The district reportedly will pay $2.75 million to families who claim their children were abused at the hands of a teacher at Taft Elementary.
Category: Orange
Orange, home to Chapman University and Old Towne, has about 141,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and traffic.
Posted inOrange
Activists, Developer Gear Up for Housing Battle in Orange
The public hearing on a controversial housing tract is delayed due to conflicts of interest.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Orange, Top Stories
DA Vows to Continue Going After Gangs With Injunctions
Despite a recent court loss, the DA’s office calls injunctions “an extremely effective tool” to reduce crime. The ACLU still has concerns.
Posted inGovernment, Orange, Top Stories
Should the DA or Orange Pay the Cost of Civil Rights Case?
As the ACLU hands off legal bill for at least $3 million, Orange city officials will consider whether to ask the DA to cover the cost.
Posted inOrange
Supreme Court to Hear Orange Housing Case
The case could affect the right of voters to overturn land use decisions in their community.
Posted inGovernment, Orange, Water, Power & Waste
Bilodeau’s Billings to OC Water District Questioned Again
Records show the city councilman in Orange continues to charge the district for meetings he doesn’t attend.
Posted inGarden Grove, Orange
Police to Get Raises to Offset Higher Pension Payments
City councils in Orange and Garden Grove are scheduled to vote on pay raises this week.
Posted inOrange
Will Reservist Regain His Seat on Orange Planning Board?
Mike Merino is back from active duty and ready to serve, but the City Council majority wants to keep his temporary replacement.
Posted inOrange
Orange to Drop Questionable Closed Session Items
City Attorney Wayne Winthers is making the change after Brown Act questions are raised.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Orange, Top Stories, Transportation
OC to Get Less ‘Beds for Feds’ Cash
In exchange for allowing more inmates at the Theo Lacy jail, the city of Orange will receive about $340,000 more, paid from the county’s share of federal funds.
