The Laguna Niguel City Council is adding more oversight and transparency to dealings with its 674 city contractors by having the council’s Investment Banking Audit Committee start reviewing the contracts and spending.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Seal Beach, Top Stories
Dekraai Sentenced to 8 Consecutive Life Terms in State Prison
Scott Evans Dekraai, who committed the worst mass shooting in Orange County history at a Seal Beach beauty salon in 2011, was sentenced Friday to eight consecutive life terms in state prison without the possibility of parole, one term for each of his eight victims.
Posted inPress Releases
Former Clerk in Orange County Superior Court Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering
A former clerk of the Orange County Superior Court was sentenced today to 135 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme in which he was paid approximately $420,000 dollars in bribes to “fix” criminal cases and traffic offenses on terms favorable to hundreds of defendants without the knowledge of prosecutors or judges.
Posted inIrvine
Anger Over Veterans Cemetery Rumblings in Irvine
The Irvine City Council is rumored to have scheduled a closed session discussion of the veterans cemetery during its Sept. 26 meeting. The discussion reportedly will include using 100 acres of the veterans cemetery land for hotels, homes or other commercial purposes until the land is needed to bury veterans.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County May Allow Immediate Destruction of Texts and Email
The plan could be illegal, according to two attorneys who specialize in California public records law.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Barbara Venezia joins Voice of OC board of directors
Barbara Venezia has joined the Voice of OC board of directors bringing her energy and deep knowledge of Orange County to the team. “Beyond being an inspiring person, Barbara is […]
Posted inIrvine, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: OC Vets Cemetery in Irvine Stuck?
Irvine City staff are asking questions about the future of idle portions of a proposed 125-acre veterans’ cemetery – possibly eyeing vacant parcels for commercial development. Veteran leaders are publicly worrying that an expected Tuesday vote to finalize a controversial land swap for the vets cemetery could be in doubt along with key aspects of the deal to bring a state veterans’ cemetery to Irvine.
Posted inAliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Safety, Security & Justice, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Stanton, Yorba Linda
13 Cities Pressure OC Sheriff on Contract Costs
All 13 cities that contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for their police services have voted to conduct a study to examine and possibly help curb some of the costs.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Amid Hepatitis A Outbreaks, Orange County Focuses on Vaccination
While Los Angeles and San Diego counties have declared outbreaks of hepatitis A, local health officials say an outbreak has not come to Orange County, although they are “very concerned.”
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Irvine, Orange, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Wants County to Shelter Homeless People on Vacant Irvine Land, Considers Suing
The Santa Ana City Council is considering filing a lawsuit against the county – and inviting other cities to join – alleging mismanagement of the millions of dollars in federal homelessness money the county gets each year.
