Job cuts, pension changes, hiring freezes are potentially on the
way in Orange County government.
Category: Norberto Santana, Jr.
Moorlach’s Controversial Ex-Chief of Staff Is Back as Consultant
Mario Mainero — who declared the retroactive portion of
3-percent-at-50 pension enhancement unconstitutional — will help
county appeal a case on the issue.
Santa Ana, Where Public Meetings Include Private Chats
Huddling, whispering and a game of musical chairs among Santa
Ana City Council members during a public meeting raise Brown Act
concerns.
Odd Man Out
Former Fair Board member David Padilla talks about his
opposition to the proposed sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds
and why he thinks that opposition got him kicked off the board.
Restraining Order Doesn’t Stop OC Fair Layoffs
Fair workers receive layoff notices even though a judge has put
a temporary halt to the Fairgrounds sale.
Attorney General: Pringle’s Offices Are Incompatible
The issue may be moot because Pringle’s term as Anaheim mayor
ends next week.
IT Contractor Scheduled for Bonus Despite Performance Questions
OC Board of Supervisors will debate whether ACS deserves a
$254,609 thank you given all the problems the county has had with
IT.
Voice of OC Receives California Endowment Grant
The grant will help the nonprofit news organization fund a beat
dedicated to community health reporting.
A Bad Deal at Vector Control
The former manager of the Orange County Vector Control District
might have squandered about $500,000 in taxpayer dollars by making
advance payments on a property that is now in default.
Fired Fair Board Member Has Many Questions
David Padilla last week was abruptly removed from the Orange
County Fair Board of Directors. He calls it the crowning moment of
a frustrating year.


