Officials say revealing records of the internal investigation could jeopardize the former county executive’s right to a fair trial.
Yearly Archives: 2013
PBS Video: County Appeals Judgment of $147 Million
We delve into how a lobbying oversight could cost Orange County millions of dollars in revenue.
OC to Focus on Foster Children AWOL From Homes
About 30 foster children walk away from group homes in the Orange County each month.
Enterprise Group Criticizes Job Creation Tax Credit Loophole
An enterprise zones advocacy group condemned the loophole. Honda Center announced it would not seek the credits after the layoffs.
Five Years of County Records Restored to Website
The restoration came after Voice of OC reported the problem earlier this month.
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
County’s Top Lobbyist Wants Out
Her department is being blamed for not fixing a legislative glitch that is costing taxpayers $73 million each year in lost property taxes.
Honda Center Layoffs Could Mean Tax Credits for Firm
Because the arena is in an enterprise zone, Anaheim Arena Management could reap millions in tax credits when it replaces more than 400 employees it is laying off.
OC Supervisors Decide to Appeal Ruling on Property Tax Lawsuit
Last week a Superior Court judge ruled that the county must return upwards to $147 million in tax revenue to the state.
Anaheim City Council Again Approves Huge Hotel Subsidy
Despite objections from a packed council chambers, the 4-1 council majority approved a subsidy that could be worth as much as $158 million to a politically connected hotel developer.








