Republican Councilman Jeffrey Lalloway points to a lobbyist’s email as evidence that votes on an apartment project might have been tainted by campaign contributions. Democratic Councilman Larry Agran says the accusation is just another election season political attack.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
Posted inIrvine
Drama Over Great Park Audit Heats Up at Irvine Council
The politics of rage playing out between the City Council’s Republicans and Democrats was on full display at this week’s city council meeting.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Watchdogs Want DA’s Office Off Great Park Investigation
Citing an “actual and perceived conflict” of interest, two Orange County watchdogs call for District Attorney Tony Rackauckas to be recused from any Great Park investigations.
Posted inGarden Grove, Irvine, Santa Ana
Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Irvine to get Great Park investigation update, Santa Ana Unified school board candidates will debate, and electronic billboard could be coming to the 22 Freeway in Garden Grove.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council to Get Update on Great Park Investigation
Irvine City Council members Tuesday night are scheduled to hear a public update about the ongoing forensic investigation into over $200 million spent on the Great Park project.
Posted inIrvine
OC Vets Celebrate Cemetery Victory
For many veterans, the event was about stepping out of the shadows and pressing politicians to secure a final resting place where their families can mourn without having to travel to Riverside, San Diego or Los Angeles counties.
Posted inAnaheim, Fountain Valley, Government, Huntington Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Stanton, Top Stories, Transportation, Westminster, Yorba Linda
10 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Yorba Linda voters decide on a recall election and the county’s homeless shelter plans could be in jeopardy.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Government, Irvine, Newport Beach, Top Stories, Transportation
Flight Curfew Extended at John Wayne Airport
The deal is the byproduct of decades of organizing by Newport Beach residents and city officials who oppose expanding the airport.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Irvine, Top Stories, Tustin
Angels vs. Anaheim: Back to First Base
Tustin is in closed door property negotiation talks with the Angels.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Lake Forest, Top Stories, Westminster
DA’s Sex Offender Ban Continues to Be Repealed by Cities
More than a dozen OC cities have had to repeal the ban urged by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, citing exposure to lawsuits.
