Orange County’s lax HR department, restraining order request
denied in Costa Mesa and legislators say no to private ownership of
fairgrounds.
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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.
County Executive Ranks, Labor Groups Benefit From Lax HR Department
Orange County Performance Auditor releases scathing report on a
culture of excess within the county’s human resources
department.
The OC Morning Report
Costa Mesa’s preliminary budget (and Brown Act battle), Mike
Schroeder’s loss and a better look at pensions.
Governor Cuts Adult Day Care
Jerry Brown’s May revision to state budget eliminates program
that serves about 37,000 Californians.
County Budget Will Balance Without Help From Reserves
But decisions in Sacramento weigh heavily on future of health
and welfare programs in Orange County.
The OC Morning Report
Anaheim’s bad green energy deal, gains against childhood obesity
in Santa Ana and a gathering of Vietnam era war correspondents.
Anaheim’s Green Deal Gone Bad
Last year, former Mayor Curt Pringle touted the city’s
partnership with a company he said would revolutionize the power
industry. What Pringle apparently didn’t know was that Anaheim was
partnering with an alleged con artist.
First of two parts. Read part two, “Another Questionable
Business Relationship for Santa Ana Mayor,” here.
Santa Ana Schools Make Gains in Obesity Fight
California Endowment program helps the district improve its
exercise programs and increase healthful choices in its
cafeterias.
Prevention or Propaganda?
Even meet and greets among residents and public safety personnel
have taken on political overtones in Costa Mesa, where officials
are battling over an unprecedented privatization plan.
The OC Morning Report
More on coaches’ slush fund, fireworks in South County and
updates on the OC Fairgrounds saga.











