An altercation in Costa Mesa, more Brown Act problems in Santa
Ana, a lying social worker and an LA Times/USC poll on public
employee benefits.
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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.
Tennis Courts Out, Cultural Center In
Santa Ana City Council this week decided that money earmarked
for improvements to a tennis center will instead go toward a
downtown cultural plaza and the city’s police helicopter
program.
A Coming Together of Sorts in Costa Mesa
Warring parties in the Costa Mesa outsourcing controversy were
brought together in a public forum Monday night, the first of its
kind since the city issued layoff notices for more than 200
workers.
Local GOP Official Assailed for Racist Email Against Obama
The email, sent by Republican Central Committee member Marilyn
Davenport, depicts the president as an ape.
Following OC, LA to Sue State Over Children and Families Funds
Los Angeles County, like Orange County, is challenging Gov.
Jerry Brown’s plan to divert $1 billion statewide away from program
for needy children.
Fourth Street Property Owner Puts Heat on Merchants
Merchants at Fiesta Marketplace on Santa Ana’s downtown Fourth
Street are protesting new requirements that condition store lease
renewals to gentrification of stores and stocking higher-end
merchandise.
California Supreme Court Rejects County’s Pension Lawsuit
CA Supreme Court is the latest court to disagree with county
officials. Now, question is how much was spent on lawsuit.
Orange County Slow to Implement Homelessness Plan
County officials face delays in implementing homelessness
plan
Business Groups Urged to Lobby for High-Speed Rail
Federal budget cuts mean harder work for rail boosters.
Costa Mesa Mayor’s Business Relationships Raise Questions
In 2009, Gary Monahan helped steer a towing contract to a
company whose owners have ties to his bar.











