Contaminated soil around former gas station had to be removed for sewer construction.This is separate from another Seal Beach location that BP/ARCO contaminated.
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Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
Moorlach’s Lightning Rod Moves On
Mario Mainero was a lot of things during his tenure with Moorlach. Quiet wasn’t one of them.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Costa Mesa Moves Closer to Fairgrounds Purchase
But the weirdness continues…Mayor votes against negotiations citing unspecified “questionable” actions, and councilman leaves closed session early and never returns.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem
The high-speed rail authority has done that, say two state Senate leaders. But there is less agreement over the future of the authority following findings of mismanagement of the $42 billion rail project. And a possible conflict of interest issue looms.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
San Juan Capistrano Puts $500 Bounty on Taggers
A recent wave of graffiti in the city has prompted the city to revise its anti-graffiti law to include a reward for people who turn in taggers. It also makes parents financially responsible if their kid is caught tagging.
Posted inAnaheim, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice
Homeless Sex Offenders Rousted in Anaheim
Officials break up a group that had set up camp near the state parole office.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Power Company to Investigate Concerns About RV Parking Lot
Southern California Edison said it will investigate a Huntington Beach resident’s concerns about the hazards of having an RV parking lot under power lines.
Posted inSan Juan Capistrano
Wal-Mart Moves Fast in San Juan Capistrano
Wal-Mart executives wasted no time in making contact with the city after hearing about interest in bringing the world’s largest retailer to town.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster
The Case of the Curious Letters in Westminster
Westminster City Council members sent letters to the editors of Vietnamese-language newspapers announcing a decision they had made regarding permitting for Black April ceremonies before the actual public hearing on the issue.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Government, Investigative
Fairgrounds Negotiations (and Allegations) Go Public
City Councilwoman accuses planning commission chairman of improper influence as city rolls out suitors for the OC Fairgrounds.
