The step comes as workers fear a mass layoff in order to slash wages.
Yearly Archives: 2013
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Describes ‘Atmosphere of Fear’ in OC Agencies
Report concludes county government has made strides to change but still has a way to go.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
OC Loses $73-Million Property Tax Lawsuit Against State
The ruling could have stark consequences for the county’s budget.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Community Editorial: We Need a Permanent Homeless Shelter
The time is now to speak up in favor of a year-round homeless shelter.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Trash Department Head Appointed New Orange County Chief Exec
Mike Giancola, who rose through the ranks of county Waste & Recycling, is unanimous choice.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Prison Officials Seek Delay of Receiver’s Valley Fever Order
Officials say they need clarification before they can implement a federal receiver’s order to move some inmates from the threat of the disease.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Supervisors Reject Grand Jury Request for $20,000 Funding
The denial comes after jurors issued scathing reports on ethics and health care aimed directly at the Board of Supervisors.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
May Day Coalition Demands Santa Ana End ICE Jail Contract
The coalition Tuesday night called on the Santa Ana City Council to no longer allow detention of undocumented immigrants in the Santa Ana Jail.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Residents Still Frustrated Nearly a Year After Riot
More than 50 residents attended a community forum to discuss frustrations about police and city leaders nearly a year after that anger boiled over.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
County Officials Working to Restore Years of Missing Meeting Records
Thousands of staff reports appear to be showing up blank on the county’s website.
