Laguna Niguel Investigates Complaints Against Mayor And How To Possibly Remove Him
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“It’s a witch hunt,” Mayor Jerry Slusiewicz said during his opening comments on Monday night’s special meeting. “It’s a massive squandering of taxpayer resources.”
Rackauckas and Spitzer Clash Over Settlement Talks on DA Investigators’ Claims
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It’s up to county supervisors to decide whether to settle the claims, which would prevent lawsuits. A settlement discussion is scheduled for Tuesday.
Anaheim Considers “Sunshine Ordinance” And Restrictions on Lobbyists
Anaheim
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Anaheim City Council members are considering a “sunshine ordinance” that would restrict city officials and employees from influencing city decisions until two years after their employment ends, and require paid lobbyists to register with the city.
County Set to Approve No-Bid $25 Million Contract With Motorola for Emergency Radio Overhaul
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As the 1990s-era equipment becomes obsolete, county supervisors and Sheriff Sandra Hutchens have opted not to ask other companies what they could offer as a replacement for the current system. The upgrade project is expected to cost $140 million.
Westminster Staff, Council Say Tearful Goodbye to City Clerk
Amanda Jensen
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The Westminster City Council Wednesday night gave an emotional tribute to former City Clerk Amanda Jensen, who was shot and killed July 16 by a Los Alamitos police captain.
Rejón: Suppression Alone is Not the Answer
Community Opinion
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Fernando Rejón of the Urban Peace Institute writes that Santa Ana and county leaders should follow the lead of cities who have been successful at reducing violence by integrating community-led organizations to support public safety efforts with a public health approach that can reduce crime in a permanent manner.
Robbins: The Facade That Is Anaheim’s “People’s Council”
Community Opinion
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Anaheim resident Daniel Robbins challenges Anaheim’s new city council majority after nearly a year in office to move on policy goals that were expressed during the past election.
Los Alamitos Police Captain Fatally Shot Westminster Clerk With His Weapon, Coroner Reports
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Los Alamitos Police Department Capt. Rick Moore fatally shot Westminster City Clerk Amanda Jensen three times with his personal weapon, according to the Orange County Coroner.
Long Beach Deputy Chief David Hendricks Named Fullerton Police Chief
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David Hendricks, a 24-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), is the new Fullerton chief of police, a position that hadn’t had a permanent chief for the past eight months.
Coast District Approves Resolution to Transition to Trustee Elections by District Areas
Press Releases
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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:
July 20, 2017
NEWS RELEASE
COAST DISTRICT APPROVES RESOLUTION TO TRANSITION TO TRUSTEE ELECTIONS BY DISTRICT AREAS
COSTA MESA, CA – During the July 19, 2017 regularly scheduled board meeting, the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees approved Resolution 17-21, stating the intention to transition from at-large to by-trustee area elections. The District has a long history of electing trustees who are members of a minority group. In past elections, voters in all parts of the District elected all trustees at-large, although each trustee resides in a separate one of the five designated areas of the District.