Also up for approval is a lifting of the requirement that the upper salary range for political aides – roughly $54 per hour to $60 per hour – be reserved only for employees with “outstanding performance.”
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
State AG Will Investigate Alleged DA Misconduct in Dekraai Case
Announcement of investigation comes after state Attorney General Kamala Harris said she will appeal judge’s decision to recuse entire DA’s office from case.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, News Briefs, Top Stories
Agran Defiant During Great Park Deposition
In one of the final acts of an extensive investigation into the Great Park project, the former Irvine City Council leader was questioned about allegations of quid-pro-quo and millions of dollars in billing irregularities.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Sheriff’s Retroactive Requests Draw Concern from Some County Supervisors
Two county supervisors – Chairman Todd Spitzer and Michelle Steel – are questioning why the sheriff’s department has sought five retroactive approvals for contracts and invoices since the start of this year, totaling just over $160,000.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, Top Stories, Transportation
Why Is Anaheim Borrowing Money to Fix Its Streets?
Meanwhile, the city is using grant funds typically dedicated for street maintenance to pay off a loan for the controversial transit hub known as ARTIC.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Register Uncovers Potential Reason Behind Murray’s Anti-Tax Proposal
Anaheim Councilwoman Kris Murray’s proposal that would make it harder to pass new taxes coincides with the ending of a prohibition on a possible tax on admission to Disneyland and other venues.
Posted inCountywide, Huntington Beach, Top Stories
Ocean Desalination Proposal to Be Discussed at Series of Public Meetings
A “citizens advisory committee” will review the proposed negotiation points, known as the draft term sheet, before a possible adoption by the board on April 30.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative
Anaheim Mayor Wants to Dump Stadium Lease Negotiator
Mayor Tom Tait is proposing that local Democratic powerbroker Wylie Aitken replace San Diego-based developer Charles Black as the city’s outside consultant in revived talks on a new Angel Stadium lease.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Proposed Ocean Desalination Plant to be Discussed Today at Water Board Meeting
A strong turnout is expected at today’s meeting of the Orange County Water District board, where board members are slated to move forward with their consideration of the Poseidon project.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Fullerton Over District Elections
The Southern California branch of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Fullerton on behalf of Asian American voters, arguing that the city’s at-large voting system violates the California Voting Rights Act.
