During a closed-door meeting, the Santa Ana City Council Tuesday night approved a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, an incentive council supporters said was needed to keep their “MVP” player.
Category: News Briefs
Orange County news briefs were the short items that did not need a full story of their own: a vote taken, a filing made, a number released. The newsroom stopped filing here in 2025 and the archive stays, newest first.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
How Are You Affected by County Bus Service Cuts?
The Orange County Transportation Authority is proposing a number of changes to regional bus service, including the elimination of 15 routes. Please let us know how these changes could affect you.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
Do Pushes to Fast-Track Bus Terminal Purchase for Temporary Homeless Shelter
With more El Niño storms coming, Supervisor Andrew Do wants to shorten the 90-day escrow period so the structure can provide shelter to homeless people sooner rather than later.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
Supervisors Wrangle Over Cost of Ethics Commission Proposal
As voters gear up to decide on an ethics commission proposal in June, county supervisors are wrangling over how much the commission will cost and how to present that to voters.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Expands Pot Ban, but Might Reconsider
Garden Grove City Council members Tuesday approved an ordinance banning local cultivation and delivery of marijuana, but signaled they would reconsider the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in the near future.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs
Garden Grove to Review Residency Requirements for Planning Commission
The Garden Grove City Council will review the city’s residency requirements for its planning commission after Voice of OC reported last week that commissioner Vu Mai appears to live in the city of San Clemente.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Planning Commissioner’s Residency in Question
Garden Grove Planning Commissioner Vu Mai appears to be a resident of San Clemente, according to a review of public records.
Posted inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
Former County Assessor Given Probation for Filing False Election Papers
Webster Guillory, who was convicted of two misdemeanor counts of filing false election papers by a jury in November, was sentenced Friday to two years probation and 240 hours of community service.
Posted inNews Briefs, Westminster
Westminster Police Chief On ‘Stress Leave’
Westminster Police Chief Kevin Baker has been out on medical leave for several months and is being paid a full salary. One council member has described Baker’s absence as a “stress leave.”
Posted inNews Briefs, Westminster
Westminster Settles Lawsuit With Former City Clerk
The city of Westminster will pay $150,000 to former city clerk Robin Roberts, who claims she was the target of harassment and intimidation after filing complaints about potential illegal activity by city officials.
