William Denis Fitzgerald has for years hurled criticisms and insults at City Council members. Now a public fighting and battery case against him could mean his banishment from the council chambers.
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 inNews Briefs
September Trial Date Set for Bustamante Sex Abuse Case
The jury trial of former Orange County Public Works executive Carlos Bustamante on sex abuse charges is set for Sept. 25 before Superior Court Judge John Conley.
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Andrew Do Sworn in as First District County Supervisor
Andrew Do was sworn in Tuesday after winning the election by 43 votes.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
County Approves Proposed Settlement in Gang Injunction Case
Orange County supervisors on Tuesday approved a proposed settlement related to a controversial case in which the District Attorney’s office was found to have unlawfully restricted the rights of people it accused of being gang members without giving them a chance to show they weren’t in a gang.
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Lake Forest Council Rejects Restrictions on Vendors’ Politics
Lake Forest council members voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to reject a proposal prohibiting political contributions from city vendors.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
CalOptima Health Plan Appointment To Return to First District
The expected hand-off to newly-elected Supervisor Andrew Do comes at a critical time for CalOptima, which manages health care for more than 600,000 poor residents, most of them children and elderly.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Transportation
Costa Mesa Councilwoman Requests Look at Bikeway and Walkability
Costa Mesa could establish a committee to examine bikeways and walkability citywide, if council member approve a request by councilwoman Katrina Foley.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Anaheim Targets Landlords in Effort to Close Illegal Pot Shops
Anaheim officials are taking steps to expand their enforcement powers so they can take civil or criminal actions against property owners who rent to pot shops.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Revisits Park Rangers, Again
Santa Ana city council members will, once again, discuss possible alternatives to the city’s armed park rangers program.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
San Juan Capistrano to Fill City Council Vacancy
San Juan City Council members will decide Tuesday whether to appoint a new member to the city council or hold a special election.
