A scaled-down version of a controversial consulting contract between the Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation and an entity funded by the Saudi Arabian government was approved by the foundation’s board in December.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Posted inCorrections, Countywide, Government, Top Stories
State Watchdog Fines Funder of OC Ethics Commission Measure
The state Fair Political Practices Commission is fining the campaign committee behind a ballot measure for a county ethics commission because it failed to disclose funding of a robocall call featuring Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Anaheim Leaders Criticized for Muddled Approach to Sanctuary City Issue
While a number of cities across California have loudly declared themselves sanctuaries from federal immigration authorities, in Anaheim — which is more than half Latino — officials are approaching the issue with caution.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Local Officials Have the Power to Alleviate Housing Crisis
Orange County residents carry the highest housing cost burden in California, according to a new state report. Local elected officials can change that by developing smart policies and engaging with the communities they serve.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Curry: Council Voter Suppression to Cost Taxpayers Millions
An election that would have cost less than $200,000 may now cost millions because Newport Beach City Council members created a 10-pound document aimed at frustrating opponents of a housing development, writes former Mayor Keith Curry, who is calling on the new council to avoid these costs by rescinding approvals for the Museum Tower project.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Baker: Newport Beach Voters Overwhelmingly Support Museum House Referendum Petition in Under Two Weeks
Will the signatures of 13,730 Newport Beach residents cause city council members to engage with, rather than ignore their constituents? asks Dennis Baker, a leader in the campaign against a luxury condo tower known as the Museum House.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Kiff: Insider’s Guide to Newport Beach City Council Meeting
Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff offers residents a rundown of what’s coming at this week’s city council meeting, which this week is light but does include mayoral appointments.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Reiff: Krom Defends Great Park Legacy, Raps Project’s “Commercialization”
Former Irvine Mayor Beth Krom looks back at her career with Rick Reiff talking about the battle against a regional airport in Irvine along with the challenges of the Great Park and life beyond public office.
Posted inSanta Ana
In Santa Ana Power Struggle, This Woman Holds the Cards
After last week’s surprise ouster of City Manager David Cavazos, the extent to which there will be a significant shift in the city’s power dynamics will likely come down to the motivations of Councilwoman Michele Martinez.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
DA Fills Position Recommended by Panel in Wake of Snitch Scandal
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has promoted one of his top subordinates, Jim Tanizaki, to be his second-in-command in response to recommendations from an independent panel of attorneys.
