County supervisors are increasingly taking advantage of a state law that allows lobbyists and wealthy contributors to give money and in-kind donations requested by elected officials for their favored charities or government-sponsored events.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Posted inDana Point, Investigative, Outdoors
Dana Point Sues Developer Over ‘Strandsgate’ Legal Fees
A ongoing legal battle in Dana Point centered on the rights of beachgoers versus those of property owners has taken a new twist with the city suing the developer of Strand at Headlands, claiming he owes taxpayers more than a half million dollars in legal fees.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Transportation
Eidt: Newport’s Banning Ranch Development Denied, Violates Coastal Act
The path forward requires a good faith effort working with the community, Native Nations, and environmentalists along with employing regenerative natural designs.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Responds to Criticism, Declares Civic Center Homeless Crisis
With the population of homeless people at the Civic Center ballooning to more than 450 and heavy criticism coming from the media and county officials, the Santa Ana City Council Tuesday declared a public health and safety crisis.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Supervisors to Santa Ana: ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ on Civic Center Homeless Crisis
The county Board of Supervisors during a special meeting Tuesday challenged Santa Ana leaders to decide before Election Day whether they will join with the county in an effort to address the homelessness crisis at the downtown Civic Center.
Posted inPress Releases
Former Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva Endorses Josh Newman 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 FORMER ASSEMBLYMEMBER SHARON QUIRK-SILVA ENDORSES […]
Posted inPress Releases
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Endorses Kim Bernice Nguyen for Garden Grove City Council District 6
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 9/6/2016 Contact: info@kimnguyen2016.com Congresswoman […]
Posted inPress Releases
Anaheim City Councilmembers Shirley McCracken and Irv Pickler Endorse Leonard Lahtinen for Anaheim City Council
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 ANAHEIM – Anaheim City Council […]
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
County Supervisors Approve New Contract for Deputy Sheriffs
The three-year contract, approved by board members unanimously and without discussion, will cost taxpayers an additional $62.2 million between now and 2019.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Earl: Orange County Water District Should Livestream Its Meetings
Orange County Water District claims it is committed to transparency and strives to be clear about its motivations, policy decisions and investments. So why not live-stream public meetings?
