Following a controversial column by new OCBA President, several lawyers are calling on OCBA leadership to address this controversy by formally announcing a program of mandatory bias training for its leadership and staff.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Costa Mesa Property Eyed as Site for Mental Health Service Center
The state may shutter a 114-acre property that currently houses developmentally disabled adults. Homeless advocates, and a state senator, say the property should be re-purposed as a center for homeless people and others who need temporary housing and mental health services.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Protesters Fight Plans to Push Homeless From Santa Ana Riverbed
More than 30 protesters gathered at the Santa Ana riverbed Monday to demonstrate against apparent plans by county officials to push out dozens of homeless people who live along its banks.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Anatomy of a Police State
Whether it’s before the Republican Orange County Board of Supervisors or the Democratic Santa Ana City Council, the public safety debate at the local level is one characterized by a toxic mix of unchecked spending and secrecy.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Researchers Hoping Valley Fever Vaccine Won’t Just Go to the Dogs
A canine vaccine against valley fever, a fungal disease that sometimes leads to significant disability and even death, could be available within the next 10 years. And the work to save dogs could also advance efforts to create a vaccine for people.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Deal for New County Law Enforcement Watchdog Nixed
A plan by Orange County supervisors to hire a former state prosecutor to be the director of the county’s Office of Independent Review has been scuttled. Supervisors apparently jumped gun on announcing the deal, and now are back to square one in their search.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Cops Fired After Pot Shop Raid Could Get Their Jobs Back
One of the officers has been given his job back by the city’s personnel board, and the City Council is slated to decide next Tuesday whether to appeal it in Superior Court. The other two officers are also seeking to have their firings reversed.
Posted inPress Releases
OC Fair receives industry honor for community programs
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. Media contact: Terry Moore Communications […]
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
McCaffrey: Costs of the Museum House Election in Question
Bob McCaffrey argues the cost for the Museum House ballot measure in Newport Beach may be lower than former council member Curry previously suggested. Mailing of the petition documents may not be required.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Anaheim Neighborhoods Have Become Parking Battlegrounds
Faced with an influx of cars from other neighborhoods, Anaheim homeowners have increasingly pushed the city for permit-only parking on their streets. But that has forced apartment dwellers to park blocks — and in some cases nearly a mile — from their homes.
