Peer review panel says that state rail system staffing level is
‘totally inadequate’ and that leadership has yet to develop even a
basic business plan.
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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.
Bonus for Computer Contractor Is Back in Play at County
ACS State and Local Solutions may get more than $250,000 in
bonuses despite widespread problems with county IT programs.
You Can’t Spell Conspiracy Without ‘OC’
Orange Coast magazine takes an in-depth trip into the world of
Orange County’s conspiracy theorists.
Fire Authority Approves Labor Contract Amendment, Refuses to Save Hand Crew
Fire union President Joe Kerr says he won’t be making any more
“handshake agreements.”
High-Speed Rail Board Votes to Begin Construction in Central Valley
Board Chairman (and outgoing Anaheim Mayor) Curt Pringle didn’t
attend the meeting due to attorney general’s opinion on Pringle’s
conflicts.
Fire Union to Ask for Halt of Hand Crew Layoff
Fire union President Joe Kerr says the layoffs of the 22 member
crew, which are set to take place tomorrow, betray a “handshake”
agreement.
More Uncertainty at Vector Control
The district has fast-tracked buying a property where about
$500,000 in taxpayer funds are at risk, but there have been a
couple of fumbles in the rush.
Hopes Dim for Sunset Beach Marijuana Shops
An Orange County ban in the unincorporated territories may have
squashed owners’ hopes of keeping their stores open.
The Cost of Separating Scientists and Cops
A county staff report puts the cost of creating an independent
medical examiner at $1.1 million more each year. One supervisor is
dubious of that number.
Will the Great Park Neighborhoods Have Great Schools?
Irvine Unified School District officials say not if the housing
developer, FivePoint Communities, has its way. Meanwhile, a source
close to the developer says the district is exaggerating its
facilities needs.











