Advances in technology make it possible to inexpensively store records. Yet cities still choose to destroy old documents, mainly because officials want to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit.
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Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
The Fifth Floor’s Recycling Bin
Despite a countywide hiring freeze, senior aides to county supervisors seem adept at finding jobs on the county payroll.
Posted inCosta Mesa
KOCE on the Fairgrounds Deal
In case you missed it last week, here is KOCE’s story on the $96 million deal for the OC Fairgrounds that Costa Mesa and a private company struck with the state of California.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Fire Authority Quietly Passes Budget
Last week directors quickly and quietly signed off on the 2010-11 budget, along with $5 million in cuts — though the source of those cuts is yet to be determined.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fairgrounds Deal Protects City’s Bottom Line but Not Property’s Character
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Gen Y Even Less Interested in Managing Cities Than Gen X
There aren’t enough Gen Xers to replace baby-boomer city managers, and don’t expect Generation Y to come to the rescue.
Posted inIrvine
‘Pray the Gay Away’ Conference Draws Protesters
Gay rights activists show up at Concordia University to protest a religious conference that claimed it can free homosexuals of their gay identities through religion.
Posted inUncategorized
Fairgrounds Deal (David Nazar: Reporter; Keith Spitzer: Photographer)
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Posted inBuena Park
A Frustrated Buena Park Council Passes Budget
Council has to dip into reserves to balance its 2010-2011 spending plan. Mayor says he hopes to avoid layoff and significant service cuts.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Transportation
State Lawmaker Concerned About Curt Pringle’s Many Transit Hats
Bill being drafted addresses possible conflicts of interest of High Speed Rail Authority directors Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and Richard Katz of Los Angeles.
