As part of a settlement in California Voting Rights Act lawsuit reached Wednesday, Fullerton must start the process of dividing the city into election districts, according to a press release from groups suing the city.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
County Counsel’s Office Knew About Secret Inmate Tracking System
In the latest revelation stemming from the jailhouse informants scandal, a court transcript shows that the Orange County Counsel’s office has known for at least a decade about “TRED,” a secret system that tracks the location of jail inmates and allowed sheriff’s deputies to strategically place informants.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Council Approves Ticket Tax Protection for Disneyland
In Wednesday’s wee hours, Anaheim City Council members approved a 45-year deal that would reimburse Disneyland for any entertainment tax levied on the mega-resort in exchange for promises of up to $1.5 billion in investments to its theme parks.
Posted inNews Briefs
In Rare Move, County Prosecutor Runs Against Sitting Judge
The upcoming re-election of a Superior Court judge has taken an uncommon twist, after a county prosecutor jumped into the race – and picked up a major endorsement from her colleagues.
Posted inAnaheim, Community Opinion, Countywide
Moreno: Please Do Not Vote for the Disney Tax-Exemption
Anaheim activist Jose Moreno says that approving this binding deal after a holiday weekend with only 10 days notice goes counter to values of transparency and public deliberation.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Electeds Financed by Disneyland Rushed to Support Tax Shield for Resort
Anaheim City Council members Kris Murray and Jordan Brandman were the first to announce their support for a deal protecting Disneyland from a ticket tax. They’ve also benefitted the most from the mega-resort’s campaign spending.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster
Former Westminster City Clerk Claims Harassment, Retaliation in Lawsuit
Robin Roberts said she became a target of Councilwoman Margie Rice and other officials after she complained about potential Brown Act violations, unreported campaign contributions and conflicts of interest.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Xerox Collapse Should Fuel Calls for Outside Oversight
Santana writes that the total collapse of the county’s largest IT contract with Xerox should refocus the debate on adding oversight to county contracting.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
DA Announces Committee to Examine Prosecutorial Misconduct
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has empaneled a committee of five independent attorneys to examine his office’s controversial, and at-times, illegal use of jailhouse informants.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Health & Wellness
Spencer: Santa Ana Needs to Protect it’s Blue Gold
Santa Ana activist Madeleine Spencer writes about a California water tour organized by Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michelle Martinez that opened her eyes about protecting Santa Ana’s water resources.
