Orange County supervisors, who’ve faced years of criticism for the conditions at the county’s dilapidated World War II-era animal shelter, approved a series of contracts Tuesday to start the design and construction of a new shelter in Tustin.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
Wrongful Termination Suit by Former Assessor’s Office Staffers Headed for Trial
The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court by two longtime employees in the county Assessor’s Office, alleges they were fired for reporting numerous illegal acts within the agency, is likely to head to a jury trial in October.
Posted inFullerton, News Briefs
Clapping Is Back at Fullerton City Council Meetings
After facing public outcry, council members backtracked from a proposal to ban clapping at regular council meetings. And they updated meeting rules in hopes of making the public more involved.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana
What Would it Cost to Shut Down Santa Ana’s Jail?
The Santa Ana City Council is, for the first time, publicly considering whether to shutter its controversial city jail. But a back-of-the-napkin analysis of the potential costs of such a decision shows why it’s a “tough nut to crack.”
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Perkins: North Tustin Sewers Shaky as a Fiddler on the Roof
LAFCO to decide on coveted Sewer Area 7 this Wednesday. One North Tustin resident calls out John Withers, a key decision maker, as wearing too many hats.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Can the Red Cross Handle Disaster Response in OC?
When they review their contract with the Red Cross Tuesday, county supervisors will get a chance to confirm the budgets, staff and volunteers the charity has in place in Orange County for large disasters.
Posted inPress Releases
Dr. Ari Grayson of Laguna Beach Announces His Candidacy for State Senate
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Dr. Ari Grayson CA 37th […]
Posted inPress Releases
Rep. Loretta Sanchez Statement on 51st Anniversary of Elementary & Secondary Education Act
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON […]
Posted inPress Releases
Latest LAFCO Report Recommends IRWD
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Latest LAFCO […]
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Councilman Lashes Out Against County Supervisor
Councilman Vincent Sarmiento last week unleashed a stinging rebuttal to criticism of city officials’ handling of the homeless problem by Supervisor Shawn Nelson.
