Wylie Aitken will replace Charles Black, a controversial figure who clashed with the city’s mayor, as a lead negotiator on a new stadium lease deal with the Angels baseball team.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
County CEO Mike Giancola to Retire in September
Orange County government’s top executive plans to retire in September, less than two-and-a-half years after he was promoted to the high post.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy
Anaheim to Put Anti-Tax Measure on Ballot
Councilwoman Kris Murray’s proposed ballot measure would make it harder to implement new taxes. Meanwhile, council members rejected measures by Mayor Tom Tait that would make it more difficult to borrow and grant hotel subsidies.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Wellness District Proposal Gets Mixed Response From Santa Ana Council
Council members attempted to stake out a middle ground, with a majority supporting adding new branding to Fourth Street to reflect its Latino character, but rejecting other aspects of the proposal including subsidies for health-focused small businesses.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Protestors Take Aim at DA Over Gang Injunction, Political Corruption
Dozens gathered at the Orange County Courthouse to express their displeasure at District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ actions.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Top Finance Official: County Pension System on ‘Very Good Track’
Following years of dire warnings from political leaders and concessions by employees, the Orange County government’s retirement system is on its way to the 80-percent funding level, which finance officials say represents a healthy system.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Supervisor: County Needs to Focus More on Diversity
Supervisor Andrew Do highlights perceptions that the county’s management structure is too homogeneous.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Sources: County Fires Housing Authority Employees for Misconduct
The county is terminating five employees in response to findings from a personnel investigation into misconduct at the agency, according to sources.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Will Debate Downtown ‘Wellness District’
The district would affirm the downtown’s Latino character and promote well-being of its working-class residents in the face of gentrification. Critics say it smacks of reverse racism and would be unwelcoming to newcomers.
Posted inAnaheim
Controversial Ballot Measures on Anaheim Council Agenda
Members of Anaheim City Council are expected to vote Tuesday on a trio of measures that would significantly impact how the city collects taxes, incurs debts, and doles out subsidies.
