State’s Fair Political Practices Commission cutting back
regulation of lobbyists, holding fewer open meetings and keeping
mum on investigations.
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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.
Watchdog Backs Off Demand That Sidhu Refund Contributions
Shirley Grindle says she cannot disprove hotelier William
O’Connell’s claims that he did not control $5,100 in contributions
to Harry Sidhu’s 2010 campaign for county supervisor.
New Transit Authority Policy: No More Unnecessary Laptops
The policy comes after an internal audit revealed purchases of
computers that weren’t needed and were kept at engineers’
homes.
OCTA Internal Audit Questions Laptop Computer Purchases
Engineers on 57 Freeway widening project were given unneeded
laptops, audit says.
On The Agenda
Newport Beach will decide whether to expand its smoking ban, and
Tustin will consider eliminating a proposed park at its former air
base.
Should Empty Bus Station Be Made a Homeless Shelter?
Supervisor John Moorlach wants the now-closed bus depot across
from the Orange County Civic Center opened for those without
shelter. Santa Ana leaders are not enthusiastic about the idea.
Hotel Subsidy Deal Causes Split Among Local Labor Leaders
Teamsters Local 952 resigns from the OC Labor Federation after
federation leaders speak against the $158-million subsidy for two
planned four-star hotels in Anaheim.
This Week Behind the Orange Curtain
Anaheim’s subsidy controversy that just won’t quit, pot shop
pleas in Costa Mesa, coastal city bag bans, John Williams’
long-awaited retirement and more fireworks in the Rackaukas-Spitzer
war.
Councilwoman Chides Colleagues for Texting During Meetings
Costa Mesa’s Wendy Leece says when council members send and
receive text messages during meetings, it’s not only rude and
disruptive but could lead to violations of the state’s open
meetings law.
Hospital Industry to Hold Campaign Fundraiser for Supervisor Nguyen
“Tribute to Supervisor Janet Nguyen” comes after her successful
drive to get the hospital industry a permanent seat on CalOptima
board.









