
ambulance rates, Supervisor John Moorlach calls for a complete
review of the 911 medical response system.
Santa Ana City Council Tables Downtown Fight Until Spring
Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez fails to persuade colleagues to
tackle the special property tax that funds Downtown Inc.
Irvine Council to Party Hosts: Serve That Beer, Pay This Fine
The council passes an ordinance under which party hosts who
allow underage drinking at their gatherings could be fined up to
$3,000.
Santa Ana Says No to Occupy Orange County Camping
Protesters pleaded until midnight, but it was to no avail as
council members voiced concerns about possible civil rights
lawsuits.
Galloway Attending Council Meeting From Hotel in Germany
Anaheim Councilwoman Lorri Galloway is on a trip paid for by the
German government to learn about transportation systems.
County Employees Running For Office Better Watch Out
County’s lawyers issue an opinion following disclosure that a
former staffer for Supervisor Janet Nguyen transferred to the
county’s trash agency while preparing to run for the Assembly.
Irvine Council Targets Hosts Who Permit Underage Drinking
Under the proposed ordinance, fines would run as high as $3,000
for hosts who repeatedly allow underage drinking.
OCTA Executive Committee Votes to Stop Board’s ‘Revolving Door’
Vote follows revelations that former OCTA board member Peter
Buffa went to work for a Wall Street firm immediately after leaving
the board.
Could Nguyen’s Gambit to Reshape CalOptima Backfire?
Orange County supervisors will be given a presentation this week
on the basics of the health care program, but some of it strengths
appear to have been omitted.








