The already drawn out and controversial process to choose which private ambulance contractors will serve more than half of Orange County’s cities hit more snags on Tuesday.
Category: Transportation
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana’s Streetcar Project Has Inside Track
The proposed Santa Ana streetcar, which would run through one of the densest urban cores in the country, is reportedly a better candidate than Anaheim for federal money under a highly competitive grant program.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Sources: Anaheim Streetcar Project Poor Candidate for Federal Funding
Federal Transit Authority officials have indicated that the nearly $320-million project is not likely to receive federal funding, which would be a potentially major blow.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, Top Stories, Transportation
Why Is Anaheim Borrowing Money to Fix Its Streets?
Meanwhile, the city is using grant funds typically dedicated for street maintenance to pay off a loan for the controversial transit hub known as ARTIC.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Register Uncovers Potential Reason Behind Murray’s Anti-Tax Proposal
Anaheim Councilwoman Kris Murray’s proposal that would make it harder to pass new taxes coincides with the ending of a prohibition on a possible tax on admission to Disneyland and other venues.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
NY Times: Streetcar Projects Stalling Around The Country
The rush to build streetcar lines in cities across the country is slowing as some cities that were once on track to implement the systems are beginning to change course.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Moorlach Wins 37th State Senate District Seat
The former county supervisor and treasurer-tax collector has won election to represent the 37th State Senate, beating District State Assemblyman Don Wagner 50.4 percent to 44.1 percent in results so far.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
State Senate Election Pits Republicans Against Themselves
The race for the 37th State Senate District on Tuesday pits former County Supervisor John Moorlach against State Assemblyman Don Wagner and is the third, straight high level GOP contest to feature a Tea Party vs. Pro-Business battle.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Orange Nonprofit Will Pay $1.7 Million to Settle Charges of Falsifying Records
The Horizon Cross Cultural Center, which provides supportive services to Vietnamese immigrants, was accused of intentionally overbilling three local agencies.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Bus Contractor at Center of Ethics Accusations Loses Out on Recommendation
The Orange County Transportation Authority’s transit committee agreed with staff’s recommendation of a different contractor, Cincinnati-based First Transit, Inc., for the outsourced fixed-route bus services.
