San Clemente resident Cord Bauer writes that taxpayers should be on watch against plans by Orange County’s toll road agency to expand roadways in South County, arguing they are an expensive policy throwback to the Eisenhower era, packed full of bad side effects for both local residents and county taxpayers.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC brings families together through healthy communities coverage
In August 2015 Amy DePaul wrote about new approaches to helping the homeless for Voice of OC. “The approach, dubbed “housing first,” focuses on placing people a home, and then […]
Posted inGovernment, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Despite Spending $100 Million, County Hasn’t Audited Motorola Radio Costs in 15 Years
Over $100 million in taxpayer money has been spent since the most recent audit, which was in 2002. The aging system is proprietary, and no bids have been sought from other companies for its $140 million overhaul.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Spitzer Joins Closed Session After Being Assured DA Wrong About Conflict of Interest
County Counsel Leon Page said the conflict of interest claims were “simply not true.”
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
OC Supervisors’ Attempted Takeover of CalOptima Health Plan Appears Dead
In a public rebuke, one of Supervisor Andrew Do’s colleagues said Do has been pushing for the takeover because the health plan’s board refused to elect him chairman.
Posted inLaguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel Investigates Complaints Against Mayor And How To Possibly Remove Him
“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.”
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Rackauckas and Spitzer Clash Over Settlement Talks on DA Investigators’ Claims
It’s up to county supervisors to decide whether to settle the claims, which would prevent lawsuits. A settlement discussion is scheduled for Tuesday.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy
Anaheim Considers “Sunshine Ordinance” And Restrictions on Lobbyists
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.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
County Set to Approve No-Bid $25 Million Contract With Motorola for Emergency Radio Overhaul
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.
Posted inNews Briefs, Westminster
Westminster Staff, Council Say Tearful Goodbye to City Clerk
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.
