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Category: Politics & Elections
Posted inOrange
Another Orange County City Eyes a Governing Charter
Orange voters could decide if their town will become a charter city this year as local leaders hope to wrap in new taxes in a potential ballot measure to bump up revenue.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Why Did County Blow Off Grand Jury Questions on Supervisors’ Pay Hike?
County supervisors in a draft grand jury response argue their pay raise last year gave the public enough notice, but they go silent on allegations that county executives blew off grand jurors on key questions about where the idea came from.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Controversy Brews Over Herbicides in Creeks
South county residents forced a pause on herbicide use in local waterways, another city may require staffed self-checkout stands – these are some of OC’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who’s Paying for OC Supervisors’ Campaigns?
Candidates for county supervisor are sitting on $1.4 million heading into the home stretch of the primary election.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Supervisor Campaign Flares Over Landfill
The campaign for 5th District OC Supervisor is heating up over a controversial landfill, immigrant aid funds could be expanding in a couple cities – these are just some of this week’s top headlines.
Posted inGovernment
OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Grapples With Lawsuits
Orange County lost another lawsuit alleging harassment by a prosecutor, Santa Ana Police Chief disputes federal officials’ assertion protestors attacked them last month – these are some of OC’s biggest headlines.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Second Female Prosecutor Wins Harassment Lawsuit Against Orange County Over Workplace Harassment
Orange County leaders have now spent over $11 million in settlements and legal battles defending DA Todd Spitzer’s workplace with nearly half a dozen other cases still pending.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: A Presidents’ Day Reading List
With your day off, grab a dose of inspiration from America’s best leaders and writers, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Civic News as South County Residents Decry Landfill Expansion
A landfill expansion is spurring intense resident opposition in South OC, a local school board grappled with what to do if ICE shows up on campus – these are just some of the county’s biggest civic headlines.
