Controversial comments by the Republican Central Committee’s
vice chair during a recent protest outside a Muslim charity event
show how difficult message control has become for leaders
unaccustomed to controversy from the inside.
Category: NORTH COUNTY
North Orange County covers Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Buena Park, Placentia, Yorba Linda and their neighbors, where city budgets have been the recurring story. Every story we have published about north county, newest first.
Orange County Is Now at Back of High-Speed Rail Line
Anaheim-to-Los Angeles leg was originally planned as part of
first section of the $43 billion bullet train project. Now
officials say it might not happen until 2020, if ever.
Three OC Cities to Study Combining Fire Departments
The cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange will be hiring a
consultant to study the possible options, including a joint powers
authority.
Florida Says No to High-Speed Rail
Governor cites issues similar to those that have plagued
California as he rejects $2.4 billion in federal funds.
Getting Medical Care to the Most Vulnerable
People living on the streets in Orange County have few options
when they fall ill. A coalition of programs is working to improve
the situation.
A More Difficult Path to Employment
Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to cut the CalWorks budget by 50
percent means that thousands in Orange County will lose the
opportunity to get help in finding a job.
Report Cites ‘Rubber Stamp’ Planning in Santa Ana and Anaheim
The planning process in both cities is too heavily influenced by
out-of-town developers and needs to be more inclusive, says report
by an Orange County-based public policy advocacy group.
FPPC Clears High-Speed Rail Officials on Travel to Europe
Former Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and three others did not
violate state disclosure laws with donated trips.
New Sunshine Law Will Go Before Brea Voters
Government transparency wish list that goes beyond most other
such ordinances will be on the June ballot.
Schwarzenegger Reappoints Pringle to High-Speed Rail Board
Pringle faces a slew of issues related to how contractors for
the $43-billion project are spending taxpayer money.









