Government and ethics experts weigh in on what America should celebrate and what we need to improve upon as we mark the 238th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Residents, Activists Protest DA’s Request for Gang Injunction
Dozens showed up to the Santa Ana City Council meeting Tuesday to show their displeasure with the Orange County District Attorney’s recent request for a gang injunction against the city’s Townsend Street gang.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Irvine
Costa Mesa Council Agrees to Amend Speaker Rules
Faced with criticism from residents, council members cut out “unduly repetitive” comments as an example of behavior that could get a public speaker kicked out of a meeting – and potentially charged criminally.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Voters to Consider Two Marijuana Initiatives
City Council members approved an alternative medical marijuana collectives initiative – which will compete with an advocates backed initiative – that regulates and taxes pot shops.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Paints a Dire Picture of Two Orange Counties
A growing economic split continues to harm the county’s lower and middle-income communities, according to a report by a coalition of universities, nonprofit and labor organizations.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Sources: County HR Investigating Staffer’s Timecards
Brian Probolsky – who’s an elected member of the Moulton Niguel Water District and works at OC Community Resources – has recently come under fire because his time cards rarely show time off on days he’s attending water district meetings.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Might Sue Former Great Park Consultants
With a forensic investigation into contract spending at the park entering its final months, the city has hired the firm tasked with cleaning up Bell.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
State Rejects Disaster Funding for La Habra Earthquake
The decision prevents the county from getting state disaster funds.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Councilwomen Bash Newly Proposed Public Speaker Rules
The ordinance, under consideration by Costa Mesa City Council, would ban “unduly repetitive” public comments. Councilwomen Wendy Leece and Sandy Genis call it an attempt to restrict Mayor Jim Righeimer’s critics.
