Public lawsuits end jockeying for ownership, but many players
are still lining up to influence the fate of the iconic 150-acre
property in Costa Mesa.
Tag: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor Cuts Adult Day Care
Jerry Brown’s May revision to state budget eliminates program
that serves about 37,000 Californians.
Fair Drama Back on the Docket
State senator calls for cancellation of fairgrounds sale as
appellate court hearing nears.
A Tireless Fighter for Open Government in California
The co-founder of Californians Aware died Saturday. He leaves
behind an unparalleled legacy of prying open government on behalf
of the public.
OC Children and Families Commission Files Suit to Stop Cuts
But in case the suit does not succeed, officials are making
plans to curtail, or even kill programs, for young children.
The Consequences of Santa Ana Losing its Top 10 Status
The loss of more than 13,000 residents over the past decade
dropped the city from ninth to 11th-largest in the state.
Supervisors Move to Keep Mental Health Services for OC School Children
The program, which is administered by the county Health Care
Agency, has been the target of state budget cuts.
The Logic Behind the Supreme Court’s Westboro Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment protects
the Westboro Baptist Church members who used military funerals as
occasions to spread anti-gay messages.
County Commission Pushes Back Against Brown Plan to Cut Health Funding for Children
County will postpone signing contracts for health services
through the state’s First 5 program because Gov Jerry Brown wants
to take $1 billion from the program for the budget deficit.
Santa Ana Shopping Cart Law Shows Extent of Mayor’s Business Dealings
The city’s ordinance that dictates how markets have to corral
their carts benefits a company owned by R.J. Brandes, a wealthy
local business man and a Pulido client for many years.









