State auditor lambastes rail authority’s handling of planned $42-billion system.
Category: Investigative
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Yorba Linda
State Political Watchdog Investigating Yorba Linda Councilwoman
Complaint alleges that Jan Horton offered a motion regarding a redevelopment area next to her home.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Newport Beach, Top Stories
Newport Beach Residents Still in Hullabaloo Over Hoag Hospital
For more than 20 years the residents of a Newport Beach condo complex have fought an adjacent hospital over the obstructed views and noise the hospital creates. They’re still at it.
Posted inAnaheim, Buena Park, Investigative, Transportation
Pringle Indicates Interest in Another Term Atop High-Speed Rail Board
But the termed-out Anaheim mayor has competition — Buena Park mayor wants the job too.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Who Says You Can’t Speak Your Mind at a Public Meeting
Voice of OC open government consultant weighs in on a recent Brown Act battle at Santa Ana City Hall.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections
Political Watchdog Stepping Down
Ross Johnson, a former Orange County GOP legislative leader, is leaving his post atop California’s Fair Political Practices Commission.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
Questions on Sick Time Payouts and Other Pension Issues
Who’s really busting the bank and what are officials doing about it?
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
San Juan Capistrano ‘Entirely too Involved in Real Estate Dealings’
Since you quoted me, sort of, allow me the opportunity to be clear. I think the City is entirely too involved in real estate dealings. The fact that they even […]
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
The Public Policy Issue of Our Time
A story in today’s LA Times shows how the vexing issues surrounding public-sector pensions are here to stay.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Recent Events Could Signal Beginning of Fair Board’s End
Governor sends a no-confidence vote by pulling the plug on competing proposal from fair board to purchase the fairgrounds.
