An inspector received a $185,000 cash payout, partially by accumulating 1,000 hours more than the vacation accrual limit.
Yearly Archives: 2013
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Local Red Light Camera Contractor Part of Chicago Scandal
RedFlex Traffic Systems, which has contracts with Santa Ana and Garden Grove, has acknowledged a $2-million bribery scheme executed over several years at Chicago City Hall.
Posted inSanta Ana, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Members Still Feel They’re Out of the Loop
This week’s meeting showed that members of the council majority still believe that Mayor Miguel Pulido has too much clout.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Hieu Nguyen Named Clerk-Recorder
Hieu Nguyen, a county worker who unsuccessful sought election in 2010, has been appointed clerk-recorder by county supervisors after a daylong session of public interviews.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Costa Mesa to Develop Permanent Housing for Homeless
Up to 50 housing units would be built under the plan approved Tuesday.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Why Is the Mesa Water District Caching So Much Cash?
Officials plan to add $25 million to their reserves despite grand jury concerns about such buildups.
Posted inGovernment
Tough Job Interview In Store for Interim OC Clerk-Recorder
Of the nearly a dozen candidates for the position, no one will face tougher questioning than Renee Ramirez.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
UC Irvine Conference Focuses on Criminalization of Homelessness
Experts discuss how allowing police to arrest homeless people for conducting the activities of daily living is essentially criminalizing poverty.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
On The Agenda
Costa Mesa moves forward with plans for housing the homeless, and county leaders interview candidates for clerk-recorder.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Diabetes Coaches Help Patients Communicate With Their Doctors
Questions for Sherrie Kaplan, a professor at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, who recently concluded the research project.
