Jerry Collamer labels himself an Opinionist. Motto: “Answer every memo with a memo. When opinions are offered, regardless the medium, or who’s selling it – if it smacks of illegitimacy, […]
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All of the local news you can’t miss on what’s happening in Orange County today across all of the topics we cover.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Government, Top Stories
Fair Board OKs Farm Worker Monument
Board authorizes a $100,000 life-sized sculpture, but split evident between Brown and Schwarzenegger appointees.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
Settlement in the Fullerton beating death, watchdog changes position, blow to Anaheim subsidy initiative … and more
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
No National Cemetery in OC for a Veteran’s Final Rest
Veterans do not have even their own section in another cemetery. Some local veterans and their families want that to change.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
NRC Chief Says Nuclear Safety Regulations Might Be Inadequate
The top nuclear regulator suggests that problems at the San Onofre power plant indicate the need for rule changes.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Hotel Subsidy Initiative Dealt a Setback
To make the November ballot, an initiative to require a citywide vote on hotel development tax subsidies needs approximately 7,000 more petition signatures than previously thought.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Questions Surround Secret Talks About Water Districts’ Desert Project
Local water officials have held at least 30 discussions behind closed doors on a controversial water project. An open government expert questions their legality.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Orange County Grapples With Wave of State Parolees
Law enforcement officials tell county supervisors how new state policy is changing policing and probation at the local level.
Posted inHuntington Beach, Top Stories
HB Volunteers Put Teachings of Ancient Poet in Motion
Inspired by Rumi, a 13th-century poet and mystic, group members teach fitness and dental hygiene at Oak View Elementary School.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Top Nuclear Watchdog to Resign
Gregory Jaczko is considered a leading safety advocate at the NRC but faces allegations of mismanagement and abusive comments to staff.
