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Countywide, Top Stories

Happy 460 Day!

by Voice of OC Feb 1, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Thursday was the deadline when candidates must file their campaign disclosures for the second half of 2012.

Countywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories

Nguyen Fights Back Against Grand Jury Investigation

by Voice of OC Jan 31, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The supervisor defended herself Wednesday against a withering grand jury report, declaring that no hospital lobbyists influenced major changes to the board of directors of CalOptima.

Anaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories

Anaheim Council Meetings to Include Spanish Translation

by Voice of OC Jan 30, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Council members turn down an option to hire a professional translation service for $21,000, opting for a less expensive option where city staff translates for about $5,000, just under the costs of catering the council’s closed sessions.

Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories

Former CalOptima Board Members Push Back at Nguyen

by Voice of OC Jan 30, 2013Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Two former CalOptima board members blast Supervisor Janet Nguyen about grand jury allegations of lobbyist ties to health care ordinance changes. Nguyen meets with reporters Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Countywide, Top Stories

$73-Million Property Tax Controversy Has Its Day in OC Superior Court

by Voice of OC Jan 30, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Judge says he will decide soon whether county government must turn over the cash to the state.

Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation

On The Agenda

by Voice of OC Jan 29, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Santa Ana looks for an interim city manager, and county leaders increase their campaign contribution limit.

Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories

Medical Industry Gave to Nguyen Campaign During CalOptima Overhaul

by Voice of OC Jan 29, 2013Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The county supervisor raised about $50,000 in campaign contributions from the medical industry during the nine months after she began reshaping CalOptima’s board to give health providers a stronger voice.

Countywide, Top Stories

State Challenges OC Supervisors in Superior Court Over Property Taxes

by Voice of OC Jan 29, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Last year the county grabbed $73 million that the state insists it must return.

Countywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories

OC’s Top School Nurse on the Wisdom of Vaccinating Kids

by Voice of OC Jan 28, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Many parents believe that childhood vaccines are harmful. Pamela Kahn, a public health expert and head nurse of the Orange County Department of Education, says those parents are misinformed.