The board adopted a contract affecting nearly 500 county lawyers, most in the public defender, district attorney and county agency offices.
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Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
On the Agenda
County CEO salary discussions are expected to heat up again, and Lake Forest considers instituting greater transparency.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Stanton, Top Stories
Little City Makes Big Strides to Help Its Homeless Population
While so many cities “criminalize homelessness,” Stanton has changed its approach and has gone from having a bad homeless problem to being a model for how to deal with the vexing issue.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
State Says It’s Ready for Obamacare, but Overworked Doctors Don’t Agree
In less than a year, California will try to make good on Obamacare’s promise to deliver healthcare to 1 million more poor residents. Yet in some places it’s already difficult for poor people to find a doctor.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Fair Board Calls on DA to Re-Examine Privatization Bid
After more than three years of controversy, the Fair Board is moving on from its investigation of the failed privatization effort.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Disney Expansion Is Reason for $319-Million Streetcar Proposal
Anaheim Councilwoman Kris Murray acknowledges that cars must come off the road in order for Disneyland to open a third gate.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Friday on PBS: Orange County Register Limits Political Ads
We discuss the newspaper barring political ads that challenge politicians by name.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Supervisors OK Final Round of Stimulus Money For Housing
Mercy House will receive about $1 million to buy and rehabilitate two homes in the Anaheim area.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
OC Register Alters Ad Policy After Politicians Complain
The newspaper refuses to publish a local activist’s ads criticizing Anaheim Councilwomen Kris Murray and Gail Eastman after the two complained.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Supervisors Perform Tricky Dance Around County CEO Pay Issue
Orange County supervisors attempted to conduct public salary negotiations with Santa Barbara County CEO Chandra Wallar without naming her.
