Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. writes that Orange County’s Board of Supervisors finally seem engaged on homelessness in their own backyard at the Santa Ana Civic Center.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Posted inFullerton, News Briefs
Officer Involved in Thomas Beating Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Manuel Ramos, a former Fullerton police officer who was acquitted of felony charges in the beating death of mentally ill transient Kelly Thomas, was arrested last month for domestic violence, according to KABC.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Move to Cut the Size of Fire Authority Board Remains a Hot Topic
As local officials continue a bitter debate over a firefighters union-backed bill, big players on the state level are taking notice.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Collett: Why Water Rates Must Go Up
New state water restrictions will force one water district to fast-track rate hikes for service to customers.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
Supervisors Postpone Decision on Suspending of Labor Negotiations Law
Just after Tuesday’s closed session, Chairman Todd Spitzer asked his colleagues for a postponement of the item to Aug. 25, and made only one brief comment.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Launches Pilot Program for ‘Dual Eligible’ Patients
Orange County has joined a handful of other counties statewide in a demonstration project designed to enhance care for residents eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Councilwoman Criticized for Trip With Disneyland Lobbyist
Councilwoman Kris Murray vacationed in Europe with Disneyland’s government relations chief, Carrie Nocella. Did the trip create a conflict with city business? Or is it nobody’s business but theirs?
Posted inFullerton, News Briefs
Cal State Fullerton’s Controversial Spokesman Quits
Christopher Bugbee has resigned, apparently after he violated a restriction regarding his contact with the student newspaper.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Relinquish Control Over Internal Audit Office
The unanimous vote also moves management of the county’s fraud hotline from the internal audit office to the County Counsel’s office.
Posted inNews Briefs, Santa Ana
Heee’s Baaaack….
Three years ago, former Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante was arrested while en route to a city council meeting and charged with multiple felony sex crimes. This week, he was back in the council chambers.