While county unions generally receive raises from county supervisors, this year they’re facing more limited raises amid a shrinking work force and a 25% raise for supervisors.
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Kriz: Another 20 People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC in July, Better Than a Few Years Ago, But Have We Reached a Plateau?
Another 20 people died “without fixed abode” in OC in July. That’s better than a few years ago, but have we reached a plateau? Is it time to think of new approaches and revisit old ones, with modifications, to help fix this problem?
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Election’s Chief Rejects Newport Beach Initiatives Ordered by Judge
It’s now unclear when Newport Beach voters could vote on a series of initiatives aimed at expanding transparency, establishing term limits and shifting the city to district elections.
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These Orange County Pets Need Homes As ‘Clear The Shelters’ Month Ends
As of Aug. 27, there are 94 dogs and 203 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted as “Clear the Shelters” month comes to an end.
Posted inOrange
Orange Looks to Bring in El Modena neighborhoods, Olive Heights and Santiago Creek
City officials voted on Tuesday to look into annexing four unincorporated county pockets into the city, coming off the heels of a budget deficit earlier this year.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as Mountain Lion Population Dwindles
OC mountain lions are on the brink of extinction and Anaheim residents still don’t know the condition of Angel Stadium – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Judge Forces Newport Beach Leaders to Put Charter Reforms On November Ballot
Newport Beach voters now could vote on four initiatives that would reshape the city charter to expand transparency, throw out the housing plan and limit city council members terms this November.
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Eyes AI-Assisted Police Calls
Amid public concern over artificial intelligence, Buena Park is entering a one-year contract that will let AI assist and answer police calls.
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Former OC Superior Court Judge Sentenced to Probation for Fraud
Former OC Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro will not go to prison after he pleaded guilty to a yearslong fraud scheme from before he was elected to a judgeship.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Williamson and Middleton: NMUSD’s E-Bike Ban Is School Board Overreach
The NMUSD school board overreached with their recent K-8 e-bike ban. Policy 5142.04 withholds a school resource – campus bike racks – to punish a transportation choice the board dislikes but has no authority over. This board has stepped outside its lane.
