Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were openly and actively encouraged to cultivate jailhouse informants to aid prosecutors and the department covered its tracks as revelations about the program unfolded in court, according to a 72-page motion filed by Assistant Public Defender Scott Sanders Thursday.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Posted inPress Releases
Banning Ranch Conservancy Wins California Supreme Court Lawsuit Against the City of Newport Beach
The Banning Ranch Conservancy, a local non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Banning Ranch as permanent public open space, won its lawsuit in a unanimous decision of the California Supreme Court. The suit challenged the Newport Beach City Council’s approval of its Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and its approval of the Newport Banning Ranch project.
Posted inPress Releases
Take a Hike With OCTA in Ferber Ranch
The Orange County Transportation Authority invites families with children of all ages to participate in a short and easy free hike at Ferber Ranch Wilderness Preserve on Saturday, April 8.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
State AG To Seek Death Penalty For Mass Shooter Scott Dekraai
Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced he will seek the death penalty against Scott Evans Dekraai.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Piedra: Santa Ana Must Chart a New Path, Invest More in Youth Programs
Santa Ana spends 53% of its budget on police. Yet youth programs and services are far behind. Youth lose out when punishment is the priority. Is there a better way? This Saturday, youth leaders are convening a festival in Santa Ana to envision a different path.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Shawn Nelson Issues Call-to-Action to Find Beds for Homeless
Supervisor Shawn Nelson said homelessness should be treated as an emergency and directed staff to research ways to quickly provide a bed for every homeless person in Orange County, even creating campgrounds on county-owned properties.
Posted inPress Releases
Sharon Quirk-Silva Honors 59 Women of Distinction at Orange County Ceremony
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, (D – Orange County) honored 59 women on Saturday at the 65th Assembly District’s annual Women of Distinction event. The event took place on Saturday, March 25th, at the Fullerton Public Library.
Posted inPress Releases
Senator Newman Honors Women Making a Difference in Senate District 29
Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) honored 15 extraordinary women who work or live in the 17 cities in California’s 29th Senate District and who are making a difference in their communities as this year’s honorees of Senate District 29’s 2017 “Women of the Year” Awards.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Todd Spitzer Disputes Former Staffer’s Wrongful Firing Lawsuit
In a news release, Spitzer calls the allegations by Christine Richters “false,” “disheartening, misleading, and simply untrue.” He says he fired Richters because she refused to learn basic computer skills that were necessary for her job.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Richard Sanchez to Lead OC Health Care Agency
Assistant Director Richard Sanchez will assume the top role at the end of March, when Director Mark Refowitz retires.
