A dispute over whether a new state public pensions law violates bargaining rights could jeopardize federal dollars for OC transit projects.
Yearly Archives: 2013
Posted inOrange
Orange to Drop Questionable Closed Session Items
City Attorney Wayne Winthers is making the change after Brown Act questions are raised.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Union Opposition Blocking Federal Action on OC Pension Bill
The union states that its members would be bumped into a retirement formula lower than Social Security’s.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
OC Health Care Agency Wants $54,371 to Produce Email Records
Voice of OC seeks six months of emails to and from a psychiatrist to determine whether fees from drug companies affected agency drug approval.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
The Story Behind Councilwoman Kring’s Recent Flip-Flops
The Anaheim councilwoman changed her position on a controversial hotel tax subsidy, civilian oversight of police, and district elections amid fundraisers and campaign contributions.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Community Editorial: OC Roads Can Be More Bike Friendly
As public demand grows for safe ways to bicycle around town, local governments need to better focus on implementing the Complete Streets Act — a recent state law aimed at making roadways safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
Posted inTop Stories
Inmates Fear Being Transferred to Prisons in Valley Fever Areas
As prisoners with a higher risk of contracting the potentially deadly disease are being moved out of prisons, others are taking their place. These prisoners and their families are worried.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
On The Agenda
Seal Beach could ban electronic cigarette retailers, and council members in Orange set aside time for mystery discussion topics behind closed doors.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Audit: Former County Finance Director Didn’t File Disclosure
Bob Franz, who served as interim county CEO, didn’t file a required financial interest disclosure last year, according to county auditor.
Posted inUncategorized
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
