Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. writes that the OC Fairgrounds offers a chance for frank discussion on Labor Day, especially in Orange County where a labor war is almost always right around corner.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Posted inGovernment, Lake Forest, News Briefs, Top Stories
Gun-Toting Supervisors’ Chairman Detained Man at Restaurant
Sheriff’s officials say they investigated the previously undisclosed incident in April involving Supervisor Todd Spitzer and determined he broke no laws.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Approves More Money for Streetcar Study
The additional spending will go toward studying alternative routes so the city doesn’t eminent domain a family hotel, restaurant and ice cream shop to make way for the streetcar.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Finance Expert Alleges Potential Securities Fraud by College District
John P. Johns is alleging that the Rancho Santiago Community College District likely violated laws by failing to properly account for $16 million in needed renovations at the now-shuttered Orange Education Center. A spokesman for the district calls the allegations baseless.
Posted inNews Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Reacts to Complaints About West Floral Park Vacation House
Council members addressed the issue of short-term rentals after residents complained about a West Floral Park home that has routinely been rented out to partying tourists.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Housing & Homelessness, Outdoors, Top Stories
Anaheim Councilwoman: Kick Homeless Out of Parks, Bring Dogs In
In response to resident complaints about homeless people in a city park, Councilwoman Lucille Kring suggested it be turned into a dog park. She also criticized churches for feeding homeless people at the park.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Animal Rights Activists Show Up in Force to Protest Shelter Conditions
The activists echoed scathing grand jury reports regarding the county’s animal shelter and demanded action. Supervisors, meanwhile, disagreed with grand jury reports but promised changes.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Union Leaders Assail Supervisors for Backtracking on Negotiations Promise
Orange County Employees Association officials showed up to the board meeting en masse to vent anger regarding COIN decision, which has delayed labor contract talks. Supervisors recessed the meeting and walked out.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Supervisors Delay CalOptima Board Appointment
Supervisors were scheduled to vote for one of two candidates for the year-old vacancy in the “public” seat, but appear to be seeking more candidates as both of the top contenders have strong ties to the hospital industry.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: No Civilian Oversight Over Police Is Better Than Faux Oversight
Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. writes that county supervisors shouldn’t spend $120,000 on studying police oversight models when they already know what to do, but are unwilling to do it.
