Council members authorized up to $500,000 in legal services to defend against a growing number of lawsuits challenging measure BB, the new law that legalizes and regulates medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
After Year of Scandal, Garden Grove Makes Transparency High Priority
Officials want to take steps to improve the city’s relationship with residents and the media after more than a year of dealing with fallout from nepotism revelations.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Top Stories
Councilwoman’s Work Reveals Limits of Disclosure Law
Fullerton Councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald is also a vice president at Curt Pringle & Associates, one of the county’s most influential lobbying firms.
Posted inInside the Newsroom, News Briefs
Voice of OC Publisher Talks Journalism With Daily Pilot
The Daily Pilot interviews Voice of OC publisher Norberto Santana Jr. about the responsibility of reporters to hold government accountable, his recent transition to publisher, and the state of the American newspaper.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Should Supervisors Have Greater Say in Work of Human Relations Council?
Supervisor Andrew Do said he wanted supervisors to get more involved before OC Human Relations’ contract is renewed next year. That didn’t sit well with Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Gaffe or Not, Sanchez’s Train Has Left the Station in Senate Race
While Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is under pressure for racially insensitive remarks, she isn’t likely to back up as the crowd of challengers builds for her congressional seat.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Reactions to Pulido Fine Range From Muted to Incensed
News of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s pending $13,000 fine for his involvement in a questionable real estate deal was greeted with a shrug by most of his colleagues. But others say it reveals a disparity in the justice system.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
OC Register: Former Sheriff Mike Carona Released From Prison Early
Former Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, who was convicted of witness tampering in 2009 following a federal corruption investigation, has been released from prison early.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Top Stories
Bugbee Ousted as Media Contact for Cal State Fullerton Newspaper
Christopher Bugbee, the university’s controversial spokesman who often locks horns with reporters, will no longer be working with student journalists.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Sanchez Jumps Into Race for Boxer’s U.S. Senate Seat
The nine-term Democratic U.S. congresswoman will go up against Attorney General Kamala Harris in what promises to be a hotly contested race in 2016. Former state Sen. Lou Correa followed Sanchez’s announcement with his intention to run for her House seat.
