Accuracy of ridership estimates, Curt Pringle’s chairmanship and a revolt by Bay Area cities will be on Thursday’s agenda.
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Posted inFullerton, Investigative, Politics & Elections
Too Many Tattoo Parlors, Too Few Health Standards
Fullerton has 18 tattoo parlors — way more than its neighbors. And the City Council is worried about the apparent lack of health standards.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
More From Mauk on Pension Changes
Delving deeper into Orange County CEO Tom Mauk’s suggestion that the county ask Sacramento lawmakers to allow public agencies to impose employee pension contributions.
Posted inCountywide, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
Wal-Mart Might Be Wavering on San Juan Capistrano Site
Mayor says the mega-retailer is “teeter-tottering” about locating in the city because it is wary of a 2002 vote that showed residents didn’t want a big box store.
Posted inSan Juan Capistrano
Another Water Rate Increase Proposed for San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano City Council will hold a public hearing on a new water use surcharge, which stems from a fuel additive leak blamed on Chevron.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
County Seeking State Law That Allows It to Impose Pension Cuts
County officials are lobbying Sacramento legislators to change state law so that local governments can simply impose pension contribution changes just like they can with wages and other benefits.
Posted inInvestigative, La Habra, Politics & Elections
La Habra Reverses Itself on Police Pensions
Two weeks after taking a hard line with its police union and requiring that department employees pay into their own pensions, La Habra City Council decides to soften its stance and instead allow furlough days for current department employees.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
County Lawyers Battling CEO Over Raises
Assistant district attorneys, public defenders and lawyers in the county counsel’s office say they deserve a 3.5 percent raise. County CEO Tom Mauk says they’re crazy.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Former Orange County Police Officer to Be Arraigned on 63 Criminal Charges
Kevin Sianez, a former officer with the Santa Ana and Stanton police departments, allegedly committed crimes while posing as a private detective.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Seal Beach, Top Stories
BP/ARCO Will Cover Six-Figure Consultant Cost on Seal Beach Gas Leak
Meanwhile, wary residents and city officials say they are moving closer to an agreement with the oil giant.
