LA Times story details theory that a string of small quakes — like those that have happened this year in Southern California — leads to a big one.
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Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
A Little Help in Case The Big One Hits
A $12.7-million Homeland Security grant will help all of the county’s cities be prepared for terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Joseph J. Musil, a Life of Theatrical Magic
The Santa Ana fixture helped design and restore landmark Art Deco theaters, and now family and friends are trying to keep his collection of theater history alive.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Could Cities Be Driving a Harder Bargain With Trash Haulers?
Residents across Orange County have seen their trash collection rates increase. City officials say they have no choice but to pass on cost increases — but that isn’t necessarily the case.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Transportation
Metrolink Ridership Continues to Drop in OC
But the numbers seem to be leveling off, according to an Orange County Transportation Authority staff report.
Posted inCorrections, Economy, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA and Teamsters OK New Bus Contract
No pay increases are included in the three-year pact, but no more layoffs are expected either.
Posted inBrea, Countywide, Top Stories
Taking the Initiative in Brea
Two grassroots ballot initiatives — one on parking and one on open governance — might make the November ballot in Brea.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Other Takes On Top Pensioners Story
Region’s major daily newspapers delve into data released by the Orange County Employees Retirement System.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
John Moorlach and His Long Shots
Supervisor gets the last laugh after praying for the Netherlands to beat Brazil in the World Cup. He’s hoping for similar luck with the county’s lawsuit against the deputies union.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
High-Speed Rail Board Takes No Action on Ridership Issue
Board members choose not to act after being told in person Thursday that ridership estimates they’re relying on to plan the 400-mile rail system are unreliable.
