County leaders decide how to fill high-level vacancies, and Anaheim moves forward with plans for a major transit center.
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Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Dance of the Electeds
County vacancies, including public administrator, clerk-recorder, auditor-controller, along with the 2014 race for the coastal supervisor’s seat trigger political musical chairs.
Posted inEducation, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
New Grant Will Support Veterans’ Education in Central OC
The funding is set to provide training and mentoring to ease returning soldiers’ transition into college.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
County Officials Discuss Strategic Financial Plan Amid Turmoil
Democratic wins on Election Day, the Bustamante scandal and labor negotiations cast shadows over the all-Republican Board of Supervisors’ future planning.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Negotiations Commence for County’s $200-Million Computer Contracts
SAIC is chosen for computer services with Hewlett-Packard as the backup. Xerox is the lead for phone services with Verizon as backup.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Committees Shade Public Oversight of County’s Computer Contracts
After two secret meetings over the past two months, county supervisors will publicly discuss vendor proposals for two historically troubled and expensive information technology contracts worth at least $200 million.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Tracks the Well-Being and Health of Children in Orange County
The 18th annual Report on the Conditions of Children shows the benefits of outreach programs and the continued toll of the Great Recession.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
On The Agenda
The county reviews its overall strategic plan, and Anaheim moves forward with a $9.6-million consulting contract for its ARC railway system.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Misdiagnosing Valley Fever Prolongs Suffering of Its Victims
A lack of awareness and timely testing for this potentially deadly disease has had serious consequences for some.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
‘Last Distraction’ Gone as State Moves Ahead on Obamacare
In the wake of President Obama’s re-election, California lawmakers say nothing can stop them from implementing the Affordable Care Act.
