Voice of Our Commentators
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Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
Public Defender Subpoenas Voice of OC Riot Photos
Anaheim
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Editors from the nonprofit newsroom will be in Orange County Superior Court Friday to defend their right not to hand over unpublished photos.
Third Fullerton Officer Faces Charges in Kelly Thomas Case
Fullerton
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District Attorney Tony Rackauckas charged Joseph Wolf with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Anaheim City Council Candidates Gather for Low-Key Forum
Anaheim
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Seven candidates field questions from residents in what could be the only Anaheim council candidates forum this election year.
A Politico’s Quest to Change Campaign Finance Law
Government
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In recent years, taxpayer-funded lobbyists promoted state legislation that would have enabled Orange County Water District Director Denis Bilodeau to collect unlimited contributions from agency vendors.
A ‘Brotherhood’ Fights Families Wanting Special Ed
Education
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The Orange County Special Education Alliance is an obscure public agency that uses taxpayer money to help pay the legal bills of school districts battling families over providing special education services.
First Anaheim Electoral Committee Meeting Scheduled
Anaheim
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Its purpose is to consider a possible electoral system change, but some are already saying the setup has flaws.
DA Granted More Money to Investigate Public Corruption
Government
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County supervisors agree to increase resources for public corruption cases but avoid establishing a stand-alone public integrity unit inside the district attorney’s office.
Anaheim Negotiating With City Council Candidate’s Firm
Anaheim
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City officials are considering Hill International, which employs candidate Steve Chavez Lodge, for an environmental review contract.
OC Families Face Fierce Fight for Special Ed Services
Education
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Local school districts rack up large legal bills in efforts to avoid paying for services sought by families, sometimes paying more for lawyers than the services would have cost.