A rundown of news stories for South Orange County residents about races for the 45th, 48th and 49th Congressional Districts, district attorney, sheriff and county supervisor.
Yearly Archives: 2018
Posted inAnaheim, Economy
Bernie Sanders Joins Roundtable with Disneyland Workers
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) joined Disneyland workers in a roundtable discussion and rally in Anaheim Saturday.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Ellis: Padilla’s Facts Are Wrong About Baugh Role in OC Fairgrounds Privatization
Former OC Fair Board Member David Ellis writes that his former colleague, David Padilla, is factually wrong in his claims that Congressional Candidate Scott Baugh was involved in Governor Schwarzenegger’s decision to sell the Orange County fairgrounds. Ellis argues Baugh didn’t work for any of the firms retained by the fair board during the failed privatization effort.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Ackerman: Baugh Had No Role on OC Fairgrounds Failed Privatization Effort
Former State Senator and Lobbyist Dick Ackerman takes issue with allegations forwarded by former OC Fair Board Member David Padilla about the role of Congressional Candidate, Scott Baugh, in the failed effort to privatize the OC Fairgrounds, saying Baugh had no role and Padilla has his facts wrong.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lopez: Shortsightedness and a Continued NIMBY Culture
A history of inaction, combined with short sightedness on behalf of county leadership has exacerbated the growing homeless crisis in Orange County, argues Michael Lopez, who takes a deeper look at what homelessness looks like, along with some solutions to consider and missteps to avoid. Lopez argues it all begins with holding leadership accountable.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Baran: Irvine Voters, Put Democracy Before Development
Jeanne Baran, an Irvine resident, argues voters shouldn’t give a free pass to the development community. Baran stresses that developers and the city council need to be held accountable, arguing Voting No on Measure D protects citizen rights to petition their government.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Padilla: Scott Baugh Was at Center of Rigged Sweetheart Deal To Sell OC Fairgrounds
David Padilla, former OC Fair board member reminds the public of the individuals, including Congressional Candidate Scott Baugh, that were involved in the failed attempted effort to privatized the OC Fairgrounds.
Posted inPress Releases
Desalination Deal Draws Criticism from Groups Concerned about Water Affordability
Today Orange County Water District released the terms of a new agreement with Poseidon Water for a corporate desalination plant proposed for Huntington Beach.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Grand Jury Selected
Nineteen Orange County residents were selected on May 23, 2018, to serve on the Grand Jury for a one-year term that begins when the jurors take the oath of office on June 29.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Candidate For District Attorney Reinstated by State Bar
The State Bar of California has ended a suspension for Lenore Albert-Sheridan, a lawyer running for District Attorney.
