Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada has filed a claim against the city alleging its policies “led directly to polarization” of the police department and resulted in 87 percent of police union voters deciding they had no confidence in the chief
Yearly Archives: 2017
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Judge Set to Rule on Whether Seal Beach Mass Murderer Faces Death Penalty
Attorneys gave their final arguments at a hearing Thursday, which addresses allegations by the defense that the failure by prosecutors and the Sheriff’s Department to turn over records in the past – and the potential that they still haven’t turned over everything – suggest Dekraai won’t receive a fair penalty trial and he should be spared the death penalty.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
La Familia: Where Santa Ana’s Parents “Come Out” to Their Communities
La Familia, the monthly Spanish-language meetings in which parents of Santa Ana youths discuss how to support their children who come out as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Hernandez: Make Out-of-State Visitors Follow Our Gun Laws: Defeat HR 38
Deborah Hernandez writes that tourists from around the country who flock to Orange County’s beaches and amusement parks shouldn’t be allowed to bring in their concealed weapons. Yet that could soon change, Hernandez writes, if the U.S. Congress passes HR 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Briscoe: County of Orange “Dirty Filthy Secret Hiring” Stopped by the Courts
Ocean View School District Trustee John Briscoe writes about his successful lawsuit against the County of Orange regarding the public accessibility of public employee hiring information.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Public Wins, Politicians Lose on Secrecy in OC
Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. writes that Orange County supervisors should reimburse local taxpayers for the more than $120,000 in legal fees they just had to pay Voice of OC after losing a public records lawsuit. It likely won’t be the last time the courts are needed to pry public records loose and Santana says Voice of OC will stay on the case.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Council Picks 6th Ranked Firm for Great Park Wifi Upgrade
The Irvine City Council, citing fears that pending state legislation could cost it money, rejected its staff’s top ranked firms and instead awarded one of the lowest-rated companies a contract to help upgrade wireless communications inside the Great Park.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Supervisors Vote to Pay Voice of OC $121,396 in Legal Costs After Losing Public Records Case
County Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted to pay Voice of OC $121,396 in legal fees after losing a Superior Court case for refusing to release public records about Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s handcuffing a preacher at a Wahoo’s restaurant.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Top Stories
Helicopter Rescue Dispute Escalates Between Sheriff and Fire Officials
Fire Authority officials say they’ve been performing air rescues for over 20 years and are well-equipped for the job, but that in recent years sheriff’s helicopter crews have been racing to the scene and taking control.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Newport Beach
Kiff: Insider’s Guide to Newport Beach City Council Meeting
Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff offers insights into this week’s city council meeting. This week, Council members will consider various infrastructure projects from roadway improvement to a sea wall on Balboa Island.
