With the city working toward a new lease for the Angels, a city consultant will review issues at Major League Baseball stadiums.
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Set to Repeal Sex Offender Ban in Parks
A recent federal appeals court has ruled against such laws.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Sheriff Readies Plan to Speed Concealed Weapons Permits
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Tuesday is expected to address county supervisors on her plans in the wake of a controversial decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr., Transportation
OCTA Targets Its Lobbying Firm
Lobbyist Kevin Sloat admitted to providing state legislators with liquor, wine, cigars, sports tickets and flowers in violation of state law.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
OC Supervisors to Decide Who Should Collect Ambulance Fees
The question arises as supervisors prepare to take over ambulance contracting in 19 cities.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
County to Declare March Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month
The problem has exploded in recent years, Now prescription drugs cause more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Exploding Budgets Fuel New Approach to Criminal Justice
As local officials are forced to take on new prisoner responsibilities, some are thinking outside the box about how to redirect residents with drug or mental health issues away from the criminal justice system.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
On the Agenda
Up this week: Concealed gun permit applications overwhelm county officials.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Lobbyist Firm’s Illegal Gifts Prompt OCTA to Debate Its Contract
In the wake of a record fine against their state lobbyists, OCTA board members are set to discuss their future with the firm.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Overload on Gun Permit Requests Prompts Appeal for Hired Help
About 15 sheriff’s retirees could be hired to handle the overwhelming number of concealed weapons permit applications.
