A flourishing industry of pot delivery services is circumventing bans on storefront dispensaries and bringing medical marijuana directly to people’s homes.
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Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
The Backstory on the Race for Treasurer
County Supervisor John Moorlach and Treasurer/Tax Collector Chriss Street, former friends who are now adversaries, are facing off in the primary through their protégés.
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Walking the Walk Still Makes a Difference
Even in the age of Twitter, political consultants and campaign organizers say walking a district and knocking on doors remains one of the most effective methods of campaigning.
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Candidates for Local Offices Are Digging Deep into Their Own Pockets
Self-financing is not just for fantastically wealthy gubernatorial hopefuls — candidates for local offices are making six-figure loans to their own campaigns. It is a high-risk, high-reward proposition.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day
It isn’t just Orange County’s war memorials that don’t get enough attention. More than 3,500 homeless veterans in the county need help that they aren’t getting.
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Fire Authority Postpones Decision on Fee Hikes
The Orange County Fire Authority, citing a need for consensus on the 2010-11 budget, will form an ad hoc committee to hammer out an agreement.
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Campaign Cash Reports: Sheriff’s and Treasurer’s Races
More campaign cash reports, this time from candidates running for sheriff and treasurer/tax collector.
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Campaign Cash Reports: Fourth District Supervisor Race
New rules require all county candidates raising more than $25,000 to file electronically. All goes well, registrar reports.
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Unions, Nelson Continue Fight Over Law Firm Sex Offender Ad
Statewide crime victims group is brought in for a press conference, and Fullerton police union stays angry about photos in the candidate’s mailers. Nelson says it’s all part of a union-orchestrated attack on him.
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Correction on Post About Consultants in Irvine
Reporter misinterpreted a staff report regarding a list of consultants approved Tuesday by the Irvine City Council.
