City Council approves a ground lease with a private company amid accusations of lack of transparency from audience members.
Tag: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Schwarzenegger Ramps Up Pressure on OC Fairgrounds Deal
With legislation enabling a sale to Costa Mesa stalling in Sacramento, the governor announces that he is ready to initiate another bidding process, which again puts the fate of the Fairgrounds in question.
Posted inAnaheim
OC Sex Offender Among First Nabbed by New Website
Site lets the public know when paroled sex offenders remove their GPS ankle bracelets.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
Schwarzenegger’s Campaign Finance Chair Also Consults for OC Fair Suitor
In addition to his work for the governor, Gary Hunt represents Facilities Management West, which wants to purchase the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
More Twists and Turns Than the Tilt-a-Whirl
The Orange County Fair story gets more bizarre with the sale possibilities intensifying as Schwarzenegger enters his last months in office. The city’s main negotiating consultant draws attention amid conflict of interest allegations.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, State, Top Stories
Deeper Shades of Gray at the OC Fairgrounds
This year’s Orange County Fair is set to break attendance records, but that success hasn’t made the ownership picture at the 150-acre Fairgrounds any clearer.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
OC Fair Board Wants Back In
New proposal from the much-maligned board for purchase of the Orange County Fairgrounds is expected today.
Posted inAnaheim, Investigative, Transportation
Pringle Re-Elected as High Speed Rail Chairman
He is elected for a one-year term as chairman despite the fact that his current term as board member is scheduled to end in six months.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Millions of California Public Records Have Been Shredded With No One Really Watching
Advances in technology make it possible to inexpensively store records. Yet cities still choose to destroy old documents, mainly because officials want to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fairgrounds Deal Protects City’s Bottom Line but Not Property’s Character
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
