When Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen is sworn in today, he will become the youngest person and first person of color to occupy the city’s top elected office. It’s not […]
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Judge Grants State Subpoenas for Nguyen Donors
Orange County Superior Court Judge David Hoffer has granted state subpoenas for the bank, phone and email records of 11 donors to State Senator Janet Nguyen, saying, “there is good cause” to examine those as part of a political money laundering investigation.
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Amid Backlash From Residents, Garden Grove City Manager Steps Down
After a year of political tumult, Matthew Fertal abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday. Meanwhile, residents showed up in force to the City Council meeting in protest of a deal for the departed fire chief.
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Garden Grove City Manager Announces Resignation
Matthew Fertal told city staff that he plans to step down at the end of the year.
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Garden Grove Retraces Steps on Fire Chief’s Illegal Deal
Garden Grove city council members appear to be backpedaling on a questionable contract approved in secret for former Fire Chief David Barlag, now placing the item on the public agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
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Broadwater Calls Off Garden Grove Recount
After just one day of contesting ballots at the OC Registrar of Voters’ office, Garden Grove’s incumbent Mayor Bruce Broadwater called off a recount and conceded the race to his challenger, Bao Nguyen.
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FPPC: Red Flags in Nguyen Campaign Committee Records
In recent court documents, the FPPC points to red flags in the campaign records of the committee, Friends of Supervisor Janet Nguyen.
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Andrew Do Announces Candidacy to Fill Nguyen’s Supervisor Seat
First District Chief of Staff Andrew Do announced Thursday his candidacy for a special election to fill his boss’s Supervisor seat, releasing a high-profile slate of politicians chairing his campaign.
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OC Animal Care Director Departing Amid Questions About Agency
Orange County Animal Care Director Ryan Drabek is departing to accept a job in Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, the agency is being sued by a former employee and rescue group for mismanagement and retaliation.
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After 15 Vote Loss, Broadwater Seeks Recount
Garden Grove’s incumbent Mayor Bruce Broadwater is seeking a recount after Tuesday’s certification of votes showed him losing to his challenger, Bao Nguyen.
