Did Consultant Charge Political Gift to Great Park?
Countywide
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The lead design consultant for Irvine’s Great Park included a $2,500 payment to the Democratic Party of Orange County on a check register for park costs.
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Economy
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Santa Ana’s mayor could face criminal prosecution and traffic congestion gets attention from regional officials.
Santa Ana Council to Consider Criminal Case Against Mayor
Santa Ana
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In closed session Tuesday, the city council will discuss possible legal action regarding Mayor Miguel Pulido’s property swap with a city contractor, including “civil/criminal” cases, according to meeting agenda.
Bowman Named Interim Chief of OC Fire Authority
Countywide
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Former chief of the Anaheim and San Diego departments will take over the embattled agency.
DA Requests Great Park Documents
Irvine
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The Orange County District Attorney sent a letter seeking all documents related to the city’s forensic investigation into the park’s finances.
ICE Officials: Vargas Arrest Example of New Tactics
Santa Ana
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Feds say the arrest last week of Edgar Vargas on his way to court, where he was planning to allege police brutality, is a response to the newly implemented Trust Act. Immigrant advocates say ICE’s actions contradict the act’s intent.
Westminster Adds Its Support to Vietnam Human Rights Bill
Westminster
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City Council backs financial sanctions and no entry into the U.S. for Vietnamese who abuse human rights. City also increases drought water rules.
Tax Collector Moves to Seize Pulido Family Business
Countywide
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The attempted eminent domain of Ace Muffler in the 1980s gave Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido a cause célèbre and launched his political career. Now, the government is again threatening to seize the business.
Garden Grove Rejects Tattoo Art Studio on Main Street
Garden Grove
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The city council voted against rezoning that would allow a tattoo and art studio on historic Main Street.
Federal Court Cases Removed from Public Computer Access
Countywide
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Officials cite system upgrades. But it’s unclear whether they studied how much it would cost to keep the records.