Orange County officials add to the controversy by sending the accusations to the state’s political watchdog without explaining their context.
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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 inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
These Idle Hands Are Doing Art
A group of young Santa Ana residents gathered outside El Centro Cultural de Mexico Saturday to explore their artistic talents.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisor: ‘Just Be Honest’ About High-Speed Rail Project
Shawn Nelson, whose district includes Anaheim where the bullet trains might stop, says only consultants and other “roadies” stand to benefit from the $68-billion program.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Might Change Auditor to Appointed Position
They are scrambling to fill the office as it faces a $73-million lawsuit from Sacramento.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
Canceled layoffs, forbidden pet sales, San Onofre’s safety record and more.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Orange County Is Template for New Online Voter Registration Program
Supervisors approved a grant for modifications that will be done here, then adopted statewide in time for November elections.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Top Stories
Costa Mesa Council Cancels Firefighters’ Layoff Notices
More than 40 percent of the city’s pink slips are lifted after officials determined they could save more money by restructuring the fire service.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Investigative, Orange, Top Stories
Special Education Teacher Allegedly Abused Students
Parents in Orange claim a teacher threw rubber balls at the face of an autistic child, along with other acts of verbal and physical abuse. Parents also question the diligence of investigations by the district and police.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
San Onofre Power Plant Still Leads the Nation in Safety Complaints
Despite improvements in its safety culture, the nuclear plant last year generated safety allegations at more than six times the national average.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
On the Agenda
Costa Mesa may cancel layoff notices for its fire department, and three cities may ban the sale of dogs and cats at retail stores.
