The final chapter in an unprecedented hearing on alleged prosecutorial misconduct will focus on a federal court ruling that California’s death penalty system is unconstitutional.
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Local Dem Politicians Get Campaign Funds Back
First California Bank has agreed to pay $4 million to Democratic politicians, including three from Orange County, who were the victims of a multi-million dollar campaign fund embezzlement scam run by their treasurer, Kinde Durkee.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster OKs Restrictions on E-Cigarette Shops
The ordinance requires e-cigarette and tobacco retailers to get a police permit.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Reports Circulating That Richter Might Get Interim Chief Job at Fire Authority
The beleaguered chief, who announced his retirement last month, might stay on as a consultant through the end of the year.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
Irvine Council Designates Land for Veterans Cemetery
The unanimous decision Tuesday night is largely credited to an organized advocacy effort by veterans.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Investigative
Anaheim OKs Convention Center Expansion Bonds
Opponents of $300 million Anaheim Convention Center expansion argue issue must go before the voters.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Top Stories
Colleagues Reject Moorlach’s Effort to Outsource More Jobs
Supervisors Tuesday dismissed proposal by Supervisor John Moorlach to amend the county charter to allow for greater outsourcing of government jobs, with just a brief public discussion of the issue.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Community Editorial: Location Matters On Great Park Vet Cemetary
Dr. Richard Ramirez, a Voice of OC Community Editorial Board member explores why a vets cemetery at the Great Park has such meaning for veterans. Ramirez notes that when soldiers are deployed from a military base located in the good old USA to a foreign land, one’s relationship with his/her last connection with American soil becomes paramount.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Releases New Round of Great Park Depositions
Interviews with the park’s former CEO and chief financial officer are made public.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
OC Ahead of the Curve in Obamacare Signups for Non-English Speakers
Data released by Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, show that efforts by health officials and advocates to reach non-English speaking communities is paying off.
