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Revolving Door Law Back on Mission Viejo Docket
Councilwoman again proposes ordinance restricting time between a
public official leaving the city’s employ and being able to do
business with the city.
BP/ARCO Sets Schedule for Seal Beach Cleanup
After more than 25 years, pollution problem from leaky
underground tanks could be gone by next summer, company says.
Santa Ana Has 524,544 Reasons Not to Fire Its City Manager
David Ream’s contract with the city includes a golden parachute
clause that guarantees him a lump sum payout worth at least two
years’ salary. It could go even higher to $786,816.
Anaheim Closer to Building a Train Station That Isn’t Enough
The Anaheim City Council this week approved plans for an
expensive new train terminal that can’t handle high-speed rail.
‘Feet to the Fire’ Forum Tonight
Come to Costa Mesa and witness council candidates get grilled by
some of the best local politics watchers in the business.
Irvine Committee to Deal With Development Impacts on Schools
Irvine City Council forms a committee tasked with providing
information about residential development to the Irvine Unified
School District.
Focus on Contract Between Auction House and Public Administrator
Newport Beach auction house — which has a sole-source contract
with Administrator’s office — also has ties to highest levels of
Orange County’s Republican power structure.
DA Confirms Norby Investigation
Prosecutors are reviewing the case of an incident between
Assemblyman Chris Norby and his wife.
Email Chain Reveals Toxic Political Atmosphere in Irvine
Irvine Councilwoman Beth Krom dressed down city manager for
allowing Councilwoman Christina Shea to put items on the council’s
agenda that Krom says are purely for political gain.










