Community Editorial: County Government Needs to Step Up
Community Opinion
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Voice of OC’s newest Community Editorial Board member, Dr. Fred Smoller, says the county should have greater role as a service provider.
New Supervisors’ Chairman Seeks to Extend Board Term Limits
Countywide
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While voters appear to like the limitations, John Moorlach said a two-term limit stifles good policy. He wants a third term for himself and future supervisors.
Reconstituted OC Fair Board Wants Attorney General Back
Costa Mesa
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The state attorney general’s office dropped the Fair Board as a client in 2009 during the ultimately unsuccessful attempt to sell the fairground.
Voice of Our Commentators
Countywide
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A roundup of the week’s most thought-provoking comments from readers.
Understanding Kids’ Fitness From in Utero to the Soccer Field
Countywide
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Questions for Dr. Dan Cooper, director of UC Irvine’s Pediatric Exercise Research Center.
OC Asian-American Community Prepares for Health Reforms
Health & Wellness
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A Garden Grove community organization will take part in a statewide effort to educate Asian-Americans on the issue.
Anaheim Charging $19,000 Fee for Public Records That Were Purged
Anaheim
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The charge is in response to a Voice of OC request for public records that high-level officials have deleted from city computers. Open-government expert says charge is illegal.
Community Editorial: Orange County’s CalOptima Is Here to Stay
Community Opinion
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Julie Puentes of the Hospital Association of Southern California writes that most believe CalOptima should continue its “vital mission.”
State Supreme Court Rejects One Broadway Plaza Case
Countywide
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The decision to reject activists’ lawsuit means developer Mike Harrah has cleared the final legal hurdle to build a 37-story tower in Santa Ana.
Mayor Issuing Apology to Family of Man Police Beat to Death
Fullerton
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Ron Thomas, father of Kelly Thomas, announced that Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva is working on a letter that will “clear Kelly’s name.”