Councilwoman claims Irvine officials were mislead by Public Schools Foundation the last time the city agreed to a matching grant program.
Category: Investigative
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
District Attorney Investigating Assessor
County CEO confirms that district attorney and consultants are
reviewing assessor’s tax and computer policies.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Great Park Gets Not So Great Response
Poll shows that Orange County residents continue to have mostly negative opinions about Irvine’s 1,300-acre park despite millions being spent on public relations.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Newport Beach, Top Stories
Without Earmarks Newport Harbor Would ‘Become a Meadow’
As local GOP lawmakers take ‘no earmark’ pledge, Newport Beach is turning to Sen. Diane Feinstein and Rep. Loretta Sanchez for help with dredging of its harbor.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections
Drilling Down: What’s in a Name?
Results of Voice of OC/Probolsky poll show interesting difference in the candidate preferences of men and women.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
‘A Massively Undecided’ Race for Orange County Treasurer
Poll shows that 65 percent of likely voters have no idea who they want as the next Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Costa Mesa Talks in Public – and Private – About Fairgrounds Deal
City prepares to meet next week’s state deadline with $100 million public/private partnership idea.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Hutchens Leads Sheriff’s Race But Undecideds Loom Large
Incumbent has a double-digit lead over challengers in Voice of OC/Probolsky Research poll. However, 54 percent of poll respondents have not made their choice, meaning independent expenditures could play a large role.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Is an Elected Treasurer the Best Thing for Orange County?
Voters are not keen on giving up their right to choose their leaders. But the county’s recent history has some arguing that the treasurer should be appointed.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Life in the Land of Few Earmarks
It is fair to say that GOP pledge to avoid earmarks entirely will mean tens of millions less for Orange County.
