A PAC controlled by local conservative Jon Fleischman received a campaign contribution that was illegally concealed by a Virginia-based nonprofit, according to state authorities.
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Council to Cooperate with DA Probe Into Nepotism, Ex-Fire Chief’s Deal
Garden Grove City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to waive their attorney-client privilege in an ongoing Orange County District Attorney investigation into potential nepotism in the hiring of former Mayor Bruce Broadwater’s son and into a job deal for the former fire chief.
Posted inNews Briefs, Uncategorized
Vote Tally Hasn’t Changed in Recount of Supervisor Election
A recount on the results of the special election for First District Supervisor moves into its second day Tuesday, after the first day of counting failed to move the dial on Andrew Do’s election night lead of 43 votes over former State Sen. Lou Correa.
Posted inGarden Grove
DA Asks Garden Grove to Cooperate With Probe into Nepotism, Fire Chief’s Deal
The Orange County District Attorney’s office is asking the Garden Grove City Council to waive it’s potential attorney-client privileges regarding the former mayor and chief..
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Should the Race Between Andrew Do and Lou Correa Have Even Happened?
When county supervisors adopted district lines in 2011, they pitted two underserved communities against each other for the First District supervisorial seat. Experts and activists say the district’s lines could violate the Voting Rights Act.
Posted inNews Briefs
Long Pham To Be Fined $400 by FPPC
The state Fair Political Practices Commission is looking to fine former State Senate Candidate Long K. Pham $400 for failing to file campaign statements on time.
Posted inGarden Grove
DA Moves On Nepotism, Fire Chief’s Deal in Garden Grove
The Orange County District Attorney’s office is taking legal action against the city of Garden Grove over “alleged Brown Act violations and other possible criminal misconduct” related to the hiring of the former mayor’s son as a firefighter and a secret employment deal with its former fire chief.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
County Computer Login Project Running Almost 40 Percent Over Budget
A project to standardize logins for county computer systems is nearly 40 percent over budget and nearly two years behind schedule.
Posted inTransportation, Uncategorized
Security Screening to Be Required at County Supervisors Meetings; Buena Park Eyes District Elections
On this week’s civic agenda, county supervisors will discuss new security screening before board meetings and cost overruns on an IT project. In city news, Buena Park officials will hammer out details of their proposed move from at-large to district elections.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Restorative Justice Program Gains Support from Santa Ana School Board Members
As officials look at ways to improve student behavior and academic performance, a relatively new intervention program is getting a strong endorsement from the highest levels.
