Arnold Forde: Half a Century of Big Time Politics
Countywide
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He’s not well known outside political circles, but GOP and Democratic leaders have relied on “Arnie” since the 1960s.
Open-Government Issues High on State Legislature’s Agenda
County Government
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Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment addressing costs, and the state Legislature will take on the controversy over public comments.
A Supervisor’s Take on Proclamations in Orange County
County Government
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After a dust-up last week over Harvey Milk Day at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Shawn Nelson said the county needs to revise policies on proclamations.
Fair Board OKs Farm Worker Monument
Costa Mesa
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Board authorizes a $100,000 life-sized sculpture, but split evident between Brown and Schwarzenegger appointees.
Old Battles Revive on Fair Board
Costa Mesa
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Monthly meeting features skirmishes on citizens oversight committee, California attorney general representation and fairground’s equestrian center.
Lucy Dunn Reappointed to Transportation Commission
Countywide
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OC Business Council leader has been on the commission since 2008.
Reconstituted OC Fair Board Wants Attorney General Back
Costa Mesa
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The state attorney general’s office dropped the Fair Board as a client in 2009 during the ultimately unsuccessful attempt to sell the fairground.
‘Let the Lawsuits Begin’ in Fairgrounds Swap Meet Dispute
Costa Mesa
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In what some see as an act of political retribution, the Orange
County Fair Board Thursday terminated the lease of swap meet
operator Jeff Teller.
Fair Sale Might Be Dead, but Scrutiny of Fair Board Continues
Costa Mesa
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Amidst a statewide review of fair operations, the newest member
on the Orange County Fair Board presses for a citizen transparency
task force.
Labor Chief Named to Orange County Fair Board
Costa Mesa
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Gov. Jerry Brown puts Nick Berardino, general manager of the
Orange County Employees Association, on the mostly Republican
board.