Newport Beach votes on restricting protests near homes, and Garden Grove decides on an ambitious housing project.
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Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Former High-Ranking County Exec Alleges Corrupt Culture
Kathleen Tahilramani, a former county Human Resources executive, is the third senior-level female employee to describe systematic harassment at the county and politicization of civilian jobs.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
PBS: Emotions High in Anaheim Over Voting Rights Suit
About 100 marched on Anaheim City Hall to demand that the city switch from citywide elections to voting districts.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
PBS Video: Lawsuit Claims Major Harassment Problems in County Government
Also on PBS: New Santa Ana City Manager David Cavazos is set to cost taxpayers upwards of $700,000 per year.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
CalOptima Officials Dedicate New Center for Disabled Elderly Residents
Ceremony included former CalOptima executives who initiated the program but left amid Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s reorganization of the agency.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Emerald Bay District to Contact State About Late Compensation Report
The service district hasn’t yet provided the most recent disclosure, which was due last year.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Will Receive Big Salary and Pension
David Cavazos, who was officially hired on Monday, will be eligible to receive a six-figure pension from Phoenix while also receiving more than $550,000 in compensation from Santa Ana in the coming year.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Approves Zoning for Homeless Shelters
The move was made to bring the city into compliance with a state Senate bill that requires cities to make land available for shelters.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Correa Bucks Key to County Solving Tax Dispute With State
A special allocation of $50 million in property taxes obtained by state Sen. Lou Correa is now a key chip in negotiations with Sacramento.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Reports Show Disney’s Heavy Hand in City’s Streetcar Design
Consultants reports show officials from the Disneyland Resort influenced a decision to adopt a more expensive design plan.
