As local GOP lawmakers take ‘no earmark’ pledge, Newport Beach is turning to Sen. Diane Feinstein and Rep. Loretta Sanchez for help with dredging of its harbor.
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Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
‘A Massively Undecided’ Race for Orange County Treasurer
Poll shows that 65 percent of likely voters have no idea who they want as the next Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Costa Mesa Talks in Public – and Private – About Fairgrounds Deal
City prepares to meet next week’s state deadline with $100 million public/private partnership idea.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Digging Deep into Sheriff’s Race Poll
Details, details, details on who is supporting who in the June primary.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Hutchens Leads Sheriff’s Race But Undecideds Loom Large
Incumbent has a double-digit lead over challengers in Voice of OC/Probolsky Research poll. However, 54 percent of poll respondents have not made their choice, meaning independent expenditures could play a large role.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Is an Elected Treasurer the Best Thing for Orange County?
Voters are not keen on giving up their right to choose their leaders. But the county’s recent history has some arguing that the treasurer should be appointed.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Life in the Land of Few Earmarks
It is fair to say that GOP pledge to avoid earmarks entirely will mean tens of millions less for Orange County.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Sheriff’s LA Story Might be Working Against Her
Hutchens’ Opponents in the June election are painting her Los Angeles-style policies as a turn off to OC voters.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Government, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Righeimer Accidentally Informed Reporter of Mystery Advisor
Costa Mesa official thought he was leaving a message for a fellow insider about the latest addition to the fairgrounds negotiating team. But he’d called a reporters’ phone.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Meet the New OCFA Firefighting Force…Same as the Old One?
The fire authority has made improvements since the 2007 Santiago fire exposed its inadequacies. But questions remain as to whether it is ready for another big wildfire.
