The city has been transferring millions of dollars dedicated toward water expenses to the city’s general fund to pay for public safety costs.
Category: Norberto Santana, Jr.
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San Onofre Officials Investigate Potential Case of Sabotage
Officials are investigating whether coolant found in safety equipment was an accident or intentionally added.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine, Norberto Santana, Jr.
John Wayne Airport Might Accept Bids for Private Firefighting
County Board of Supervisors authorized the first step toward a $5-million outsourcing contract.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
County: Engineers Should Pay for Extra Airport Construction Work
An “error or omission” by the architect-engineering company working on the new terminal at John Wayne Airport led to an unexpected $1.5-million bill, according to county.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Supervisors Approve Updates to County Harassment Policy
Changes specify that all allegations by county employees “will be investigated promptly” and that false accusations will lead to “severe discipline.”
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
Battle Over County’s Labor Contracts Is Heating Up
As the Super Bowl of labor negotiations continues, leaders of two unions criticize supervisors on double standard for wages, promotions and raises. One supervisor responds that he doesn’t have a “pot of gold.”
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Board of Supervisors Delays Approval of Computer Contract
After concerns from labor and two county supervisors, a $200-million voice and data contract is delayed. Supervisors will now meet privately on the issue on Nov. 13.
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Police Review Reported Rape at Mayor’s Home in Santa Ana
Report alleges that a minor was raped at a party thrown by Mayor Miguel Pulido’s teenage son. Police say the report has proved “unfounded.”
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Board of Supervisors Set for ‘Big Vote’ on Huge Computer Contract
With numerous contractors lobbying intensely in recent years, county supervisors are slated to consider a contract on Oct. 16.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Orange, Top Stories
A Politico’s Quest to Change Campaign Finance Law
In recent years, taxpayer-funded lobbyists promoted state legislation that would have enabled Orange County Water District Director Denis Bilodeau to collect unlimited contributions from agency vendors.
