The California State Senate removed Republican Sen. Janet Nguyen from its chambers Thursday after she made statements critical of the late Democratic Sen. Tom Hayden during a portion of the meeting typically reserved for memorializing constituents.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Immigration Agency Cancels Santa Ana Jail Contract
In a letter Thursday to city officials, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced they were triggering a 90-day period to cancel the contract, in reaction to decisions by the council to reduce the number of detainees who could be housed there.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Hutchens: OC Sheriff Clarifies OCSD’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens explains the exact role the Orange County Sheriff’s Department plays when it comes to enforcing immigration. She is clear that immigration law is the responsibility of the federal government and not the Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Mayor, Police Chief Upset by Video of Off-Duty LAPD Officer Confrontation with Teens
Mayor Tom Tait and Chief Raul Quezada said they were “disturbed” by video footage of an altercation between an off duty cop and a group of teens, and pledged to do a “fair” and “impartial” investigation into the incident.
Posted inPress Releases
Steve Craig Named Chairman of New Majority Orange County
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Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Assemblyman Seeks Valley Fever Funding, Overhaul of Reporting Guidelines
Bill would add $2 million to a state fund for valley fever vaccine research and create guidelines for how local, state and federal agencies report cases.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Hundreds Protest Anaheim Arrest of Teens in Confrontation with Off-Duty LAPD Officer
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and a city board responsible for hearing public grievances will address the controversy created by a confrontation between an off-duty Los Angeles police officer, who apparently fired his gun, and a group of teens that led to a demonstration by more than 200 people and the arrest of 23.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Plans Legal Defense Fund for Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation
In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the City Council told city staff to work with nonprofits and law schools and develop a plan to provide lawyers for Santa Ana residents who are at risk of deportation but can’t afford an attorney.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westminster
Westminster to Spend More on Homeless Services
With new revenue from a recent sales tax increase starting in April, council members hired two police officers, and plan to add part-time code enforcement workers and other services aimed at helping the homeless.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Homelessness, Housing, and Airport Concerns Dominate County Supervisors Meeting
Members of the public raised concerns about a shortage of housing options for homeless people, a troubling county economic future, and alleged improprieties by supervisors in choosing a major airport contractor.
