The district has fast-tracked buying a property where about
$500,000 in taxpayer funds are at risk, but there have been a
couple of fumbles in the rush.
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Pringle Blasted High-Speed Rail Engineers in Emails
Rail Authority chairman’s emails attacked the core competence of
the engineers charged with designing and building the local section
of the $43 billion project.
Hopes Dim for Sunset Beach Marijuana Shops
An Orange County ban in the unincorporated territories may have
squashed owners’ hopes of keeping their stores open.
An Easier Way to Support Voice of OC
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Irvine Finance Commission Balks at $4.4 Million Fund Transfer
Money originating from a developer fee could end up in the
rainy-day reserve fund instead of toward capital improvements.
The Cost of Separating Scientists and Cops
A county staff report puts the cost of creating an independent
medical examiner at $1.1 million more each year. One supervisor is
dubious of that number.
Will the Great Park Neighborhoods Have Great Schools?
Irvine Unified School District officials say not if the housing
developer, FivePoint Communities, has its way. Meanwhile, a source
close to the developer says the district is exaggerating its
facilities needs.
Pringle’s Double-Barreled Defense of Anaheim’s ARTIC Station
Did emails come from Pringle-the-mayor or
Pringle-the-high-speed-rail-chairman?
Supervisors Punt Lobby Reform to County CEO
The board turns the issue of establishing a countywide lobbyist registration law over to Tom Mauk after failing again to come to an agreement.
Snoozing and Losing in Silverado-Modjeska Park District
Supervisors turn down reappointment of two incumbents on the
Silverado Modjeska Recreation and Parks District board who forgot
to run for re-election.








