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A Clear Labor Day Message

by Voice of OC Sep 5, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Labor leaders didn’t mince words to political aspirants — both
local and statewide — who attended their annual picnic in Orange
County on Saturday: Anyone applying for office this election season
had better be focused on jobs.

San Juan Capistrano

Two San Juan Capistrano City Council Candidates Reject Ethics Pledge

by Voice of OC Sep 3, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Jim Reardon and Clint Worthington are skeptical about a fair campaign practices pledge.

Anaheim, Investigative, Transportation

Pringle Sidesteps Attempt to Curb His Power on Rail Board

by Voice of OC Sep 3, 2010Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Proposal by colleague would prohibit board members from participating in decisions that could create conflicting loyalties.

Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections

A Battle Over Who Should Run Orange County’s DNA Lab

by Voice of OC Sep 3, 2010Oct 22, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Two county supervisors and the grand jury hold three separate opinions on who should be responsible for the lab.

Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana

Did He or Didn’t He Know About His Benefits?

by Voice of OC Sep 2, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Santa Ana city manager says Mayor Miguel Pulido had no knowledge that city was providing him with health benefits. But Pulido told the Register that he did know.

Government, Norberto Santana Jr.

Rackauckas Will Seek Re-election in 2014

by Voice of OC Sep 2, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas says he plans to run again in four years to avoid handing over the office to Todd Spitzer, KOCE reports.

Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana

Santa Ana City Manager Takes Fall for Mayor’s Double-Dipping

by Voice of OC Sep 2, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Letter from City Manager David Ream says the city mistakenly paid Mayor Miguel Pulido’s $15,000 annual health insurance for more than three years.

Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories

The $64,000 Question: Can Shawn Nelson Get Out of His Pension?

by Voice of OC Sep 1, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The new Orange County supervisor is taking major heat from his conservative backers over his apparent accidental decision to opt into Orange County’s pension plan, and now he is desperately trying to get out.

Countywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories

John Williams’ Strange (and Very Brief) Turn in the Media Spotlight

by Voice of OC Sep 1, 2010Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The Public Administrator/Public Guardian, who never talks to the
media, made some fascinating comments regarding the Todd Spitzer
firing — then quickly went back to business as usual.