Among other allegations, the letter accuses Supervisor Pat Bates of trying to change a sex offender ordinance to help a friend.
Category: Norberto Santana, Jr.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
Drakodaidis Attorney Levels More Charges Against Supervisors
In yet another dramatic turn in the fallout of the Carlos Bustamante saga, Joel Baruch enters into the public record a scathing account of how county officials operate.
Posted inGovernment, Inside the Newsroom, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Voice of OC Files Suit to Reveal Letter Kept Secret by County
The news organization, along with open-government advocacy group Californians Aware, seeks access to a letter sent by a deputy CEO that reportedly alleges a host of improprieties within the county bureaucracy.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr., Santa Ana
Alvarez Alleges Conspiracy to Deny Her a Fourth Term
At Monday’s Santa Ana City Council meeting, the three-term councilwoman said other council members and the city clerk are trying to prevent her from running for re-election.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
OC Officials Offer Up Another Reason for Keeping Letter Secret
The letter, which contains multiple allegations of improper actions by supervisors and the district attorney, would be an “invasion of privacy,” the county now asserts.
Posted inHuntington Beach, Norberto Santana, Jr.
HB City Manager Headed Bankrupt San Bernardino
The San Bernardino city attorney said city officials falsified budget documents when Fred Wilson was San Bernardino’s top bureaucrat.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Board of Supervisors Postpones Action on County CEO’s Fate
Supervisors’ closed-session deliberations were delayed until their July 24 public meeting.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Norberto Santana, Jr.
How Did Anaheim City Employees Negotiate Such a Good Deal?
On an Election Day when public employee unions nationwide suffered significant defeats, the Anaheim City Council agreed to a contract with its employees that includes layoff protection and lump sum payouts.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Norberto Santana, Jr.
OC Leaders React to Supreme Court Health Care Ruling
Reactions of county, health care and foundation officials range from bleak predictions to relief and optimism.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Supervisors Cut Human Relations Commission Funding
Orange County Supervisors cut $50,000 from their annual contribution to the county Human Relations Commission and announced that further cuts are on the way.
