FBI: Newport Beach Resident Paid Bribes to State Senator
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Michael Drobot allegedly paid $28,000 in bribes to state Sen. Ron Calderon, according to an FBI affidavit published by Al Jazeera America.
PBS: Herzog and Fleischman Debate Money in Politics
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Peter Herzog’s resignation continues to spark debate about the increasing role of money in local politics.
Owners of Alpha Ambulance Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud
County Government
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The Los Angeles-based ambulance company, which served Orange County, illegally billed Medicare for $49 million, authorities say.
Facelift for Tennis Center Likely Back in Anaheim Budget
Anaheim
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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.
Santa Ana Residents Get Their Quarterly Budget Update
Santa Ana
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About 30 residents turned out for a budget forum required under the city’s sunshine ordinance.
Voice of OC on KPCC: Toll Lanes Proposal for Interstate 405
Communications
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Also, negotiations over the Angel Stadium lease and the removal of some of Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait’s agenda powers.
Proposed I-405 Toll Lanes Draw Ire of Residents and Officials
County Government
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A central premise behind a controversial proposal to add toll lanes to the 405 freeway came under attack at a public forum Tuesday evening.
Irvine Council Democrats Deride ‘Commercialization’ of Park
Irvine
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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.
Name That Politico
Countywide
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Can you guess which local elected official is highlighted in this 1984 photo? (Updated with answer as of 5 p.m.)
Santa Ana Business Owner Charged in Alleged Bribery
Santa Ana
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William Boozer is accused of bribing a Boeing Co. official for inside information on bids for military aircraft parts.