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Posted inCountywide, Government, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
County: Engineers Should Pay for Extra Airport Construction Work
An “error or omission” by the architect-engineering company working on the new terminal at John Wayne Airport led to an unexpected $1.5-million bill, according to county.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Accepts 60 Acres of El Toro Land for Lease to Businesses
The land will cost the county only $4,000 and will generate new tax revenue, according to report.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Youths Pack Hall to Question Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
The forum at Latino Health Access headquarters concentrated on issues that concern youths, such as immigration and bike lanes.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Board of Supervisors Set to Update County Harassment Policies
Issue comes up in the wake of the Carlos Bustamante sex crimes case and unfounded allegations against Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Daly Cleared in Harassment Probe
After investigation, county officials conclude that all sexual harassment and favoritism allegations against Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly are unfounded.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
DA’s Office: Claims by Public Defender Are ‘Defamatory’
Allegations that the DA’s office failed to prosecute a case because it is shielding a top investigator are “baseless,” prosecutors declare.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, Top Stories
Disney’s Hidden Hand in the Anaheim City Council Race
A handful of political action committees financing Anaheim City Council campaigns have received nearly $190,000 from the mega-resort.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Public Defender: DA Investigator Involved in Kickback Scheme
In a court document, the public defender’s office alleges that the investigator was involved in “criminal activity” with the former owner of an athletic supply company. The DA’s office calls the allegations “unfounded.”
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Police Agencies Push County Supervisors for Anti-Gang Funds
State-imposed funding cuts for a popular, multi-agency, anti-gang initiative targeting North Orange County has law enforcement officials pressing county supervisors to find nearly $4 million to keep the programs alive.
