The board voted Feb. 28 for an investigation of conflict of interest accusations against CalOptima Chairman Ed Kacic, but no request has been sent.
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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, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
A revived sex scandal, supervisors’ pensions and coaches’ kickbacks.
Posted inCountywide, Huntington Beach, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Conflict Questions Raised On Water Official’s Desal Vote
Fred Ameri of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board was until Thursday a senior vice president of a firm that made hundreds of thousands of dollars working on the Poseidon desalination project.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Sources: Bustamante Sex Case Botched by OC Officials
County supervisors are considering whether to refer allegations of sexual harassment against Carlos Bustamante, a former top county executive and current Santa Ana city councilman, to the district attorney.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Latino Health Access CEO Receives National Latina Leadership Award
The Imagen Foundation, which annually recognizes Latino leadership nationally, has honored Dr. America Bracho.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Top Stories
Costa Mesa City Council Puts Proposed Charter on June Ballot
The charter would open up the city to large-scale outsourcing and comes amid opposition from residents who want more citizen control over the document’s text.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Signs Contract With Orange County Fire Authority
In what was touted as a historic day, the city and the OC Fire Authority made outsourcing the city’s fire service official.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
U-T San Diego Owner Expresses Interest in Buying OC Register
Developer Doug Manchester, who bought the San Diego newspaper last year, says an offer on Orange County’s largest daily is a possibility.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Health Reform Will Force Hospitals to Change How They Do Business
They will have to work more closely with doctors and keep patients for shorter periods, according to LA Times story.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
On The Agenda
A final council vote on a proposed city charter in Costa Mesa and discussion of a ballot measure on hotel subsidies in Anaheim.
