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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 Commission Pushes Back Against Brown Plan to Cut Health Funding for Children
County will postpone signing contracts for health services
through the state’s First 5 program because Gov Jerry Brown wants
to take $1 billion from the program for the budget deficit.
How Much Could the Williams’ Fiasco Cost Taxpayers?
As County Supervisors negotiate the resignation of Public
Administrator John Williams, questions swirl over whether he
deserves a payout or should be forced to just walk away.
Legislative Committee Votes to Save Adult Day Care
The program’s backers cheer the vote even though it calls for
cutting the program in half.
High-Speed Rail Authority Opposes Its Own Undoing
The board voted Thursday to oppose one piece of state
legislation that would replace current board members and another
that would abolish the project.
Orange County Is Now at Back of High-Speed Rail Line
Anaheim-to-Los Angeles leg was originally planned as part of
first section of the $43 billion bullet train project. Now
officials say it might not happen until 2020, if ever.
Endgame Begins for Public Administrator John Williams
County Supervisors, CEO are in final stages of negotiations for
the resignation of Williams after years of controversy and
scandal.
Three OC Cities to Study Combining Fire Departments
The cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange will be hiring a
consultant to study the possible options, including a joint powers
authority.
Major Problems Found at UCI Irvine Dialysis Center
Surprise inspection finds chairs and walls spotted with blood,
nurses who didn’t wash their hands and rusted out equipment.
Hopes for Cooperation on Pensions Wane as Battles Intensify
Six months ago Orange County supervisors and labor leaders sat
across a table from each other and preached the importance of
cooperation. A lot has happened since then.









