Former Children and Families Commission head, who had come to CalOptima on loan, will remain permanently with a $225,000 salary.
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Judge Rules Against LGBT Groups Joining Tet Parade
A coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups are seeking official recognition in this week’s parade in Little Saigon.
CalOptima Selects Members to Respond to Grand Jury
The board has until the end of April to answer the grand jury’s accusations that Supervisor Janet Nguyen has damaged the health plan.
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
Boxer Seeks Investigation Into Changes at San Onofre
Did Southern California Edison know about the power plant’s defects before a small radiation leak last year?
County Planning to Cut Latino Health Access Funding
Orange County officials have decided to not renew an exclusive $500,000 grant for Latino Health Access’ promotores program, which focuses on community health prevention. Could this be political payback for a race-fueled controversy from a couple years ago?
GOP Campaign Cash Controversy Heating Up in Lake Forest
Orange County Republican leaders have introduced a new brand of politics to the small town of Lake Forest.
A Tale of Two Anaheims
Mayor Tom Tait says the time has come to bridge the gap in a city that has affluent and business classes living alongside a working-class Latino community that is politically disenfranchised.
Anaheim Releases Questionable Emails About Federal Grant
The email chain has raised questions at City Hall over whether local officials planned to misrepresent information to a federal agency.
Santa Ana Interim City Manager Chosen but Name Is Withheld
Consensus was apparently reached Monday on the temporary replacement for Paul Waters, who was fired. The name may be announced next week.

