Fair workers receive layoff notices even though a judge has put
a temporary halt to the Fairgrounds sale.
Category: CENTRAL COUNTY
Fair Saga Heads to Two Courtrooms
Orange County Fair vendors call on Superior Court to stop the
sale of the Fairgrounds. Group also sues state officials over
refusing access to public records.
Laying the Groundwork for a New Beginning
Members of a Santa Ana neighborhood group celebrate a $3.5
million grant that will pay for a new park in one of the city’s
poorest neighborhoods. But before eating cake, they asked
questions.
Fired Fair Board Member Has Many Questions
David Padilla last week was abruptly removed from the Orange
County Fair Board of Directors. He calls it the crowning moment of
a frustrating year.
More Recreational Space Will Open Along Santa Ana River
County supervisors approve leases of flood control land that
will allow for more access to the river trail.
Email Proves an Elusive Public Record
A sampling of cities’ email policies shows widespread
inconsistencies in retention rules. First Amendment advocates say
many cities are violating California’s Public Records Act.
One Man’s Quest to Move a Civic Center
Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach continues to push his
colleagues to adopt a 100-acre county-owned parcel around Irvine’s
Great Park as a site for a new civic center.
Could Pulido Be Moving On?
Just re-elected Santa Ana mayor is longtime friends with
Governor-elect Jerry Brown and says the two have talked about a
possible cabinet post.
Pulido Cruises to Ninth Term as Santa Ana Mayor
Mayor Miguel Pulido garnered 51.9 percent of the vote, while
challenger Alfredo Amezcua finished with 25.2 percent.
State Senate Committee Gets an Earful on Transparency
Hearing in Santa Ana highlights the difficulties residents have
in getting access to their local governments.


