The swearing in of Janet Nguyen and Todd Spitzer will bring a new — and potentially fleeting — sense of unity and cohesion to the top levels of the county Hall of Administration.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Disputes Grand Jury’s Allegations
City’s official response asserts that the Orange County grand jury was wrong when it declared that the controversial downtown tax was set up illegally.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Brown Act: Landmark for Protecting Open Government
The work of a reporter, an assemblyman and some sneaky officials led to the passage of the Ralph M. Brown Act 60 years ago.
Posted inSanta Ana
State Challenges Santa Ana to Reveal Developer Contracts
State officials now say that resolving the dispute over $56 million in redevelopment monies could be as simple as showing developer contracts.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Legislator Was a Champion of Parks
John P. Quimby, who authored the state law that lets local governments require developers to set aside land for parks, has died.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
On The Agenda
Aliso Viejo considers its general plan, and Westminster’s redevelopment successor agency is reported to be $140 million in debt.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Top Community Editorials of 2012
Members of Voice of OC Community Editorial Board spearheaded a vibrant debate.
