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.
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Posted inEconomy, Transportation
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Santa Ana’s mayor could face criminal prosecution and traffic congestion gets attention from regional officials.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Council to Consider Criminal Case Against Mayor
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Bowman Named Interim Chief of OC Fire Authority
Former chief of the Anaheim and San Diego departments will take over the embattled agency.
Posted inIrvine
DA Requests Great Park Documents
The Orange County District Attorney sent a letter seeking all documents related to the city’s forensic investigation into the park’s finances.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
ICE Officials: Vargas Arrest Example of New Tactics
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.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Adds Its Support to Vietnam Human Rights Bill
City Council backs financial sanctions and no entry into the U.S. for Vietnamese who abuse human rights. City also increases drought water rules.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Tax Collector Moves to Seize Pulido Family Business
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.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Rejects Tattoo Art Studio on Main Street
The city council voted against rezoning that would allow a tattoo and art studio on historic Main Street.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Federal Court Cases Removed from Public Computer Access
Officials cite system upgrades. But it’s unclear whether they studied how much it would cost to keep the records.
