Orange County resident David L. Bahnsen writes that real tax reform involves real tough choices. And that’s why its tough to achieve.
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Reiff: Recall Target State Sen. Josh Newman Says He’s ‘Not a Politician, Not a Lefty, a Centrist’
Rick Reiff talks to State Sen. Josh Newman, who criticizes the recall effort launched against him after voting for a car tax, arguing he’s a centrist Democrat not an extreme leftist ideologue.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Syed: Welcome Amazon, But …
In the bid to attract an Amazon HQ to local cities, Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development, writes that city leaders need to be careful about offering public subsidies to private interests.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OC Democratic Party, Labor Federation Officials Accused of Sexual Harassment and Abuse
A former Orange County Democratic Party official and a high-ranking member of the Orange County Labor Federation have been accused of sexual harassment and abuse, amid a national scandal in which women from Hollywood to the state capitol have come forward with reports of sexual wrongdoing.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Galloway Joins the Race for Anaheim Mayor
Former Anaheim City Councilwoman Lorri Galloway has thrown her hat into the race for Anaheim mayor, joining four other candidates campaigning to replace incumbent Mayor Tom Tait, who is termed out in 2018.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Residents Will Continue to Fight Unnecessary and Irresponsible Desalination Project
Today, more than 100 conservation and environmental justice advocates gathered at City Hall to urge the California State Lands Commission to take a reality check and defer action on an unnecessary, expensive, and irresponsible desalination plant. If approved by state and regional agencies, the desalination plant would drive up water bills, set back climate progress, and harm ocean wildlife.
Posted inPress Releases
The State Bar of California issues fraud alert, warns the public to watch for and report potential legal fraud in response to recent fires
The State Bar of California is warning the public to watch out for and report potential fraud in response to the recent fires across the state.
Posted inPress Releases
Developer Selected for Dana Point Harbor Revitalization
A master developer for the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan has been selected by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors. By unanimous vote, the Board has selected Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC (DPHP) as the primary developer.
Posted inSanta Ana
Divided Santa Ana Council Gets Personal While Appointing New City Manager
“This is probably the most political and divisive city council Santa Ana has had,” Councilwoman Michele Martinez said as the council debated the appointment. “Let’s be honest with each other. We really don’t like one another, and we really don’t trust one another.”
Posted inIrvine
Petition Targets Vet Cemetery Decision
Although Irvine council members approved a land swap to move the veterans cemetery from near the Great Park to the 5 and 405 interchange, a petition started Oct. 13 could change that.
