We are up and running with stories from our broadcast partner on immigration, social services fraud and the state’s $11 billion water bond measure.
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Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Walking the Walk Still Makes a Difference
Even in the age of Twitter, political consultants and campaign organizers say walking a district and knocking on doors remains one of the most effective methods of campaigning.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Candidates for Local Offices Are Digging Deep into Their Own Pockets
Self-financing is not just for fantastically wealthy gubernatorial hopefuls — candidates for local offices are making six-figure loans to their own campaigns. It is a high-risk, high-reward proposition.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day
It isn’t just Orange County’s war memorials that don’t get enough attention. More than 3,500 homeless veterans in the county need help that they aren’t getting.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Fire Authority Postpones Decision on Fee Hikes
The Orange County Fire Authority, citing a need for consensus on the 2010-11 budget, will form an ad hoc committee to hammer out an agreement.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Campaign Cash Reports: Sheriff’s and Treasurer’s Races
More campaign cash reports, this time from candidates running for sheriff and treasurer/tax collector.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
Latino Caucus to Costa Mesa: Don’t Poke Us in the Face Then Put Your Hand Out
Costa Mesa officials want Sacramento lawmakers to sign off on its fairgrounds deal, and also wants to be a “rule of law” city. Not so fast, say Latino leaders.
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Costa Mesa Immigration (Reporter: David Nazar; Photographer: Keith Spitzer)
David Nazar interviews Costa Mesa Mayor Allan Mansoor about his desire to change the city’s immigration law.
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Orange County Social Services Fraud (Reporter: David Nazar; Photographer: Keith Spitzer)
David Nazar reports on the recent Orange County Grand Jury investigation into the county’s social services agency. The grand jury found that the agency lost nine million dollars in fraudulent claims in a just six months, because it tried to save $900 thousand in fraud investigator salaries.
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Water Bond Measure (Reporter: David Nazar; Photographer: Keith Spitzer)
David Nazar reports on the $11 billion water bond measure that is on the November ballot.
