A future majority in the U.S. House of Representatives could tilt on the 47th Congressional District, where Republican Scott Baugh and Democrat Dave Min compete not just on ideology but on a furious fundraising frenzy – one that Ironically works to lessen public debate.
Category: Norberto Santana Jr.
Columns by Norberto Santana Jr., Voice of OC’s publisher, on Orange County government, public records and the habits of the people who run the county. He has written this column since the newsroom started.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: Where Do The Candidates in CA’s Tightest House Race Stand on Key Issues?
Congressional candidate debates didn’t materialize this campaign cycle but Voice of OC got Republican Scott Baugh and Democrat Dave Min to share their views on key issues,along with a brief questionnaire.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: Where to Find a Good Political Debate in OC
Over the next few weeks, residents and potential voters across a host of cities will be able to see debates for city council and school board candidates. Not so for congressional candidates.
Posted inCountywide
Santana: Are Reforms and Transparency Coming to Orange County?
On the heels of FBI raids on the house of County Supervisor Andrew Do and OC Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Cheri Pham, the first of what could be a Fall season of ethics reform packages are up for debate this next week.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s Political Journey That Ended in FBI Raids
During his long tenure, embattled Supervisor Andrew Do took over the reins at the County of Orange, crafting a high profile – one that eventually landed him and his family on the FBI’s radar.
Posted inInvestigative
Santana: Following The Money Inside The County of Orange
The scandal around the Viet America Society keeps raising key questions about how well executives track public money.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: A Homegrown Study Guide for OC November Elections
Voice of OC unveils its election guide – earlier than ever – to this season’s hottest local races.
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Santana: OC Immigration Clerks Fight Layoffs
While Republican and Democratic leaders often focus on border enforcement, paperwork processing is the real heavy lift to a fair immigration system – one that local clerks are finding few leaders want to pay for.
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Santana: Orange County’s Bankruptcy of Oversight
Months ahead of the 30-year anniversary of the nation’s first county default, OC officials confront a similar crisis fuelled by an apparent lack of internal auditing and whistleblowing.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santana: Politicians in Santa Ana Don’t Want Residents To See Them Up Close
Santa Ana city leaders want to put journalists in a pen when it comes to photography of official meetings. Our newsroom is protesting, exploring legal options and in the meantime, moving to cartoons for official meeting coverage.
