Bill Campbell– Voice of OC

Economy, Government, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories

Executive Pay Remains a Vexing Issue for Board of Supervisors

by Voice of OC Dec 5, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

In a span of two days in November, county supervisors quietly
granted managers bonuses retroactive to 2010, then publicly voted
down the 2012 managers’ contract, citing objections to such
bonuses.

Community Opinion, Countywide, Transportation

Community Editorial: OC Business Council’s ‘Red Carpet’ Awards

by Voice of OC Nov 21, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

“Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet” recognizes 10 local
governments for innovative programs that spur private sector.

Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories

State and School Officials Call Out Supervisors About Tax Take-Back

by Voice of OC Nov 16, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

State Department of Finance director calls Orange County’s decision to keep $73 million in revenue “misguided” and “very likely illegal.”

Government

Orange County Supervisors Poised to Defy State Over $48-Million Tax Grab

by Voice of OC Nov 14, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

County officials are taking a rare and aggressive tack by refusing to send property tax revenue that Gov. Brown took to balance the state budget.

Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories

Supervisors Mull New Era in Emergency Medical Response

by Voice of OC Nov 9, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

While county Health Care Agency officials seek a hike in
ambulance rates, Supervisor John Moorlach calls for a complete
review of the 911 medical response system.

Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories

Could Nguyen’s Gambit to Reshape CalOptima Backfire?

by Voice of OC Nov 7, 2011Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County supervisors will be given a presentation this week
on the basics of the health care program, but some of it strengths
appear to have been omitted.

Government, Investigative, Top Stories

CalOptima Faces Potential Shakeup

by Voice of OC Oct 5, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Elimination of OC’s multi-billion dollar managed health care
agency is on the table.

Government, Investigative, Transportation

OCTA Board Members Take New Expense Policy for a Test Run

by Voice of OC Sep 29, 2011Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

New rules allow for reimbursement at IRS rate with less
documentation.

Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories

Workers Allege Room in County Building Caused Illnesses

by Voice of OC Sep 28, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Adoption workers say toxic “Red Room” in county’s Eckhoff Street
facility in Orange caused autoimmune disorders and birth defects.
County official has called the claims “unfounded accusations.”

Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation

Former OCTA Board Member’s New Job Exposes Conflict of Interest Loophole

by Voice of OC Sep 28, 2011Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

In a matter of weeks, Peter Buffa went from serving on the
Orange County Transportation Authority board to working for an
investment house that does business with the agency.