The board approved more than $2.7 million in funding to several nonprofits for health outreach in communities of color and mended fences with the Santa Ana-based organization.
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All of the local news you can’t miss on what’s happening in Orange County today across all of the topics we cover.
CalOptima Names New Finance Chief
Patti McFarland, who comes from the Central California Alliance for Health, will earn $274,000.
On the Agenda
Orange County grapples with a potential budget loss of $73 million per year, and Santa Ana plans to oppose a ban on beach bonfires.
County Seeks Order to Seal Records of Bustamante Probe
Officials say revealing records of the internal investigation could jeopardize the former county executive’s right to a fair trial.
PBS Video: County Appeals Judgment of $147 Million
We delve into how a lobbying oversight could cost Orange County millions of dollars in revenue.
OC to Focus on Foster Children AWOL From Homes
About 30 foster children walk away from group homes in the Orange County each month.
Enterprise Group Criticizes Job Creation Tax Credit Loophole
An enterprise zones advocacy group condemned the loophole. Honda Center announced it would not seek the credits after the layoffs.
Five Years of County Records Restored to Website
The restoration came after Voice of OC reported the problem earlier this month.
County’s Top Lobbyist Wants Out
Her department is being blamed for not fixing a legislative glitch that is costing taxpayers $73 million each year in lost property taxes.
Honda Center Layoffs Could Mean Tax Credits for Firm
Because the arena is in an enterprise zone, Anaheim Arena Management could reap millions in tax credits when it replaces more than 400 employees it is laying off.









