Voice of OC (https://voiceofoc.org/2013/01/)
The supervisor defended herself Wednesday against a withering grand jury report, declaring that no hospital lobbyists influenced major changes to the board of directors of CalOptima.
A settlement agreement with Downtown Inc. provides funding for a dueling organization formed by Downtown Inc.’s critics.
Voice of OC Editor-in-Chief Norberto Santana Jr. will discuss Orange County news developments on Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m.
Council members turn down an option to hire a professional translation service for $21,000, opting for a less expensive option where city staff translates for about $5,000, just under the costs of catering the council’s closed sessions.
Two former CalOptima board members blast Supervisor Janet Nguyen about grand jury allegations of lobbyist ties to health care ordinance changes. Nguyen meets with reporters Wednesday at 10 a.m.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho said that city officials are “on a positive track” toward a deal with City Manager Paul Walters.
Judge says he will decide soon whether county government must turn over the cash to the state.
Council members will meet in closed session Tuesday to discuss the dismissal and who might be the interim replacement.
Santa Ana looks for an interim city manager, and county leaders increase their campaign contribution limit.
The resignation comes during the run-up to the 2013 Solar Decathlon, a green energy collegiate competition that some argue is in jeopardy.
