Michael Drobot allegedly paid $28,000 in bribes to state Sen. Ron Calderon, according to an FBI affidavit published by Al Jazeera America.
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
PBS: Herzog and Fleischman Debate Money in Politics
Peter Herzog’s resignation continues to spark debate about the increasing role of money in local politics.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Owners of Alpha Ambulance Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud
The Los Angeles-based ambulance company, which served Orange County, illegally billed Medicare for $49 million, authorities say.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Facelift for Tennis Center Likely Back in Anaheim Budget
The controversial renovation of the city’s tennis center had been yanked from the budget after Latino activists and the mayor were outraged that $6.4 million was dedicated to the project. But a study session last week revealed it is actually still in the plan.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Residents Get Their Quarterly Budget Update
About 30 residents turned out for a budget forum required under the city’s sunshine ordinance.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom
Voice of OC on KPCC: Toll Lanes Proposal for Interstate 405
Also, negotiations over the Angel Stadium lease and the removal of some of Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait’s agenda powers.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Proposed I-405 Toll Lanes Draw Ire of Residents and Officials
A central premise behind a controversial proposal to add toll lanes to the 405 freeway came under attack at a public forum Tuesday evening.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Council Democrats Deride ‘Commercialization’ of Park
Members say a developer’s proposal to build a large swath of the Great Park is out of step with the park’s original master plan.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Name That Politico
Can you guess which local elected official is highlighted in this 1984 photo? (Updated with answer as of 5 p.m.)
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Business Owner Charged in Alleged Bribery
William Boozer is accused of bribing a Boeing Co. official for inside information on bids for military aircraft parts.
