Santa Ana Coalition Pushing for More Sunshine at City Hall
Countywide
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Santa Ana neighborhood groups and activists Wednesday night unveiled a proposed sunshine ordinance intended to bring transparency and accountability to City Hall.
Voice of Our Commentators
Countywide
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Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
Lucy Dunn Reappointed to Transportation Commission
Countywide
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OC Business Council leader has been on the commission since 2008.
Water Pollution Suit Goes to Trial
Anaheim
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Suit filed by the Orange County Water District against Northrop Grumman and other firms eight years ago is finally seeing a courtroom.
Interim County Auditor Abruptly Quits After Supervisors Delay Hiring Him
County Government
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Shaun Skelly says supervisors’ delay in appointing him and new county retirement rules both played roles in his decision.
Costa Mesa City Clerk Taking Fall for Missed Deadline
Costa Mesa
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Julie Folcik was placed on administrative leave after a judge refused to put a charter proposal on the June ballot after the city missed the filing deadline. Several residents and a member of the City Council say Folcik is being made a scapegoat.
County to Re-Up With Firm Responsible for $48-Million Oops
County Government
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The firm, Platinum Advisors, had overlooked legislative changes that enabled Gov. Jerry Brown to grab $48 million in tax dollars from Orange County.
NRC Shuts Down San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant Indefinitely
Irvine
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Regulators won’t let SoCal Edison restart the plant until it can explain excessive tube wear.
Costa Mesa Council Approves Charter Lawsuit After the Fact
Costa Mesa
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Belated approval comes on the day a judge rejected a request that the proposed charter be put on the ballot despite missed deadline.
Regulators: Desalination Plant Builders Not Providing Key Info
Countywide
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Seismic risk and cost estimates are among information that Coastal Commission officials say is needed before plans can advance.