In Wake of Dog’s Abuse and Killing, County Exploring ‘Do Not Adopt’ List
animal shelter
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The discussion was prompted by the recent sexual abuse and killing of a 5-year-old pit bull that was adopted last month from a free county program.
New Contract Gives Raise to Most County Workers in OC
labor contract
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Most county employees – including mental health workers, public health nurses, social workers, and sheriff’s special officers – will receive a 2.5 percent raise in the coming months.
OC Needle Exchange Plans to Open in September, as County Asks Court to Block It
needle exchange
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The program faces staunch opposition from the county and the four cities where the state authorized it to operate. A court hearing on whether to block it could come later this month or next month.
Supervisors’ Secret Policymaking is Updated Amid Legal Questions
ad hoc committees
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“The public gets very suspect, and sometimes rightfully so, that…the board is formulating policy behind closed doors,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Policeman Confronts Reporter For Taking Photos of Him Detaining Homeless Man
Housing & Homelessness
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American courts have held the public and journalists have the right to film government officials, including police, carrying out official actions in public.
With Hundreds of Homeless Back on Streets, Judge Sets Friday Hearing
Housing & Homelessness
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The hearing is in response to the closure of armory shelters, which pushed over 200 homeless people into local communities where it’s illegal to camp in public.
Fire Evacuation Issues Force County Re-Do of 340-Home Development
Esperanza Hills
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An appeals court blocked the Esperanza Hills project because supervisors approved it without minimum evacuation standards.
County Names Candidates and Donors Who May Have Exceeded Campaign Limits
campaign finance
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Orange County officials released the names of six candidates and 18 donors involved in returned campaign donations that may have exceeded legal limits, after previously declining to make them public.
State Investigating Conflict Allegations Against Supervisor Andrew Do
campaign contributions
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The probe centers on Do’s involvement in contract decisions at CalOptima, the county’s health care organization for low-income and elderly people.
County Won’t Name Everyone Who Broke Campaign Money Laws
campaign finance
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Supervisors structured the county enforcement so that when violators are caught by the county enforcement officials, they can return the illegal money and the matter goes away quietly.