A potential confrontation with the longtime Santa Ana mayor over term limits and funding for Downtown Inc. top Orange County’s agendas.
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Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Top Stories
Fullerton Officers Plead Not Guilty in Thomas Beating Case
The two officers face charges that include second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Bustamante Scandal Sends Another Top Official Packing
Deputy CEO Alisa Drakodaidis has left her post and, sources say, left behind a scathing letter that could rock the county government.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Refowitz New CalOptima Chairman
Orange County’s Health Care Agency director replaces Ed Kacic, who was temporarily removed as chairman in May.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week. Click on each topic’s headline to see the article. Comments are selected by our editors […]
Posted inCountywide, Outdoors, Top Stories
Reality Behind OC’s Urban Health
Preconceived notions regarding the reasons for obesity and other neighborhood health ills are not as cut-and-dried upon closer examination.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Irvine Health Foundation Demands That Attacks From CalOptima Stop
The nonprofit wants the County Board of Supervisors and CalOptima directors to halt what its attorney labels “scurrilous” allegations.
Posted inEconomy, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
County Report Reveals Wide Disparities in OC’s Health
Health Care Agency’s annual survey shows the number of Santa Ana residents living in crowded conditions to be 10 times the national average.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
County Public Works Chief Fired in Wake of Bustamante Sex Charges
Jess Carbajal was the direct supervisor of Carlos Bustamante, who has been accused by the district attorney of multiple sex crimes.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Delving Deeper Into OC’s North-South Child Obesity Divide
Although cities in central and northern Orange County have much higher rates of obesity than cities in the south, the issue is not cut and dried.
