Elimination of OC’s multi-billion dollar managed health care
agency is on the table.
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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.
OC Sheriff and District Attorney Protest $49.5-Million Budget Cuts
District attorney and sheriff say county supervisors are
potentially preventing them from fulfilling their constitutional
duties.
Neighbors Say Street Project Is Hazardous to Their Health
Residents of a mobile home neighborhood beside the Gene Autry
Way expansion in Anaheim say construction is causing them both
aggravation and health problems.
On The Agenda
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt
budget revisions to fill a $48-million deficit caused by loss of
vehicle license fees.
What Can Be Done About the Latino Student Achievement Gap?
Santa Ana conference focuses on why Latino students overall
continue to underperform in the classroom and what can be done
about it.
$48-Million Oops Won’t Mean Massive County Layoffs
Budget staff recommends budget tweaks that largely spare county
workers. But adjustment sets up a rough budget process for
July.
Correa May Plug Lobbying Loophole
The state senator says revolving-door lobbying by former OCTA
public member Peter Buffa likely will prompt legislative
action.
Workers Allege Room in County Building Caused Illnesses
Adoption workers say toxic “Red Room” in county’s Eckhoff Street
facility in Orange caused autoimmune disorders and birth defects.
County official has called the claims “unfounded accusations.”
Former OCTA Board Member’s New Job Exposes Conflict of Interest Loophole
In a matter of weeks, Peter Buffa went from serving on the
Orange County Transportation Authority board to working for an
investment house that does business with the agency.
Anaheim Leaders Hear a Community’s Fears
Mayor Tom Tait and City Council members hear residents of a
low-income neighborhood talk about the daily dangers they face.









