In a 15-minute inaugural address, Brown says now is no time for
partisanship, compares state’s challenge to that of his
great-grandfather.
Tag: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger Reappoints Pringle to High-Speed Rail Board
Pringle faces a slew of issues related to how contractors for
the $43-billion project are spending taxpayer money.
State Making Moves on Fairgrounds Sale Despite Court Order
State officials have scheduled a New Year’s Day Fair Board
meeting to transfer title of the property to a shell entity.
Opponents of the sale say that by doing so, the state is in
contempt of court.
Appellate Court Upholds Halt of OC Fairgrounds Sale
The court extends a temporary restraining order until Jan. 10,
which all but kills the sale.
A Mother’s Fight Forces Hospitals to Confront Infections
California has been slow to mandate reporting of
hospital-acquired infections. But a new reporting law, spurred by a
mother who lost her son to an infection, could lead to significant
improvements.
California at Last Joins Other Large States in Tracking Infections
Reporting that begins Jan. 3 will give consumers information
about the occurances of four types of life-threatening and
all-too-common hospital-acquired infections.
Superior Court Judge Denies Request to Halt Fairgrounds Sale
Firm seeking to purchase the 150-acre property declares victory
while vendors and activists vow to win at the appellate level.
Appeals Court Blocks Pulido-Involved State Property Sale
The sale — in which Pulido had said he would earn a $500,000
finders fee — is now in jeopardy.
Lawmakers, Activists Sue to Stop OC Fairgrounds Sale
Suit claims the state didn’t follow it’s own procedures for
involving the legislature. It is the second lawsuit against the
sale.
Pulido Finder’s Fee Is an Ethical Issue, But Not Necessarily a Legal One
Good government experts say it would be wrong for the Santa Ana
mayor to use his position to benefit financially from the sale of
state properties.









