The county supervisor asked CalOptima’s board to end its contract with Laer Pearce & Associates because of vague slander allegations.
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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, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
At Odds Over Great Park Letter
Sources say Beth Krom, an Irvine councilwoman and chairwoman of the Great Park board of directors, tried to hide from other directors a letter proposing a controversial lease expansion at the park. Krom calls the accusations election-year posturing.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
On The Agenda
Costa Mesa considers a privately administered city charter election, and Newport Beach discusses a potential lawsuit over the 19th Street bridge.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is a roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of last week.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
New Plan Means No Bullet Trains in Anaheim Until 2030
The High-Speed Rail Authority’s newest business plan puts high-speed rail for Orange County on the back burner.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
CalOptima to Take Part in State’s ‘Dual-Eligible’ Pilot Program
Its goals are to save money and create a better system for patients who are eligible for both Medi-Cal and Medicare.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Toll Road Agencies Refused to Disclose Salary Information
The agencies reversed their position after questions from Voice of OC and declared they would send the information to the state within 24 hours.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Scratched From First Phase of High-Speed Rail Project
It would have cost $600 million per minute of saved travel time to keep Anaheim as part of the initial phase, says rail authority chairman.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, San Clemente, Top Stories
Regulator Vows Full Accounting of Tube Failure at San Onofre
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko said his agency will ensure the facility is safe before allowing it to reopen.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
State Files Lawsuit Against OC Over Property Taxes
The state’s action comes months after the county auditor-controller ignored Sacramento’s budget allocations on property taxes.
