A Glimpse at High Speed Rail in OC
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The California High Speed Rail Authority hosted open houses in Buena Park and Anaheim to promote the 30-mile project between Los Angeles and Anaheim, which will run at the speed of a normal commuter train.
Watchdog Hits Buena Park Councilman With Big Fine
Buena Park
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The state Fair Political Practices Commission fined Art Brown, the town’s most high-profile politician, $8,500 for failing to disclose thousands of dollars in campaign contributions and taking illegal cash from anonymous donors.
There’s More Than One Way to Draft a City Charter
Buena Park
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The most recent controversy in Costa Mesa is over whether the
city should form a commission to draft a proposed city charter or
leave it in the hands of the City Council.
The Good Times of Official Business
County Government
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OCTA directors are treated to Yankee games and Broadway shows on
their annual trip to New York to woo Wall Street honchos. They say
it’s all part of the important business they do on behalf of
taxpayers.
Pension Payments on Uniforms Don’t Wear Well in Buena Park
Buena Park
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Members of Buena Park City Council are incredulous over a demand by CalPERS that the city increase pension payments for uniformed employees.
Buena Park Council Approves Affordable-Housing Project
Buena Park
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The council gives the go ahead for a 71-unit project along the city’s border with Anaheim. A few residents objected, citing traffic and safety concerns.
Shared-Track Idea for High-Speed Rail Moves Forward
Anaheim
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The Anaheim to Los Angeles leg will continue to study the feasibility of slower verisons of bullet trains sharing track with Amtrak and Metrolink.
A Frustrated Buena Park Council Passes Budget
Buena Park
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Council has to dip into reserves to balance its 2010-2011 spending plan. Mayor says he hopes to avoid layoff and significant service cuts.
Nelson Wins Supervisor Seat, Will Face November Runoff
Politics
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Fullerton Councilman will take over seat vacated by Chris Norby and go up against Harry Sidhu in November runoff. Meanwhile, Democrats wonder what could have been.
Pringle Indicates Interest in Another Term Atop High-Speed Rail Board
Anaheim
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But the termed-out Anaheim mayor has competition — Buena Park mayor wants the job too.